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CySEC Suspends Financial Services License of FxPulp on Two Counts
The Cypriot watchdog has raised its concerns about the client funds at the company and the compliance with the practice of client funds segregation, while also being alarmed about anti-money laundering procedures.
Wednesday, 18/02/2015 | 15:46 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation
CySEC Blows The Whistle for CIFs, While Waving a White Flag on Capital Requirements
As the regulator reminded brokerages to check on their risk policies a new law has lowered capital requirements for Cyprus Investment Firms at a key time just before a number of brokerages got hit by the SNB move.
Wednesday, 11/02/2015 | 15:55 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Brokers
Exclusive: TRADOLOGIC Informs CySEC Regulated Binary Brands about Patent Infringement
According to a copy of a letter obtained by Forex Magnates' reporters, some brands of binary options service providers and standalone brokers have been informed that they are allegedly infringing a list of patents.
Wednesday, 14/01/2015 | 11:00 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Brokers
FXPRIMUS Continues to Expand Global Reach with New Cyprus License for European Arm
Before this the broker was already licensed by the authorities of Mauritius and New Zealand, as common with firms focusing on the Asian market, but now it can also service European clients via MiFID passporting.
Monday, 29/12/2014 | 15:42 GMT
by
Avi Mizrahi
Analysis
The Industry Elite Gathers In London as Fortress Prime Eyes FCA Regulation
At the heart of this week’s “Best Stories” edition are the panels, launches and awards held at the forex industry's top event, along with notable regulatory updates from Fortress Prime and EZTrader.
Saturday, 22/11/2014 | 22:30 GMT
by
Jeff Patterson
Executive Moves
Exclusive: MAP S.Platis Launches Forensic Unit Headed by Rakis Christoforou
Amidst a flurry of regulatory attention zeroing in on the financial services sector, Cypriot financial consultant MAP S.Platis has launched the MAP Financial Forensic Unit, headed by Rakis Christoforou.
Wednesday, 05/11/2014 | 07:00 GMT
by
Jeff Patterson
Regulation
Exclusive: Myfxbook Becomes Regulated Platform with New CySEC License
Copy trading provider Myfxbook obtained a license from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission financial regulator, underpinning its stance as one of the leading social trading networks for forex traders.
Friday, 31/10/2014 | 14:00 GMT
by
Ron Finberg
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Cyprus and Mauritius Watchdogs Spell Out ill-Devised Broker Scam
The CySEC and FSC Mauritius has informed the public that LiveFX Trader is not and has not at any time been licensed by neither regulator, citing ill-devised fraudulent documentation with some basic errors.
Monday, 27/10/2014 | 15:10 GMT
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Avi Mizrahi
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CySEC License Granted For Plus500, Alexandre Beliakov Checks In
The past week underwent a series of developments, none more large than Plus500’s granting of a CySEC license via Map S.Platis.
Friday, 17/10/2014 | 00:10 GMT
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Jeff Patterson
Analysis
Cyprus Regulator Releases Practical Guide to MiFID II for the Financial Trading Industry
Among the highlighted changes: EU member states may require that third country firms will have to establish a branch in each member state where they operate and risk control requirements for high frequency traders.
Wednesday, 15/10/2014 | 10:41 GMT
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Avi Mizrahi
Brokers
Plus500 Granted CySEC License to Provide Financial Services in Cyprus
Following an exclusive report on the broker opening office on Cyprus in August, Plus500 has been officially approved by the CySEC watchdog as an investment firm, following the assistance of consultant Map S.Platis.
Tuesday, 14/10/2014 | 09:22 GMT
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Adil Siddiqui
Brokers
Leverate Partners with CWM FX to Provide Brokerage Services to B2B Clients
Partnering with CWM FX to create a new Cyprus broker, Leverate will be expanding its services to B2B customers to include licensing, compliance, payment processing and risk management solutions.
Monday, 06/10/2014 | 14:29 GMT
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Ron Finberg
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Scotland in Focus, Bullion Capital’s Tom Coughlin Has the Midas Touch
The entire week was dominated by headlines leading up to Scotland’s historic referendum, which threatened to convulse currency markets.
Friday, 19/09/2014 | 00:05 GMT
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Jeff Patterson
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CySEC's Demetra Kalogerou Talks Binary Options, Regulatory Headwinds
Forex Magnates checked in with Demetra Kalogerou, Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
Monday, 15/09/2014 | 00:04 GMT
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Avi Mizrahi
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Special: Sneak Peek at Forex Magnates' Interview with CySEC Chairwoman Kalogerou
Demetra Kalogerou, the leader of the retail FX industry’s most influential regulator, speaks exclusively with Forex Magnates about restoring Cyprus' credibility, regulating Binary options and Social Trading.
Thursday, 11/09/2014 | 22:45 GMT
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Avi Mizrahi
Regulation
CySEC Launches New Regulatory Directive against Market Abuse
The Cypriot regulator has launched a series of mandates and edicts policing against unregulated entities, including a recent push to curb market abuse (MAR). The new amendments will take effect in 2016.
Tuesday, 09/09/2014 | 11:23 GMT
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Jeff Patterson
Brokers
Exclusive: Binary Options Brokerage EZTrader Strikes Deals with Bayer & Feyenoord
Binary options provider EZTrader is the latest brand to push aggressively into offline advertising by striking sponsorships with German Beyer 04 Leverkusen and Dutch Feyenoord Rotterdam football teams.
Friday, 29/08/2014 | 10:04 GMT
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Victor Golovtchenko
Brokers
Cyprus Watchdog Warns Against Unregulated Binary Brokers, LBinary and Regal Options
The Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission has issued warnings to traders about the operations of two unregulated Binary Options brokerages, T.B.S.F. Best Strategy Finance Ltd and Chelestra Ltd.
Wednesday, 13/08/2014 | 14:52 GMT
by
Avi Mizrahi
Brokers
Coming Soon: CySEC Regulated Boursotrade with Back Office Focus
Wednesday, 13/08/2014 | 10:47 GMT
by
Ron Finberg
Brokers
Breaking: Plus500 Aims towards Cyprus, Takes First Recruiting Steps
Forex magnates has learned that the FCA regulated broker has commenced conducting interviews in Cyprus. The company has declined to confirm the report, stating that no hiring has yet occurred in the FX hub.
Monday, 11/08/2014 | 16:31 GMT
by
Avi Mizrahi
Brokers
LQD Markets Officially No Longer Authorised by Cyprus Watchdog
FX broker LQD Markets Ltd has officially renounced its CySEC authorization to provide investment services and now operates and an FCA regulated entity alone as Forex Magnates reported before it had planned.
Tuesday, 05/08/2014 | 09:48 GMT
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Avi Mizrahi
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UFXMarkets Slapped with OSC Warning, Splits Its Regulation
The broker who has recently rebranded to the valuable UFX.com domain was added to the Warning List by the Ontario Securities Commission, while segmenting regulatory profile on its site with Cysec and Belize credentials.
Wednesday, 23/07/2014 | 11:42 GMT
by
Ron Finberg
Regulation
Is Cyprus Getting Too Strict? New Companies' Licensing Slashed by One-Third in Q2
The total number of new investment firms licensed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission In the second quarter of 2014 went down to only eight firms, a decrease of over 27% Year-Over-Year.
Tuesday, 15/07/2014 | 09:03 GMT
by
Avi Mizrahi
Regulation
CySEC Tightens Reporting Regime in Compliance with European Standard
The Cypriot watchdog has announced a new capital adequacy and exposure, demanding Investment Firms who hold clients’ money or financial instruments to have an initial capital of at least €200,000.
Monday, 23/06/2014 | 08:40 GMT
by
Jeff Patterson
Regulation
CySEC Replies to Forex Magnates' Questions about Employees Certification Exams 2014
Many employees working in a Cyprus Investment Firm are required to get certified by CySEC in order to practice their working duties diligently, our reporters have obtained useful commentary to the parties concerned.
Thursday, 22/05/2014 | 20:38 GMT
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Victor Golovtchenko
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