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FXTG Reportedly Under Investigation by Australian Watchdog
2016-02-08T20:50:29.000+02:00
UPDATE: The current owner of FXTG Stavro D'Amore explained that the newspaper report is false as Talmor is no longer linked with the firm.
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ASX’s Sees Capital Exodus in January, Underpinned by Market Weakness
2016-02-03T13:47:10.000+02:00
The ASX saw its capital raising virtually come to a standstill in January, as reflected by a -96.6% MoM decrease in incoming capital.
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Don’t Be Duped By the Stocks of Australian Banks
2016-01-20T23:34:41.000+02:00
Another in-depth analysis by Vassil Nikolov, this time focused on Australia and its big four banks.
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New Zealand FMA Joins ASIC in Warning against Banc De Binary
2016-01-20T09:52:26.000+02:00
Cyprus headquartered Banc de Binary is facing resistance from regulators in Australia and New Zealand.
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ASX Rebounds With Strong Capital Gains in December 2015, Futures Improve Performance
2016-01-07T12:06:59.000+02:00
The ASX raised a total of $8.7 billion in total capital during December 2015, compared to $7.9 billion in November, or 10.1% MoM.
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Regulation
IronFX AU Ordered to Change Disclosure by Australian Watchdog
2015-12-17T10:02:03.000+02:00
ASIC wants clients to know the credit risk posed to them by IronFX Australia hedging all transactions with its Cyprus parent only.
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Report: 'Satoshi' Tried to Buy Gold, Software from Arrested Businessman
2015-12-14T12:15:35.000+02:00
Craig Steven Wright reportedly attempted to buy $84 million worth of gold and software with his bitcoins in 2013.
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Bloggers
The State of Bitcoin Regulation in Australia
2015-12-10T18:52:02.000+02:00
The Australian Senate’s Economics References Committee released a report which effectively summaries the current regulatory framework.
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Alleged Satoshi Had Run-ins with the Law, Business Insolvent
2015-12-10T11:42:20.000+02:00
The latest candidate for Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Craig Steven Wright, has reportedly been in trouble with the law in the past.
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Investing
First State Super, H2 Ventures Set Up Investment Fund for Fintech Startups
2015-12-08T15:30:03.000+02:00
The pension fund and the venture capital firm are allocating millions of dollars for fintech innovation.
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Brokers
Exclusive: Go Markets Group UK Owner Named by SEC amid IPO Attempt
2015-12-08T12:30:17.000+02:00
Stephen B. Wheatley, who was allegedly involved in a pump and dump scheme in the US, appeared in Go Markets Group's presentation to investors. The proposal to list on the NSX "may be abandoned", but the group "does not expect the brand to be affected".
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Innovation
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Builds a Blockchain, Westpac Hosts Challenge
2015-12-06T23:54:08.000+02:00
Two of Australia's big four banks are bringing their blockchain ambitions closer to reality.
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ASX Shows Uneven Performance in November 2015, Futures Again Rise
2015-12-03T12:58:26.000+02:00
The ASX raised a total of just $7.9 billion in total capital during November 2015, compared to $11.8 billion in October, or -33.1% MoM.
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Australian Tyro Gets $72.5 Million in Fresh Funding
2015-12-03T10:12:45.000+02:00
The payments processing provider is venturing into the banking industry with a comfortable cash cushion.
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Blogs
Catch 22 - How ASIC's Product Intervention Power Can Stifle Innovation
2015-12-02T16:33:56.000+02:00
This is yet another example of the Australian government’s crackdown on the FX industry as a whole.
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The Australian Government's Response to the Failed Playtech-Plus500 Deal
2015-11-30T17:54:21.000+02:00
An expansion of the ASIC’s power has the ability to affect the margin FX and OTC derivative industry in Australia quite substantially.
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Blogs
Australia: December 4 Reporting Deadline Looming - Are You Ready?
2015-11-25T12:24:17.000+02:00
Some Australian issuers of OTC derivatives will need to report for the first time their reportable transactions and reportable positions.
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Blogs
Chinese Investment and AML/CTF Obligations
2015-11-17T16:39:20.000+02:00
Given the large volume of clients and funds being received from China, Australian FX and CFD brokers should take heed of this AUSTRAC statement.
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DMM Australia Terminates Binary Options Brand After Just One Year
2015-11-16T12:52:04.000+02:00
The firm states its reason is to focus on its forex offering, however the tightening regulatory environment might have also played a role.
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Australian Fintech Sector Calls for Reform
2015-11-12T17:17:00.000+02:00
Startups and innovation hubs insist that the country could become a regional leader in this industry with a little government help
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Brokers
OzForex Books Record Revenues H1 2015/16
2015-11-10T11:13:30.000+02:00
The Australian forex broker is eyeing further global expansion with the launch of a new brand by the end of its financial year.
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Regulation
Australian Watchdog Fines XForex for Misleading Advertising
2015-11-03T08:46:00.000+02:00
The payment of the infringement notices penalties is not an admission of a contravention of the ASIC Act consumer protection provisions.
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Bitcoin Group Extends IPO Period, Debut on ASX Delayed Until Dec 11
2015-10-30T21:50:42.000+02:00
Bitcoin Group, whose shares are slated to debut on the Australian Securities Exchange, has pushed back their listing date to December 11.
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Blogs
ASIC to Sharpen Teeth with Further Regulatory Powers
2015-10-29T11:44:39.000+02:00
The recommendations will be applied after 2016, and include one that will affect the margin FX and OTC derivative industry quite substantially.
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Execution
Object Trading Links into ASX’s Data Center for Colocation Needs
2015-10-28T12:54:38.000+02:00
Object Trading has selected the ASX for its connectivity needs in a bid to fortify its managed software and client gateways capabilities.
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