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Investor Alert: CySEC Flags 12 Unlicensed Investment Websites
2023-12-18T12:26:49.908+02:00
The Cypriot regulator has updated its caution list.
It is a mix of unregulated FX/CFD brokers and cryptocurrency companies.
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News Nuggets | 7 December: CySEC Fines 3 Companies; Nasdaq Appoints New Director
2023-12-07T12:39:43.918+02:00
Also, SoFi to pay FINRA fine; KPMG explores merger of the UK and Swiss businesses.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
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CySEC Continues Enforcement Action: Fines TradeEU.com, Titan Edge Operator
2023-12-04T09:31:51.804+02:00
The penalty came for possible compliance violations between October 2022 and July 2023.
The company has already agreed to the settlement and paid the penalty.
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Cyprus Investment Firms Witness 53% Decline in Assets amid Geopolitical Disruptions
2023-11-24T18:26:47.877+02:00
Currency fluctuations contributed to this decrease.
CIFs' clients increased 26% to 4,147,949 between 2021 and 2022.
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Cyprus Police Warn of Telephone Scam as Fraudsters Pose as Market Watchdogs
2023-11-16T17:07:45.501+02:00
Fraudsters are posing as officials from Capital Market Commission in telephone scams.
CySEC has cautioned against fraudsters impersonating its officers.
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FCA Cautions against Clone Firm Impersonating Finalto
2023-11-10T19:09:15.228+02:00
Finalto Pro is allegedly using the details of the FCA-authorized firm to deceive users.
Separately, CySEC has warned against four unauthorized investment firms.
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Cyprus Regulator Revokes Neo Premium Investments' CIF License
2023-11-02T19:13:48.747+02:00
CySEC stated that the action is aimed at protecting investors.
The decision was reached in a meeting held on October 23.
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Regulatory Alert: CySEC Flags Unapproved Investment Services
2023-10-26T15:03:06.232+02:00
CySEC's official website serves as a resource for verifying the legitimacy of investment-related entities.
Investor safety is emphasized in CySEC's call for due diligence.
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CySEC Reverses Course: Alvexo's FX/CFD License No Longer Suspended
2023-10-24T11:12:03.655+02:00
CySEC lifted the suspension on VPR Safe Financial, citing compliance with regulatory requirements.
The decision revokes the initial one from August 2022.
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CySEC Prolongs FTX License Suspension until March 2024
2023-10-23T17:40:56.141+02:00
The bankrupt crypto exchange can only complete existing client transactions.
FTX's Chapter 11 bankruptcy prompted the initial license suspension.
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CySEC Warns CIFs Board Members on Compliance and Ethical Standards
2023-10-23T16:07:34.899+02:00
In three years, CySEC has imposed substantial fines on CIFs for regulatory violations.
The regulator engages in campaigns to promote financial literacy and awareness.
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CySEC Imposters in New Zealand? FMA Issues Warning
2023-10-18T12:38:06.506+02:00
FMA warns New Zealanders against any communication from CySEC imposters.
It also flagged six fake CySEC websites and one email address.
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CySEC Shows KMG Capital Markets the Exit Door, Again
2023-10-16T21:00:04.624+02:00
The Commission has revoked KMG Capital Markets' operation license for UCITS management.
This move follows KMG's lack of activity in the sector for a year.
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CySEC Reports on Cyprus' Collective Investments Sector for Q2
2023-10-12T16:19:42.020+02:00
In Q2 2023, there was a significant increase in Total Assets Under Management.
Q2 marked a significant milestone for the Collective Investments sector, with AUM surpassing €10.7 billion.
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News Nuggets | 12 October: CySEC Launches Instagram; OpenAI to Introduce Updates for Devs
2023-10-12T11:50:14.882+02:00
Also, Marex joins ASX; xpate Partner with Currencycloud, and Cboe announces leadership changes.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
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CySEC's Notice to CIFs: Conformance with CNMV's CFD Measures
2023-10-12T10:52:44.049+02:00
CySEC urges financial firms to comply with the product intervention measures set by CNMV.
CNMV has set a deadline of August 3 for the implementation of restrictive measures targeting CFDs.
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CySEC Finds Instagram Impersonator: Issues Public Warning
2023-10-10T13:34:10.135+02:00
The fake Instagram account has more than 14,100 followers.
It fraudulently offers dispute resolution services.
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Cyprus Regulator Withdraws License of FXBFI Broker amid Compliance Issues
2023-09-27T15:51:33.171+02:00
The decision was made by CySEC's board on September 18.
This move follows a fine of €50,000 imposed against the firm in June.
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CySEC Imposes Administrative Penalty on Ayers Alliance's Owner
2023-09-26T10:56:42.824+02:00
The regulator initiated an investigation against Ayers Alliance last month.
The company has now renounced its CIF license.
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eToro Expands EU Presence: Gains CySEC Crypto License
2023-09-21T11:03:41.281+02:00
eToro expands to offer crypto services across the European Union.
MiCA is to bring certainty and security to Europe's crypto landscape.
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Cyprus Regulator Officially Deregisters Local Binance Entity
2023-09-12T09:04:42.096+02:00
The exchange applied for the deregistration earlier this year.
It did not offer any services under the Cypriot crypto license.
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CySEC Counters Investment Scams: Warns against Impersonators and Fake Websites
2023-09-07T16:04:21.050+02:00
This alert involves individuals impersonating CySEC's representatives.
The fraudsters allegedly solicit fees from investors for fake compensation claims.
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MetaTrader Plugins Developer Reaches €60,000 Settlement with CySEC
2023-08-29T10:01:15.255+02:00
CySEC has announced a settlement with ISPASS Technologies.
The company offers MetaTrader's integration and trading plugins development.
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CySEC Orders RoboMarkets to Stop Giving “Branded Merchandise” to Clients
2023-08-23T14:54:24.201+02:00
The Cypriot watchdog said the practice contradicts MiFIR rules and ESMA's directive.
The regulator recently disclosed plans to conduct on-site visits on a sample of CIFs.
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“Facing Difficulties”: CySEC Investigates CIF That Struggles with Client Funds Returns
2023-08-03T13:56:44.687+02:00
CySEC has licensed Ayers Alliance for nearly a decade.
The company's first regulatory problems began in 2022.
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