Category: Regulation

February 28, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

ICAP dismissed from US Libor class action case

NEX Group plc (LON:NXG) announced that on 21 February 2017 the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York dismissed two entities which formed part of the ICAP Group (ICAP plc and ICAP Europe Limited) from a class action case brought by various investors who alleged manipulation of the Euro Interbank Offered…

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February 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

China regulator SAFE to tighten foreign currency supervision

China's FX regulator just announced that it will strengthen supervision of the foreign exchange market in 2017, while improving policy transparency and promoting the further opening of financial markets, as reported by Reuters. Chinese authorities are working recently on supporting the weakening yuan currency, while trying to attract more foreign investment. Pan Gonsheng, head of the…

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February 24, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

CySEC deletes Olies Corporate Services Ltd from register

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) just announced that, on 21st December 2016, the Company Providing Administrative Services Olies Corporate Services Ltd, waived its authorization pursuant to section 16(1) of the Law Regulating Companies Providing Administrative Services and Related Matters of 2012, as in force. Therefore, the authorization with Number 145/196 lapsed as from…

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February 24, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

The Canadian Securities Administrators launches a regulatory sandbox initiative

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) launched a regulatory sandbox, an initiative that supports businesses seeking to offer innovative products, services and applications. The objective of this initiative is to facilitate the ability of those businesses to use innovative products, services and applications all across Canada, while ensuring appropriate investor protection,” said Louis Morisset, CSA Chair…

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February 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Courington Law firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the firm Courington Law. Courington Law is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated activities which…

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February 23, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA publishes new data on trends in the retirement income market

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have today published their eighth data bulletin. This edition focuses on insights from the consumer contact centre, as well as the latest trends in the retirement income market. The consumer contact centre is the main point of contact for consumers of financial services firms who want to interact with the…

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