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Regulation
Exclusive: CySEC Head Meets Israeli Watchdog Chairman in Cyprus
2017-01-11T15:33:12.000+02:00
Israel's efforts to stamp out binary options providers in the country is likely the background to the meeting.
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Exclusive: Banc De Binary to Close Down
2017-01-09T15:59:42.000+02:00
A company official has explained that all arrangements have been made to stop accepting new customers.
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Will CySEC's Ban on Bonuses Affect your Sales?
2017-01-05T15:00:17.000+02:00
Only brokers that are able to adapt will succeed and strive.
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CySEC Issues Whistleblower Disclosure Details, Procedural Updates
2017-01-03T22:40:47.000+02:00
CySEC has issued a new document outlining all measures and procedures pertinent to whistleblowing.
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Analysis
2016 - The Binary Options Conundrum and an Uncertain Future
2016-12-30T11:29:42.000+02:00
2016 has been one of the most difficult years for the binary options industry. 2017 could be even more so.
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2016 - The Year that the Forex Black Swans Were Tamed
2016-12-28T15:37:35.000+02:00
The retail foreign exchange regulatory landscape shifted dramatically in 2016 - it is to shift even more in 2017.
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Exclusive: IronFX Responds to CySEC Audit Revelations
2016-12-28T14:02:48.000+02:00
The troubled broker says the report "...includes selective data and fails to present the full facts of the investigation..."
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Colmex Pro Fined €100,000 by CySEC for Non-Compliance Issues
2016-12-27T16:44:10.000+02:00
Founded in 2010, Colmex Pro offers investing and trading services across Europe based on its Cyprus license.
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Exclusive: IronFX Withdrawal Delays - a Story of a $176m Client Money Hole
2016-12-27T15:12:26.000+02:00
CySEC audit reveals why the watchdog hasn’t suspended IronFX activities despite clients’ complaints
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"Educated Investors Are the Best Regulator"
2016-12-26T11:04:03.000+02:00
Stanislav Vaneev who established Grand Capital back in 2006 explains how harsh regulation can drive off investors and brokers.
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Regulation
CySEC Further Extends CIF Licence Suspension of Best Choice FBC
2016-12-20T13:36:29.000+02:00
CySEC further extends the licence suspension of Best Choice FBC which operates the online brokerage BCFX.com.
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Exclusive: OptionRally Lays Off 20 Employees, Demolishes Presence in Israel
2016-12-18T14:17:37.000+02:00
Company sources told Finance Magnates that the CySEC bonus ban makes positions less lucrative for Israelis.
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Regulation
CySEC Publishes Warning List of Over 100 Brokerages
2016-12-14T10:21:28.000+02:00
Cyprus’s watchdog has urged investors not to trade with the following list of unauthorised forex and binary options brokers.
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UBFS Invest Says Goodbye to its CySEC CIF License
2016-12-13T18:27:28.000+02:00
UBFS Invest was initially flagged for non-compliance and had its license temporarily suspended on May.
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Blogs
Uncharted Waters: Forex and Binary Options Alternative Regulations in the EU
2016-12-12T14:27:35.000+02:00
While licensing requests are piling up at CySEC offices, other regulatory hubs can rise, especially those in Eastern Europe.
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Brokers
CySEC Mandates Default Leverage 1:50 for Forex and CFDs, Kills Bonuses
2016-11-30T15:09:53.000+02:00
Companies will be able to offer higher leverage if their clients ask for it, suitability test required.
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CySEC Temporarily Suspends CIF License of FXFINPRO Capital
2016-11-24T14:52:38.000+02:00
FXFINPRO has to upload notices regarding the suspension of its license onto its sites, though the company has yet to comply.
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Analysis: What is the Future of the Binary Options Industry Without Bonuses
2016-11-22T16:43:54.000+02:00
The ESMA has recently updated its Q&A on bonus practices - how is the industry going to tackle the new status quo?
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Regulation
Clients of Falcon Brokers Entitled to Investor Compensation from CySEC
2016-10-31T19:50:14.000+02:00
Clients of the brokerage which had its license revoked in March are now entitled to compensation
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CySEC Regulated Starfish FX Renounces its ‘Inactive’ CIF License
2016-10-31T15:36:06.000+02:00
The broker received a CIF license from CySEC last year, but it has not been activated.
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Regulation
CySEC Fines XForex Parent €225,000 for Multiple Advisory Failures
2016-10-25T17:54:49.000+02:00
XForex has been fined for violations concerning investment advice and payment of trading bonuses.
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CySEC Slaps Over $450,000 Fines on Bank of Cyprus and its Officers
2016-10-17T18:39:45.000+02:00
CySEC penalised the General Manager and the board of director members.
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CySEC Temporarily Suspends ‘Fast Track’ Examination Scheme
2016-10-14T21:09:29.000+02:00
From 2017 onwards a flat fee of €25,000 will apply for applicants wishing to participate in the fast-track scheme.
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CySEC Mandates Removal of Investor Compensation Fund Contributions from Capital Accounting
2016-10-11T14:13:57.000+02:00
The Cypriot regulator is mandating brokers to remove the ICF contributions from their equity capital
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Regulation
IQ Option Fined €180.000 By CySEC for Outsourcing Operations
2016-09-30T19:42:21.000+02:00
CySEC highlights €55,000 of fines for misrepresenting risks on company websites.
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