MFSA Warns Against Unregulated Activity of Stock Binary

Sunday, 10/04/2016 | 08:13 GMT by Damian Chmiel
  • The company misled investors by pretending to be another entity regulated in Malta.
MFSA Warns Against Unregulated Activity of Stock Binary
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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has warned of the deceptive business activity of binary options brokerage Stock Binary, which does not have the appropriate license or authorization to provide investment services in the country or abroad.

According to an official statement issued by the MFSA, the contact information section of the brokerage’s website (stock-binary.com) misleads potential clients using detailed data of another company registered by the local watchdog.

On the main page of the allegedly dishonest firm one can find address of another entity, Binary Investments, which received its license on April 22, 2015. According to the information contained therein, the headquarters of Stock Binary are be located in Mompaloa Building, Suite Tower Road in Msida (Malta), although the two entities are not associated in any way.

The regulatory body warns against conducting transactions with the aforementioned binary options firms, and to be aware of the increased risk caused by the lack of authorization required to provide financial services in Malta and the European Union.

Finance Magnates reported on the activities of the MFSA in March, when it canceled the license of FX-CAM, formerly known as Capital Markets Ltd, in connection with alleged violations. According to sources, there hasn't been a single client or customer’s equity left at the company for more than six months.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has warned of the deceptive business activity of binary options brokerage Stock Binary, which does not have the appropriate license or authorization to provide investment services in the country or abroad.

According to an official statement issued by the MFSA, the contact information section of the brokerage’s website (stock-binary.com) misleads potential clients using detailed data of another company registered by the local watchdog.

On the main page of the allegedly dishonest firm one can find address of another entity, Binary Investments, which received its license on April 22, 2015. According to the information contained therein, the headquarters of Stock Binary are be located in Mompaloa Building, Suite Tower Road in Msida (Malta), although the two entities are not associated in any way.

The regulatory body warns against conducting transactions with the aforementioned binary options firms, and to be aware of the increased risk caused by the lack of authorization required to provide financial services in Malta and the European Union.

Finance Magnates reported on the activities of the MFSA in March, when it canceled the license of FX-CAM, formerly known as Capital Markets Ltd, in connection with alleged violations. According to sources, there hasn't been a single client or customer’s equity left at the company for more than six months.

About the Author: Damian Chmiel
Damian Chmiel
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About the Author: Damian Chmiel
Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch. Education: MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
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