ASIC discovered that Forex Plus had not been providing financial services for some time. The company also failed to lodge its audited accounts for a number of years. AFS licensees are required by law to lodge their audited accounts annually to demonstrate that they have adequate resources to provide the services. ASIC did not cancel…
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Charles Li, Chief Executive, HKEX commented: This is very exciting news indeed for Hong Kong and HKEX. As the global markets leader in the Asian timezone, and reflecting our unique role connecting markets and investors across the world, we are very pleased to today be announcing this major agreement with MSCI. Bringing enhanced liquidity to…
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The New Zealand regulator found that New Economic Evolution of the World (NEEW) (formerly Skyway Investment Group, Skyway Capital, Skyway Group) website lists bank account number in the name of a third party in Russia. “RTN” Limited Legal address: 664081, Irkutsk, Krasnokazachya st. 133/5 INN/KPP: 3811031100/381101001 OGRN: 1153850012557 Registration date: 24.03.2015 г. Payment account: 40702810448100001478 Correspondent…
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The relationship with other indices As with all indices, market sentiment is crucial in driving the value of the ASX 200. It is important to monitor that public sentiment when trading in ASX 200 futures, with the IG online trading platform providing up-to-date analysis on whether traders are generally adopting long or short positions on the…
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The regulator has reported that 36 fintech services have launched through the sandbox after close monitoring for a year. Another 66 services are finishing their final stages, expected to go live sometime in 2021. The $110 million raised in venture capital through the sandbox was brought by 16 of the 54 fintechs in the programme.…
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ASIC found that Lewis advised his clients to use a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA) to fund the purchase of real property through a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). In addition, Lewis also provided insurance advice to his clients. When giving this financial advice, Lewis did not asses whether SMSF and borrowed funds to invest in…
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iSignthis added in its letter criticism of ASX and its quiry seeking sensitive details about its partnership with Visa. iSignthis stated: The company has advised ASX that it is inappropriate for it to be requesting and releasing information regarding current negotiations and submissions, as it may compromise our ability to reach outcomes of best effect…
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Morgan Ortagus, a State Department spokeswoman stated: Any effort to impose national security legislation that does not reflect the will of the people of Hong Kong would be highly destabilizing, and would be met with strong condemnation from the United States and the international community. Ortagus added: We urge Beijing to honor its commitments and…
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Alex Mackinnon commented: With the changes in Australian regulations, the strongest market players will be setting the tone in the areas of a transparent business model offering competitive products and services in an ethical and transparent environment, crucial for growing financial market for leverage products to wholesale investors in Australia. CFH is a forward looking…
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New Zealand watchdog found that Altrice Investment is not a registered financial service provider and recommend exercising caution if approached by the company. Hong Kong Securities Futures Commission has also published a warning about Altrice Investment noting it is an unlicensed entity in Hong Kong. The warning also notes that Altrice is using bank accounts in Hong…
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