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Regulation
Cyprus Watchdog Takes a Bite Out of Short Term Binary Options
2015-12-14T19:24:50.000+02:00
Among the new legal practices that CySEC says are intended to help binary options traders, there are some that the industry might find hard to swallow.
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Exclusive: IronFX Data Reveals Story Behind the Headlines
2015-12-11T12:38:57.000+02:00
Telling IPO documents of IronFX show an attempt at a new business model that initially generated huge trading volumes… what went wrong?
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AirSoft Clarifies Regulatory Situation After CySEC Warning
2015-12-10T16:41:26.000+02:00
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission does not regulate software providers at all.
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Exclusive: CySEC Set to Announce More Regulatory Fines in the Near Future
2015-12-04T21:56:29.000+02:00
The financial regulatory body in Cyprus is waking up after years of lethargy. Are its actions timely and how far can they go?
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CySEC Fines Depaho Ltd for €233k Following Myriad Compliance Shortcomings
2015-11-27T17:12:51.000+02:00
Depaho Ltd has incurred a series of fines totaling €233k after it failed to appropriately adhere to CySEC's compliance legislation
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CySEC Slams Binary Options Platform Operator with €300,000 Fine
2015-11-27T16:59:55.000+02:00
The Cyprus market regulator finds Pegase Capital in breach of numerous regulations
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CySEC Slaps Multiple Fines on EZ Trader, Interactive Options, UFX, FXGM, Surpassing €1 Mln
2015-11-27T13:52:00.000+02:00
The Cypriot regulator has issued a number of fines, confirming that the operators behind a number of brands have been violating the law
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Breaking: IronFX Settles to Pay CySEC €335,000
2015-11-27T13:14:50.000+02:00
CySEC appears to have taken a decision on the matter of IronFX, however no details have been provided to the company's clients
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Regulation
Fake CySEC Officers Scam Investors
2015-11-27T10:27:11.000+02:00
The Cypriot regulator urges the public to be vigilant of individuals impersonating as officers
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Clients of FxPulp to Receive Funds from Investor Compensation Fund
2015-11-25T17:20:25.000+02:00
The Cypriot financial regulator will publish on its website the detailed procedure for clients to apply for compensation.
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FxPulp Shareholders Fined by CySEC €150,000, Criminal Investigation Pending
2015-11-24T14:44:29.000+02:00
The regulator has also referred the case to the Cypriot Attorney General to consider the issue of possible criminal liability.
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IronFX Renames Its UK-Based Company to 8SAFE UK Limited
2015-11-20T15:16:00.000+02:00
The Cyprus headquartered brokerage has renamed its UK subsidiary, according to a regulatory filing
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Regulation
CySEC Launches Fast-Track Authorization Procedure
2015-11-02T16:00:42.000+02:00
Alternative investment funds and undertakings for collective investments are among those eligible for the speedy examining of applications
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CySEC Extends Falcon Brokers' License Suspension
2015-11-02T11:26:48.000+02:00
Forex broker banned from providing its services, obliged to return funds to clients
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Brokers
Exclusive: Head of Global FX Strategy, Marshall Gittler, Leaves IronFX
2015-10-08T19:48:10.000+02:00
One of the key figures at IronFX, frequently appearing on major TV networks such as Bloomberg, has parted ways with the brokerage
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Cyprus Watchdog Warns Against Two Unlicensed Binary Options Sites
2015-10-06T12:47:04.000+02:00
CySEC says that neither of the operations have ever been authorized or regulated by the watchdog.
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Regulation
AIM Listing of Plus500 on Hold Due to Pending FCA Approval
2015-09-25T18:35:10.000+02:00
The shares of the company will remain listed until the official approval from the U.K. financial regulator comes due
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Client Funds an Issue as Falcon Brokers Receives CySEC Suspension Letter
2015-09-24T15:11:21.000+02:00
For suspicion of violating rules regarding the handling of client funds, CySEC has announced that it is suspending Falcon Brokers' license.
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IronFX UK 2014 Revenues Almost $7 Mln According to Regulatory Filing
2015-09-24T14:31:42.000+02:00
The average monthly number of employees throughout 2014 totaled 85, while the total sum of cash held on behalf of clients was $800,000.
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Hungarian National Bank Mentions IronFX Clients in Official Announcement
2015-09-23T16:01:27.000+02:00
The monetary authority of Hungary has referred residents to file a complaint with the Cyprus ombudsman service
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Regulation
Cyprus Watchdog Warns Against Unregulated Broker Bloombex Options
2015-09-17T16:15:10.000+02:00
The binary firm is not legally permitted to provide investment and related services in Cyprus as it has never been authorized nor licensed.
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Interview: Training Employees and Executives for the Industry
2015-09-16T15:00:40.000+02:00
The Head of the European Institute of Management and Finance explains the current state of the market, changes to CySEC regulation and more.
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What to Look for in a Platform? The Devil Is in the Details
2015-09-08T17:32:03.000+02:00
Can you avoid the mistakes made by other brokers? The industry today is over populated with choices; make sure you’re making the right ones.
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Analysis
IronFX Probe and a Candid Account of Forex Trading in Nigeria
2015-08-09T10:25:46.000+02:00
A slew of results have come in this week, accompanying major news stories with insight into the big brokers' performance.
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Analysis
How Did IronFX Clients' Withdrawal Issues Trigger a CySEC Investigation?
2015-08-07T11:55:50.000+02:00
"The violations are related to the bonus promotions offered by IronFX, similar to a number of promotions offered by competitors," the broker claims
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