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BaFin Approves BITREAL Capital to Launch Hybrid Crypto Fund

This will be the first German fund to invest in cryptocurrency along with real estate.

Tuesday, 24/04/2018 | 19:48 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

German Financial Regulator Publishes Note on ICOs

This will provide some clarity on the largely unregulated fundraising instruments.

Tuesday, 20/02/2018 | 13:32 GMT by Arnab Shome

Exchanges

BaFin Orders German Company Crypto.exchange to Halt Operations Immediately

The German regulator claims that the company has been offering Bitcoin exchange services without regulatory permission.

Tuesday, 30/01/2018 | 09:34 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff

Regulation

BaFin Subtly Courts UK-Based Banks in Post Brexit Aftermath

The German regulator refrains from aggressively pursuing UK lenders, in contrast to its European counterparts.

Tuesday, 09/01/2018 | 13:34 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff

Brokers

Breaking: Germany Details Negative Balance Protection CFDs Rules

BaFin has published guidelines on its August ban for negative balance inducing CFDs for retail clients.

Wednesday, 29/11/2017 | 18:43 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

News

Germany's BaFin Takes Aim at ICOs, Warns Public Against Investment Risks

German authorities have taken steps to inform the public about ICOs and the risks tied to them.

Thursday, 09/11/2017 | 14:13 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Brokers

Following BaFin License, ayondo Plans for an IPO on the Singapore Exchange

The company previously intended to get listed via a reverse takeover agreement.

Wednesday, 11/10/2017 | 12:43 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Brokers

Revenues of UK Subsidiary of ayondo Nearly Double in 2016

The social trading broker's losses declined 25 percent in 2016 while its turnover increased materially.

Monday, 25/09/2017 | 05:44 GMT by Dan Magen

Regulation

Exclusive: ayondo's BaFin License Took About One Year to Obtain

The company’s newly acquired portfolio management license will be used across the EU.

Tuesday, 05/09/2017 | 13:21 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Regulation

Ayondo to Start Offering Portfolio Management Services under BaFin License

The social trading provider will be the first in the industry to offer the highly regarded license to German retail clients.

Wednesday, 30/08/2017 | 12:00 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Regulation

Deutsche Börse CEO’s Trading Probe Continues Despite $12m Settlement

BaFin has opened its own investigation into Deutsche Börse potentially misleading the public.

Thursday, 20/07/2017 | 10:16 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Brokers

CMC Markets, IG Group, Plus500 Endorse BaFin’s New Protection Requirements

CMC Markets and IG are already prepared for BaFin's upcoming requirements of negative balance protection.

Tuesday, 09/05/2017 | 06:22 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Regulation

Breaking: BaFin Gives CFDs Brokers Three Months to Add Negative Balance Protection

The German regulator is using the ‘intervention option’ to protect retail clients from negative balances.

Monday, 08/05/2017 | 16:41 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Brokers

JFD Brokers Introduces Negative Balance Protection

JFD is endorsing the new regulatory changes in Europe aiming to reduce risks for retail clients.

Thursday, 02/03/2017 | 16:51 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Brokers

CMC Markets Reports Higher Active Accounts, Lower Revenues per Client

The London-headquartered brokerage is preparing for the new EU regulatory framework.

Thursday, 26/01/2017 | 08:43 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Analysis

2016 - The Year that the Forex Black Swans Were Tamed

The retail foreign exchange regulatory landscape shifted dramatically in 2016 - it is to shift even more in 2017.

Wednesday, 28/12/2016 | 13:37 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Brokers

CMC Markets Contemplates Job Cuts, Headquarters Move amid FCA Crackdown

Sky News reports that sources with knowledge of the matter have shared with the media that a relaxation is on the line.

Wednesday, 14/12/2016 | 09:16 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Analysis

Analysis: Traders Still Have the Power to Influence the FCA

After a week of tumultuous developments on the regulatory front in Europe, clients have the last word.

Tuesday, 13/12/2016 | 12:49 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Analysis

Analysis: Germany’s Ultimatum to CFDs Brokers - Negative Balance No More

Negative balance protection is becoming a must even for STP brokers.

Friday, 09/12/2016 | 17:55 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Regulation

Breaking: German Regulator BaFin Intends to Limit Advertisement of Select CFDs

The country has become the fifth European state to introduce substantial regulatory changes to retail traders.

Thursday, 08/12/2016 | 17:06 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Blogs

Will Germany Ban CFD Trading?

The German regulator has promised to "intervene" - but what does this mean?

Wednesday, 21/09/2016 | 08:30 GMT by Guest Contributors

Brokers

Varengold Bank to Leave Dubai as Part of Strategic Restructuring

Following the ousting of the former management of the company, the German commercial bank is taking another strategic decision

Monday, 28/09/2015 | 12:52 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Analysis

German Regulator BaFin Fines UK Unit of BlackRock €3.25 Mln

The fine is related to BlackRock Investment Management UK's failure to timely report the percentage of voting rights holdings to the local financial regulator BaFin as required under German regulation

Friday, 20/03/2015 | 18:30 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

News

LocalBitcoins Halts Service in Germany amid Licensing Requirements Uncertainty

Thursday, 11/12/2014 | 12:25 GMT by Leon Pick

News

Who is Fidor Bank? Are they really a regulated entity dealing in Bitcoin?

Wednesday, 28/05/2014 | 10:35 GMT by Leon Pick

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