The regulator has urged investors to check its website for licensed firms.
Among the flagged firms are apexfinancialtrading.com and bullmarketsllc.com, among others.
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
(CySEC) has warned investors regarding several websites that are not authorized
to provide investment services or perform investment activities under its
regulations.
These platforms include apexfinancialtrading.com,
bullmarketsllc.com, tcmglobals.com, opticaltradings.com, arkiseguro.com,
front-service24.site, miningcity.com, nemtlex.online, evalonassets.com, and
expertminingcryptocurrency.com. The regulator has advised investors to exercise
caution and refrain from engaging with these entities.
CySEC Identifies Regulatory Breaches
CySEC flagged apexfinancialtrading.com and
bullmarketsllc.com, which claim to offer investment services without the
necessary regulatory approval.
Source: CySEC
Additionally, CySEC warned against tcmglobals.com
and portal.tcmglobals.com/signup, opticaltradings.com, arkiseguro.com,
front-service24.site, miningcity.com, nemtlex.online, evalonassets.com, and
expertminingcryptocurrency.com, emphasizing that they lack the required
authorization to conduct investment activities.
Last year, CySECidentified 12 websites that do not
hold the necessary licenses to provide investment services in Cyprus. These
platforms range from FX/CFD brokers to cryptocurrency companies. The regulator
urged investors to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of investment
firms before conducting any transactions.
Risks of Dealing with Unregulated Firms
CySEC explained that trading with unregulated
entities exposes investors to various risks, including mishandling funds and
potential bankruptcy without compensation. Without proper oversight, traders
are vulnerable to fraudulent activities and financial losses, the financial watchdog explained.
Last year, CySEC announced a significant move
towards strengthening regulatory oversight within the financial sector. The
regulator advertised a tender valued at €240,000, seeking experts to identify
potential regulatory violations among Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs).
The tender, titled "Provision of services by
two experts to conduct investigations regarding potential violations of the
current legislation by CIFs", underscored CySEC's commitment to comprehensive
oversight.
Meanwhile, CySEC recently withdrew Brokereo's
membership from the Investors Compensation Fund (ICF) following the revocation
of its CIF license. Finance Magnates reported that the company voluntarily
renounced its license at the end of the previous year.
CySEC confirmed the removal of Neo Premium
Investments Ltd., which operated the retail trading brand Brokereo, from
the ICF membership. This decision aligned with CySEC's earlier move to revoke
Brokereo's CIF license.
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
(CySEC) has warned investors regarding several websites that are not authorized
to provide investment services or perform investment activities under its
regulations.
These platforms include apexfinancialtrading.com,
bullmarketsllc.com, tcmglobals.com, opticaltradings.com, arkiseguro.com,
front-service24.site, miningcity.com, nemtlex.online, evalonassets.com, and
expertminingcryptocurrency.com. The regulator has advised investors to exercise
caution and refrain from engaging with these entities.
CySEC Identifies Regulatory Breaches
CySEC flagged apexfinancialtrading.com and
bullmarketsllc.com, which claim to offer investment services without the
necessary regulatory approval.
Source: CySEC
Additionally, CySEC warned against tcmglobals.com
and portal.tcmglobals.com/signup, opticaltradings.com, arkiseguro.com,
front-service24.site, miningcity.com, nemtlex.online, evalonassets.com, and
expertminingcryptocurrency.com, emphasizing that they lack the required
authorization to conduct investment activities.
Last year, CySECidentified 12 websites that do not
hold the necessary licenses to provide investment services in Cyprus. These
platforms range from FX/CFD brokers to cryptocurrency companies. The regulator
urged investors to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of investment
firms before conducting any transactions.
Risks of Dealing with Unregulated Firms
CySEC explained that trading with unregulated
entities exposes investors to various risks, including mishandling funds and
potential bankruptcy without compensation. Without proper oversight, traders
are vulnerable to fraudulent activities and financial losses, the financial watchdog explained.
Last year, CySEC announced a significant move
towards strengthening regulatory oversight within the financial sector. The
regulator advertised a tender valued at €240,000, seeking experts to identify
potential regulatory violations among Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs).
The tender, titled "Provision of services by
two experts to conduct investigations regarding potential violations of the
current legislation by CIFs", underscored CySEC's commitment to comprehensive
oversight.
Meanwhile, CySEC recently withdrew Brokereo's
membership from the Investors Compensation Fund (ICF) following the revocation
of its CIF license. Finance Magnates reported that the company voluntarily
renounced its license at the end of the previous year.
CySEC confirmed the removal of Neo Premium
Investments Ltd., which operated the retail trading brand Brokereo, from
the ICF membership. This decision aligned with CySEC's earlier move to revoke
Brokereo's CIF license.
CFD Brokers Are to Update Policies Ahead of FCA Non Financial Misconduct Rules
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
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
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🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
