The “Share my screen” scam According to the FCA, the scammers are targeting people between the age of 18 and 70. The regulator explained that the scammers gain control of the victim’s computer with screen-sharing software in order to steal information or access the financial accounts. The potential victims are usually contacted “out of the…
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European Shares European stocks traded all in green territory on Thursday, extending gains registered at the end of the US session, after investors welcomed the Fed’s action to tame inflation. FED Chairman Jerome Powell managed to reassure investors by announcing a 50-basis point rate hike while rolling-out the prospect of further increases at forthcoming meetings,…
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Changpeng Zhao founder and CEO of Binance, commented: Effective regulation is essential for the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency. The French DASP and AML/CFT regulations put in place stringent anti-money laundering and fit and proper requirements to meet the high standards necessary to be regulated in France. Zhao added: We are grateful to the AMF and…
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The New York-headquartered Group’s revenue from FX and CFD jumped 32% in Q2 2022, gaining $98.9 million, attributed to an $18.8 million increase in retail operating revenue. Gain Capital acquisition StoneX acquired Gain Capital in 2020 and is now the owner of major forex and CFDs trading brands. In the second quarter the company reported…
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The daily average in forex trading was stood at $5.7 billion, down from the previous month’s $6.6 billion. However, the number is slightly up from April 2021’s $5.6 billion. Equities registered a 27% MoM drop to $169.10 million last month but it gained 48.1% compared to the previous year. Fixed income instruments brought in $8.6…
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Richard Douglas, CEO of Hong Kong, Saxo Markets, said: Ma brings the expertise and energy we’re looking for and bolsters our overall ambition in the region across both retail and institutional segments. Ivan Chang, Regional Head of Saxo Institutional, APAC, Saxo Markets, added: In APAC, we currently work with partners in many sectors. They come…
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European Shares Stocks traded sideways, flirting with their opening level in Europe on Wednesday, as investors brace for today’s FOMC meeting. While Fed chairman, Jerome Powell, is widely expected to announce an historical 50-basis point rate hike in the end of the afternoon, investors will scrutinize his speech, looking for more clues on tapering and…
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Nicky Maan, CEO of Spectrum Markets, said: We are proud to continue our track record of innovating to provide a better way for Europe’s retail investors, and this launch responds to very strong demand for versatile exposure to cryptocurrencies. He added: As well as being an easy way to access cryptocurrencies via their broker with…
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According to the report, the closed sales figure for the third quarter came in at $58 million, registering a jump of 33% from the $43 million in FY 2021. On year-to-date basis, closed sales rose by 42%. The diluted earning per share (EPS) increased to $1.49 by 6% from $1.40. Adjusted EPS in Q3 were…
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The unit was created in 2017 and since then it has brought over 80 enforcement actions in cases related to fraudulent and unregistered crypto asset offerings and platforms, and has brought monetary relief of over $2 billion. The expanded Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit will use SEC’s expertise to protect investors in the crypto market.…
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