Malaysia is taking new steps to enhance the growing popularity of virtual banks and the benefits they can offer to…
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CySEC withdraws DFG Meze Model Ltd’s license
The Cyprus regulator (CySEC) announced that it has decided to withdraw the AIFLNP authorisation of the company DFG Meze Model…
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Robinhood receives BitLicense by the state of New York
The US-based financial services company, Robinhood, just received the virtual currency license, called BitLicense by the state of New York….
Read MoreASIC suspends AFS licence after reported forex company acquisition
This ruling continues the work of ASIC’s focus on the retail OTC derivative sector, including margin FX and binary options trading.
Read MoreMalta updates policies for Forex brokers
The MFSA has just updated its policy on online forex trading service providers, licensed as Category 2 or Category 3 Investment Service Licence holders. Key changes are its threshold in relation to the requirement of a direct qualifying shareholding by a licensed entity and enhanced consumer protection warnings.
Read MoreASIC provides update on Interactive Brokers Forex offering
ASIC today provided an update on its regulation of US-based online brokerage firm Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR). Last week,…
Read MoreInteractive Brokers Australia ordered to halt Forex services
Australia’s financial regulator told Interactive Brokers Group Inc. to stop offering OTC currency trading services, ASIC withdrew it’s “no-action position” regarding the U.S based firm having the proper license to operate down under…
Read MoreCySec issues warning about Cedar Finance, 9 months after license revocation
CySec has issued a warning that Cedar Finance is not authorized to operate as it did not comply with the prerequisites for license activation, however the firm now operates under the holding firm of PM Investment Capital, whereas last year its license was revoked when operating as T.B.S.F
Read MoreCySec suspends license of FxPulp
FxPulp’s license has been suspended by CySec, with a 10 day period having been provided for the firm to comply with irregularities highlighted by the regulator. During this period, the firm must return client funds and profits
Read MoreCyprus keeps attracting binary options brokers, as FTSL gets CIF license
FTSL officially obtained its license (259/14) with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on November 26, 2014 and is now awaiting for the activation of that license
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