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Breaking: CySEC Announces That IronFX Is Under Investigation

  • Cyprus headquartered brokerage IronFX led by its CEO Markos Kashiouris is under scrutiny of the local regulator after withdrawal issues
Thursday, 06/08/2015 | 14:43 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation

Italian CONSOB Could Issue a Series of Fines Against Binary Brokers

  • After the Italian regulator fined a TechFinancials subsidiary, additional CySEC regulated companies could be coming under scrutiny
Wednesday, 05/08/2015 | 10:27 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Analysis

IB & FXCM Shares Dip, Playtech Synergies, CySEC Clamps Down on Call Centres

  • The past week saw the shares of two brokers take a dive, despite upbeat comments from execs. Playtech also discussed recent acquisitions.
Sunday, 26/07/2015 | 07:04 GMT by Andy Traveller
Regulation

Exclusive: Cyprus Regulators Demand Brokers Report All Call Centers

  • It can be logically assumed that CySEC's next step would be that brokers make call centers either a tied agency or a wholly owned subsidiary.
Friday, 24/07/2015 | 10:59 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Interviews

TopFX’s Paul Orford Endorses CySEC’s Regulation, Reputation

  • "CySEC makes things easier as you can focus on the opening of your business. Ultimately, why would you not choose them?”
Monday, 20/07/2015 | 09:23 GMT by Jeff Patterson
Brokers

CySEC Suspends License of 1 TCR Corp (aka Tradarea, aka 1 Financial ROD)

  • The entity behind binary options broker, Tradarea, has had their license suspended by the Cypriot financial regulator, CySEC.
Thursday, 16/07/2015 | 13:48 GMT by Ron Finberg
Brokers

AlfaTrade UK Seeking CySEC Regulation as Trading for EU Clients Halted

  • The brokerage issued an announcement on its website that it has ceased to provide services in the EU due to its FCA license having being suspended
Wednesday, 15/07/2015 | 12:39 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation

Belgian Watchdog Asks CySEC to Request Cyprus Firms Report Operations

  • All Cyprus investment firms operating in Belgium are urged to get approved by the FSMA, or immediately cease offering services in Belgium.
Tuesday, 14/07/2015 | 12:38 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Products

FXPRIMUS Joins Client Funds Safety Enhancement Race

  • The company struck a partnership with an independent consultancy in Cyprus to oversee all client fund processes
Friday, 10/07/2015 | 21:01 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation

Cyprus Watchdog Revokes License of P.M. Investment Capital

  • As a result, Cedar Finance, Regal Options and Brokerage Capital are no longer regulated by CySEC.
Friday, 10/07/2015 | 10:10 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Regulation

Cyprus Watchdog Imposes €15,000 Fine on Fidelisco Capital Markets

  • The binary options brokerage allegedly operated a branch in the Cypriot city of Paralimni without notifying the regulator.
Wednesday, 08/07/2015 | 13:14 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Brokers

Exclusive: The Murky Unfoldings Behind CommexFX's €100,000 Fine

  • The brokerage has not been paying out deposits to clients for a number of months after allegedly bumping into operational issues
Tuesday, 07/07/2015 | 14:44 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation

CommexFX and Director Fined for Misleading Cyprus Regulators

  • After suspending the license of CommexFX, CySEC reveals that it has fined the firm €100,000 and Abdel Rahman El Amary €30,000.
Monday, 06/07/2015 | 10:47 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Regulation

CySEC Fines Safecap (Markets.com) €168,000 for Regulatory Violations

  • Safecap Investments was the target of a €168,000 fine from CySEC, the largest such penalty applied by the financial regulator this year.
Thursday, 02/07/2015 | 13:44 GMT by Ron Finberg
Regulation

Cyprus Watchdog Warns Against Unlicensed Broker TradersKing

  • TradersKing is not legally permitted to provide investment and related services in Cyprus as it has never been authorized nor regulated
Thursday, 02/07/2015 | 11:27 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Regulation

EU Brokers Brace for Reduction in Leverage to 100:1 in Poland This July

  • Rules governing margin requirements will soon go into effect in Poland, restricting leverage to 100:1 for retail forex traders in Poland.
Monday, 22/06/2015 | 09:17 GMT by Ron Finberg
Regulation

CommexFX's License Suspended for Endangering Clients’ Interests

  • CySEC has given CommexFX Ltd fifteen day to take actions in order to comply with the Directive, ‘Safeguarding of clients’ funds’
Friday, 12/06/2015 | 11:23 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Brokers

CySEC Fines SkyFX €20,000 for Outsourcing Activities to Israel

  • The investigation began more than two years ago, with the case serving to demonstrate that clients shouldn't solely rely on protection from CySEC
Thursday, 21/05/2015 | 10:09 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation

CySEC Fines UFX €8,000 for Compliance Failures

  • The firm has been found to be violating rules and regulations on three counts but has since taken action to rectify the situation
Wednesday, 20/05/2015 | 11:21 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation

CySEC Slaps Banc de Binary With Yet Another Fine

  • The company has provided additional trading instruments without prior approval and and failed to disclose association with a different firm
Friday, 15/05/2015 | 16:17 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation

Italian Regulator Warns Against Unauthorized Binary Options Clone

  • Binary options brokers operating illegally in the European Union continue tarnishing the ailing reputation of the industry
Monday, 11/05/2015 | 11:06 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Analysis

Glenn Stevens Trashes CySEC As Watchdog Goes After Bonuses

  • Recalibration of two brokers in the UK forex industry and various regulatory developments are included in this week's roundup.
Monday, 13/04/2015 | 13:58 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Regulation

Breaking: CySEC Warns Brokers Issuing Bonuses to Clients

  • A number of complaints against brokers incorporated in Cyprus and their bonus conditions have been circulating around the web.
Wednesday, 08/04/2015 | 15:44 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation

Cypriot Brokers Sign Up Clients as Mickey Mouse, Glenn Stevens Tells FCA

  • The CEO of GAIN Capital warns the UK watchdog that relying on passported licences is not fair to local brokers, asks to "tighten stance."
Tuesday, 07/04/2015 | 17:17 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Regulation

FxPulp's Brokerage License Terminated by Cyprus Financial Watchdog

  • The broker's website now only contains a simple text message informing clients that FxPulp's team will only receive inquiries via e-mail.
Monday, 06/04/2015 | 14:44 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
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