Category: Regulation

cysec license suspended
November 21, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

CySEC suspends PCM Advisers LTD CIF license

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has just informed investors that it has suspended PCM Advisers LTD’s CIF license. The complete text of the regulator’s decision can be seen below: CYSEC Decision Announcement date: 20.11.2018 CySEC Decision date: 20.11.2018 Regarding: PCM Advisers LTD Legislation: The Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law Subject:…

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fca warning clone firm
November 20, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against World Techno Trade clone firm

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of the cloned firm World Techno Trade. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics…

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fca warning
November 19, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Crypto Exchange Pro 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 company Crypto Exchange Pro. Crypto Exchange Pro is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated…

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asic ban
November 19, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

ASIC bans former director of AGM Markets for 8 years

Australian regulator ASIC has announced that it has banned Yossef Ashkenazi, also known as Yossi Ashkenazi, of Caulfield South, Victoria, from providing financial services for a period of eight years. On 5 November 2018, ASIC cancelled the Australian Financial Services (AFS) license of the retail OTC derivative issuer, AGM Markets Pty Ltd (AGM). ASIC found…

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FCA warning
November 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Bernstein Securities 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 company Bernstein Securities. Bernstein Securities 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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fca warning
November 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Goose Investments 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 company Goose Investments. Goose Investments 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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November 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

ASIC’s review of high-frequency trading reinforces strength of Australian market structure

Australian regulator ASIC has reported on its latest review of the impact of high-frequency trading in the Australian equity and Australian-US dollar cross-rate markets. The review builds on ASIC's 2013 and 2015 analysis of high-frequency trading. Notable findings from the review, outlined in Report 597 High-frequency trading in Australian equities and the Australian–US dollar cross…

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fca warning clone firm
November 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Avant Finance clone firm

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of the cloned firm Avant Finance. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics to…

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fma scam alert
November 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

New Zealand FMA warns against Harding & Company Advisors

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has just issued a warning against a scam company called Messrs John Preston and Robert Harding; Harding & Company Advisors. Messrs John Preston and Robert Harding; Harding & Company Advisors Date: 16 November 18 Address: 17 State St, New York NY 10004 USA Website: www.handcadvisors.com Phone: +1 646 931 1975…

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