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FCA's Blitz on Misleading Finance: Over 10,000 Ads Axed

  • The regulator has tightened rules on financial promotions, raising alerts against scams.
  • In just 3 months, the FCA issued over 450 alerts on illegal crypto ads.
Wednesday, 14/02/2024 | 09:27 GMT by Damian Chmiel
FinTech

Payments Infrastructure Provider Banxa Joins FCA's Roster

  • The firm offers fiat-processing services to cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance and OKX.
  • Unregistered firms have reassessed operations, resulting in service withdrawals for specific clientele.
Tuesday, 13/02/2024 | 13:35 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Ex-Director at LCF Hit with FCA Ban for Misleading Investors

  • The British market watchdog fined Floris Huisamen £31,800.
  • His company was accused of presenting misleading financial promotions, causing investor losses.
Tuesday, 13/02/2024 | 10:03 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Watch Out for This Popular Crypto Exchange Clone

  • A scam company is again impersonating Coinbase, this time in the UK.
  • Be wary of emails and phone calls from people posing as platform representatives.
Monday, 12/02/2024 | 10:41 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA’s 2023 Crusade against Financial Fraud Hits New Peak

  • The number of warnings rose 21% from 2022.
  • Awareness and use of FCA's Warning List increased, aiding scam prevention.
Thursday, 08/02/2024 | 12:26 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Flags over 50 Unregistered Firms Promoting Financial Services

  • The flagged entities include Extron Exchange, Crypto Miners Limited, Trusted Coinmining, and Capital Wave FX.
  • The FCA cautioned investors of these firms that they will not access the protection of the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Monday, 29/01/2024 | 18:22 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

Regulators Flex Tech Muscle: Report Reveals Global Surge in Financial Fines

  • The SEC and CFTC jointly imposed $9.2 billion in penalties.
  • The FCA experienced a seven-year low with only eight fines totaling £52.8 million.
Thursday, 25/01/2024 | 12:05 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

FCA Cancels Apex Legal Limited's Regulatory Permit

  • This decision was triggered by the firm's failure to engage in regulated activities.
  • Apex Legal Limited received its authorization from the FCA in 2016.
Friday, 05/01/2024 | 15:48 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

Admiral Markets (Once Again) Impersonated by Fraudulent Clone, FCA Reports

  • The clone impersonated Admirals trading brand using false details to deceive investors.
  • Clone firms pose serious risks, including fraud and unregulated operations.
Thursday, 04/01/2024 | 10:01 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Cancels 1,266 Unauthorized Firms, Imposes Record Fines in 2023

  • FCA intensifies actions against misleading financial ads and unauthorized firms in the UK.
  • Record fines and firm cancellations mark FCA's robust approach to protect consumers.
Thursday, 28/12/2023 | 14:10 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

XTB Clone Scam: FCA Issues Urgent Investor Warning

  • The regulator issues alert on unauthorized XTB clone scamming investors.
  • "XTB Trading World" is not associated with the original brand in any way.
Thursday, 28/12/2023 | 13:10 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Identifies Clone Firms Imitating Hargreaves Lansdown and Westpac

  • Clone firms impersonate popular financial brands in the UK.
  • This time, the FCA warns against clones of a popular bank and trading company.
Wednesday, 27/12/2023 | 16:06 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Beware the Clone: UK Watchdog Flags Fake Spreadex Site

  • Scammers use a domain name strikingly similar to spreadex.com.
  • Clone firms trick investors with false promises, leading to financial losses.
Friday, 22/12/2023 | 12:21 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Regulators on High Alert: FCA, SFC, and FSC Issue New Warnings

  • New entities flagged for lacking investment service licenses.
  • Regulators like FCA, SFC, and FSC stay active, updating warning lists daily.
Wednesday, 20/12/2023 | 11:23 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX

Odey Asset Management Receives FCA Clearance amid Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

  • The inquiry into Crispin Odey and his firm was started in 2021.
  • In June, amidst allegations from thirteen women, the situation unfolded, leading to significant repercussions.
Tuesday, 19/12/2023 | 14:52 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Premier FX Collapse: FCA's Reply to Commissioner's Report

  • The regulator will not provide additional compensation to the victims for complaint delays.
  • All 167 customers received reimbursements, with Barclays contributing £10,076,943.75.
Monday, 18/12/2023 | 16:45 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Regulatory Sloth: FCA Sluggish in Adapting to Financial Market Crimes

  • The FCA is undergoing major reform to combat financial crime faster.
  • A National Audit Office report has highlighted the need to effectively manage these changes.
Monday, 11/12/2023 | 10:39 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Issues 1,716 Warnings about Unregistered Firms from April 2022 to March 2023

  • The regulator prevented 1 in 5 new consumer investment firms from entering the market.
  • Inquiries about potential scams have increased 12% annually since 2020.
Friday, 08/12/2023 | 17:25 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

FCA Flags Crypto Exchange LYKKE for Unauthorized Financial Services Promotion

  • LYKKE allegedly promotes its services without permission from the FCA.
  • FCA's cautionary alert provided specific details about the company.
Friday, 08/12/2023 | 14:17 GMT by Jared Kirui
News

FCA Flags Poloniex: Affiliation with Justin Sun Raises Concerns

  • Platforms, including HTX, experienced four hacks in the last two months.
  • Despite security efforts, Poloniex will gradually resume services for more cryptocurrencies.
Thursday, 07/12/2023 | 12:46 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Institutional FX

FCA: Cash Savings Market Experiences Surging Interest Rates

  • Easy access accounts are offering interest rates exceeding 5%.
  • FCA's intervention has led to a decline of £11 billion in non-interest-bearing accounts.
Wednesday, 06/12/2023 | 13:37 GMT by Jared Kirui
Institutional FX

FCA Is Pushing for Enhanced Liquidity in Money Market Funds

  • The FCA proposes reforms to enhance MMF resilience, aligning with international standards.
  • Revised measures target increased liquidity and reduced investor redemption controls.
Wednesday, 06/12/2023 | 12:10 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

News Nuggets | 6 December: Capital.com Hires New CSO; Robinhood Adds 135 Symbols

  • FCA warns against Christmas fraud; GSTechnologies purchases Semnet.
  • Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Wednesday, 06/12/2023 | 11:04 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

News Nuggets | 5 December: Equals Updates on Acquisition; FCA Presents New Plans

  • Also, Fintel purchased Synaptic Software; Nomura appointed new European Chairman.
  • Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Tuesday, 05/12/2023 | 10:40 GMT by Damian Chmiel
FinTech

Crypto.com Secures FCA Nod for E-Money Offerings in the UK

  • The firm holds licenses from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, US, France, Singapore, Australia, etc.
  • Its Dubai entity, CRO DAX Middle East FZE, was granted a VASP Licence by the VARA.
Monday, 04/12/2023 | 10:16 GMT by Tareq Sikder
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