Tag: warning

FSMA
February 23, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Belgium regulator FSMA warns against unlicensed trading platforms

Additionally, FSMA pointed out a common offer among such online trading platforms includes “affiliate program” that may be a sign of a pyramid scheme. The regulator warned that fraudulent trading platforms may act very aggressively and scammers can try to convince their victims to take control of their computer remotely in order to make money…

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February 03, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Italy’s Consob blocks 5 unauthorised firms

The financial services platforms offer high-risk investment instruments such as forex instruments and contracts for differences(CFDs), shares and other asset classes and cryptocurrencies. One of the entities on the lists claims to be fully EU regulated broker but has not specified details on its license. Consob has the authority to block websites offering illegal financial…

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January 25, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CySEC adds 5 more unregulated brokers to warning list

The Cypriot watchdog stated: CySEC urges investors to consult its website (www.cysec.gov.cy), before conducting business with investment firms, in order to ascertain the entities which are licensed to provide investment services and/or investment activities. Earlier in September, CySEC added five companies to its warning list.

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December 08, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CySEC adds another 5 unregulated brokers to warning list

The Cypriot watchdog stated: CySEC urges investors to consult its website (www.cysec.gov.cy), before conducting business with investment firms, in order to ascertain the entities which are licensed to provide investment services and/or investment activities. Earlier in September, CySEC added five companies to its warning list.

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November 25, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Italy’s Consob blocks another 4 unauthorised entities

The financial services platforms offer high-risk investment instruments such as CFDs for forex, stocks and other asset classes and cryptocurrencies. One of the entities on the lists claims to be fully EU regulated broker but has not specified details on its license. Consob has the authority to block websites offering illegal financial services at an…

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November 22, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CySEC warns of fake website and impersonators of its representatives

The regulator reminded the public that it never sends unsolicited correspondence, and it does not request payments, or individual personal data. CySEC further clarified that it has “no authority or jurisdiction to collect fees for any purpose from individual investors, nor does it have authority to appoint anyone to do so on its behalf.” According…

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FCA
November 21, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FCA issues warning against the “gamification” of trading apps

Sarah Pritchard, executive director of markets at the FCA, said: Some product design features could be contributing to problematic, even gambling-like, investor behaviour. We expect all firms that offer stock trading to consumers to review and, where appropriate, make improvements to their products based on these findings. They should also ensure they are providing support…

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November 10, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Italy’s Consob blocks 4 unauthorised entities

The financial services platforms offer high-risk investment instruments such as CFDs for forex, stocks and other asset classes and cryptocurrencies. One of the entities on the lists claims to be fully EU regulated broker but has not specified details on its license. Consob has the authority to block websites offering illegal financial services at an…

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November 04, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CySEC adds 5 more unregulated firms to warning list

The Cypriot watchdog stated: CySEC urges investors to consult its website (www.cysec.gov.cy), before conducting business with investment firms, in order to ascertain the entities which are licensed to provide investment services and/or investment activities. Earlier in September, CySEC added five companies to its warning list.

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