Category: Financial Services

Deutsche Börse
July 31, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Deutsche Börse reports second quarter 15% drop in net revenue

As result of the significantly higher market volatility during the first quarter, the Group reported net revenue for the first half of 2020 of €1,692.3 million, a 17% rise compared to H1 in 2019. Adjusted net profit was €675.5 million. Deutsche Börse Group’s EBITDA reported €1,033.2 million in the half year metrics. Read More: Deutsche Börse…

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Options expands to Russia with MOEX
July 31, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Options expands to Russia with MOEX

Options’ VP of Product Management, Shamir Parmar, commented: We are delighted to welcome the Moscow Exchange as one of the latest additions to the Options’ global trading network and to be recognized as an official connectivity provider to the Exchange. Being a recognized Connectivity Vendor provides our clients with the ability to cost-effectively access the…

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SEC acts against 11 firms neglecting electronic communications
July 29, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

VFA to pay $40 million to settle charges brought by SEC

The US regulator also discovered that VFA did not disclose conflict of interest concerning millions of dollars of financial benefits that it received directly from advisory client mutual fund investments that were generally more expensive for clients than other mutual fund investment options available to clients. VFA agreed to pay $40 million to settle these…

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Whistleblower receives $9 million award from CFTC
July 28, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Whistleblower receives a $9 million award from CFTC

Whistleblower Office Director Christopher Ehrman added: Whistleblowers like the individual receiving the award today provide a valuable public service. We encourage others to come forward with information regarding possible violations in the markets the CFTC oversees. So far, the US watchdog has awarded around $120 million to whistleblowers for their help since the first award…

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FCA warning
July 28, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Pure-Bonds, SCK Securities and others added to FCA warning list

Pure-Bonds Address: 58 Stamford Street, South Bank, SE1 9PS Website: www.pure-bonds.com SCK Securities Addresses: 1 Union Wynd, Aberdeen, AB10 1SL The Silver Fin Building, 455 Union Street, Aberdeen, B11 6DB 7 Queens Gardens, Aberdeen, AB15 4YD Citi Group Tower, 33 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, E14 5LB Nexxus Building, Level 15&16, 41 Connaught Road, Central Hong…

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AMF alerts list
July 28, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

AMF issues warning on websites createcapitalinvest.com, sudfactoring.com and others

AMF added the following websites to its blacklist: www.createcapitalinvest.com www.sudfactoring.com/ sigmabunq.com/ cashflash.io/?lang=fr xoxa-ca.com faralloninvestments.com cabinetdominiquesans.com one-parking.co.uk www.inmaxxa-bv.com https://compagnie-europeenne-de-courtage-investissement.com https://lecoindubtc.com https://www.etris-consultant.com https://etris-patrimoine.com https://www.exception-capital.com https://octogroupe.com www.apera-management.com dma-finance.com 24primeoption.com www.ifpmarkets.com www.group-indigo-parking.com/client www.hydepark.fr www.gemicpl.com https://online-union.com www.vantagetrades.com Read More: AMF issues warning on websites fortiscapitalmanagers.com, wavetomarkets.com and others French AMF warns against several companies French AMF warns against the entity…

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FCA regulation
July 27, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FCA improves Financial Services Register for consumer protection

Jonathan Davidson, Executive Director of Supervision, Retail and Authorisations, said: The Financial Services Register is an important tool for both the consumers and firms who use it. These changes will make it easier for users to navigate and understand the Register, and in doing so, help them avoid financial harm such as scams by unauthorised…

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