The regulator flagged Taurumax.com for offering financial and investment services without authorization.
Similarly, BaFin has warned the public about the services offered by ApolloKapital Ltd.
The German financial regulator, BaFin, has issued a
warning about the activities of two companies, including one supposedly
facilitating the trading of Contract for Differences (CFDs). Taurumax.com, a firm purportedly headquartered
in Frankfurt and Vienna, is accused by the regulator of offering financial and investment
services without authorization.
Unauthorized Operations
According to BaFin, Taurumax.com, which supposedly
offers CFD trading services, is not authorized to provide financial and
investment services in Germany. Despite claims of regulatory compliance,
Taurumax.com's activities reportedly do not meet the standards set by BaFin.
In Germany, entities offering banking, financial, or
investment services must obtain permission from BaFin to operate legally. This
regulatory framework aims to safeguard investors' interests and maintain the
integrity of the financial sector.
Source: BaFin
Similarly, BaFin has flagged ApolloKapital.com for
offering unlicensed financial services in Germany. The German financial watchdog has
cautioned the public against engaging with the services offered on
ApolloKapital.com. Despite claims made by ApolloKapital Ltd. Luxembourg,
BaFin has maintained that the company does not have the permission of the agency.
Navigating Regulatory Compliance
BaFin mentioned: "ApolloKapital Ltd. in the
imprint of the website, it describes itself as a subsidiary of Apollo
Investment Holdco Sarl and, in this context, provides a commercial register
number. A company, Apollo Investment Hodco SA, is actually registered under this
number. However, the corporate relationship described cannot be confirmed; this
is probably a case of misuse of identity."
Source: BaFin
BaFin's warning against ApolloKapital.com is based on the regulations under the Banking Act, which mandates regulatory
compliance for entities offering financial services within Germany. BaFin's
action aims to protect investors from unauthorized financial activities.
Last month, BaFin launched an investigation into the activities of a suspicious website, fx-flat.com. The regulator
cautioned users that this website falsely offers banking transactions and financial
services without permission, posing a serious threat to consumers and
the integrity of financial institutions.
BaFin highlighted the potential risks posed by such
unauthorized operations, including the loss of investors' assets. Notably, FXFlat Bank GmbH distanced itself from the
website.
BaFin's recent actions against fx-flat.com echo its previous
warnings concerning unauthorized financial activities and identity theft. In a
similar case, BaFin cautioned the public about tradestatisticsview.com, a firm that claims to be
headquartered in London and operating without approval.
The German financial regulator, BaFin, has issued a
warning about the activities of two companies, including one supposedly
facilitating the trading of Contract for Differences (CFDs). Taurumax.com, a firm purportedly headquartered
in Frankfurt and Vienna, is accused by the regulator of offering financial and investment
services without authorization.
Unauthorized Operations
According to BaFin, Taurumax.com, which supposedly
offers CFD trading services, is not authorized to provide financial and
investment services in Germany. Despite claims of regulatory compliance,
Taurumax.com's activities reportedly do not meet the standards set by BaFin.
In Germany, entities offering banking, financial, or
investment services must obtain permission from BaFin to operate legally. This
regulatory framework aims to safeguard investors' interests and maintain the
integrity of the financial sector.
Source: BaFin
Similarly, BaFin has flagged ApolloKapital.com for
offering unlicensed financial services in Germany. The German financial watchdog has
cautioned the public against engaging with the services offered on
ApolloKapital.com. Despite claims made by ApolloKapital Ltd. Luxembourg,
BaFin has maintained that the company does not have the permission of the agency.
Navigating Regulatory Compliance
BaFin mentioned: "ApolloKapital Ltd. in the
imprint of the website, it describes itself as a subsidiary of Apollo
Investment Holdco Sarl and, in this context, provides a commercial register
number. A company, Apollo Investment Hodco SA, is actually registered under this
number. However, the corporate relationship described cannot be confirmed; this
is probably a case of misuse of identity."
Source: BaFin
BaFin's warning against ApolloKapital.com is based on the regulations under the Banking Act, which mandates regulatory
compliance for entities offering financial services within Germany. BaFin's
action aims to protect investors from unauthorized financial activities.
Last month, BaFin launched an investigation into the activities of a suspicious website, fx-flat.com. The regulator
cautioned users that this website falsely offers banking transactions and financial
services without permission, posing a serious threat to consumers and
the integrity of financial institutions.
BaFin highlighted the potential risks posed by such
unauthorized operations, including the loss of investors' assets. Notably, FXFlat Bank GmbH distanced itself from the
website.
BaFin's recent actions against fx-flat.com echo its previous
warnings concerning unauthorized financial activities and identity theft. In a
similar case, BaFin cautioned the public about tradestatisticsview.com, a firm that claims to be
headquartered in London and operating without approval.
iFOREX Adds Saudi and South Korean Equity CFDs as IPO Is Delayed
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
