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Exclusive: The Murky Unfoldings Behind CommexFX's €100,000 Fine
2015-07-07T16:44:06.000+02:00
The brokerage has not been paying out deposits to clients for a number of months after allegedly bumping into operational issues
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CommexFX and Director Fined for Misleading Cyprus Regulators
2015-07-06T12:47:25.000+02:00
After suspending the license of CommexFX, CySEC reveals that it has fined the firm €100,000 and Abdel Rahman El Amary €30,000.
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CySEC Fines Safecap (Markets.com) €168,000 for Regulatory Violations
2015-07-02T15:44:27.000+02:00
Safecap Investments was the target of a €168,000 fine from CySEC, the largest such penalty applied by the financial regulator this year.
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Cyprus Watchdog Warns Against Unlicensed Broker TradersKing
2015-07-02T13:27:39.000+02:00
TradersKing is not legally permitted to provide investment and related services in Cyprus as it has never been authorized nor regulated
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EU Brokers Brace for Reduction in Leverage to 100:1 in Poland This July
2015-06-22T11:17:21.000+02:00
Rules governing margin requirements will soon go into effect in Poland, restricting leverage to 100:1 for retail forex traders in Poland.
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CommexFX's License Suspended for Endangering Clients’ Interests
2015-06-12T13:23:19.000+02:00
CySEC has given CommexFX Ltd fifteen day to take actions in order to comply with the Directive, ‘Safeguarding of clients’ funds’
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CySEC Fines SkyFX €20,000 for Outsourcing Activities to Israel
2015-05-21T12:09:27.000+02:00
The investigation began more than two years ago, with the case serving to demonstrate that clients shouldn't solely rely on protection from CySEC
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CySEC Fines UFX €8,000 for Compliance Failures
2015-05-20T13:21:46.000+02:00
The firm has been found to be violating rules and regulations on three counts but has since taken action to rectify the situation
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CySEC Slaps Banc de Binary With Yet Another Fine
2015-05-15T18:17:42.000+02:00
The company has provided additional trading instruments without prior approval and and failed to disclose association with a different firm
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Italian Regulator Warns Against Unauthorized Binary Options Clone
2015-05-11T13:06:37.000+02:00
Binary options brokers operating illegally in the European Union continue tarnishing the ailing reputation of the industry
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Glenn Stevens Trashes CySEC As Watchdog Goes After Bonuses
2015-04-13T15:58:36.000+02:00
Recalibration of two brokers in the UK forex industry and various regulatory developments are included in this week's roundup.
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Breaking: CySEC Warns Brokers Issuing Bonuses to Clients
2015-04-08T17:44:02.000+02:00
A number of complaints against brokers incorporated in Cyprus and their bonus conditions have been circulating around the web.
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Cypriot Brokers Sign Up Clients as Mickey Mouse, Glenn Stevens Tells FCA
2015-04-07T19:17:54.000+02:00
The CEO of GAIN Capital warns the UK watchdog that relying on passported licences is not fair to local brokers, asks to "tighten stance."
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FxPulp's Brokerage License Terminated by Cyprus Financial Watchdog
2015-04-06T16:44:48.000+02:00
The broker's website now only contains a simple text message informing clients that FxPulp's team will only receive inquiries via e-mail.
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CySEC Signs New Memorandum of Understanding with Bank of Russia
2015-02-25T16:16:45.000+02:00
Russia and Cyprus are on their way to strengthening regulatory cooperation in light of the substantial amounts of Russian capital moving out of the country and looking for offshore safety amid a tanking ruble.
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US Forex down in December as Alpari Dubai Draws Competitor Attention
2015-02-22T12:08:28.000+02:00
Last week gave us a rundown on December US data for top brokerages, continued interest in the Alpari UK saga, the merger of Australian broker GO with Vantage FX UK as well as a flurry of CySEC regulatory activity.
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CySEC Cautions Investors about Talanto Capital Markets
2015-02-19T17:44:47.000+02:00
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission issued a statement today informing investors that the company Talento Capital Markets (Cyprus) is not permitted to provide investment and ancillary services in the country.
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CySEC Cuts License of UFS Capital, Firm Targeting Individual Investors
2015-02-19T14:34:38.000+02:00
The company has been targeting high-net worth individuals. However, according to CySEC it hasn't been diligent enough in complying with reporting of certain data to the Cypriot watchdog in a timely manner.
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CySEC Suspends Financial Services License of FxPulp on Two Counts
2015-02-18T17:46:31.000+02:00
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.
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CySEC Blows The Whistle for CIFs, While Waving a White Flag on Capital Requirements
2015-02-11T17:55:01.000+02:00
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.
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Exclusive: TRADOLOGIC Informs CySEC Regulated Binary Brands about Patent Infringement
2015-01-14T13:00:12.000+02:00
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.
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FXPRIMUS Continues to Expand Global Reach with New Cyprus License for European Arm
2014-12-29T17:42:35.000+02:00
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.
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The Industry Elite Gathers In London as Fortress Prime Eyes FCA Regulation
2014-11-23T00:30:52.000+02:00
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.
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Exclusive: MAP S.Platis Launches Forensic Unit Headed by Rakis Christoforou
2014-11-05T09:00:19.000+02:00
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.
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Exclusive: Myfxbook Becomes Regulated Platform with New CySEC License
2014-10-31T16:00:11.000+02:00
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.
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