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Regulation
Swiss Regulator FINMA Adds HandelFX to Warning List
In the warning, the Swiss regulator provides the company’s name and website address.
Thursday, 14/11/2019 | 08:38 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
News
FINMA to Strictly Scrutinize Libra for Payment System License
The regulator will focus on anti-money laundering standards of the project.
Thursday, 12/09/2019 | 07:57 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
News
Facebook Seeking FINMA’s Payment System License to Regulate Libra
The Libra Association is already in talks with the Swiss regulator.
Wednesday, 11/09/2019 | 07:32 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
News
Switzerland's First Crypto Bank Sygnum Now Seeks Singapore License
The crypto company is now transitioning to become a full bank in Switzerland.
Wednesday, 28/08/2019 | 12:23 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
News
FINMA Grants License to 2 New Crypto Banks, Brings Strict AML Laws
The AML rules can cripple the crypto industry in the country.
Monday, 26/08/2019 | 09:38 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Regulation
Payment Startup Aximetria Gains Swiss Regulatory Approval
The Swiss-based firm will not be directly supervised by the FINMA, but through a regulatory association called VQF.
Monday, 29/07/2019 | 16:42 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
Executive Moves
FINMA Names Thomas Hirschi as Head of Asset Management
Hirschi will commence his new position at the beginning of 2020.
Monday, 08/07/2019 | 14:05 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
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Analysis
Are Swiss Brokers Benefitting from ESMA’s Measures?
Following ESMA's product measures, retail traders are looking offshore. Is Switzerland benefitting from this migration?
Monday, 08/07/2019 | 12:26 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
News
FINMA Declares Envion AG’s $90 Million ICO ‘Illegal’
More than 37,000 investors participated in the token offering.
Friday, 29/03/2019 | 08:14 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
News
Swiss Watchdog Continues War on Unregistered Crypto Brokers
The warning comes as many crypto firms are queuing up at the regulator’s door to get approval to offer their services.
Tuesday, 26/02/2019 | 19:04 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
Regulation
Swiss Regulator Blacklists ‘Islamic’ Cryptocurrency Broker
Crypto Islamic Bank wants to promote its unregulated service by claiming a Shariah-compliant cryptocurrency product.
Thursday, 21/02/2019 | 18:17 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
ICOs
Dukascopy Wins FINMA Approval to Launch Dukascoin ICO
The initiative involves creating two cryptocurrencies: Dukascoins and Dukasnotes.
Tuesday, 18/12/2018 | 18:45 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
Execution
FINMA Urges Firms to be Prepared for LIBOR Replacement
Today, the regulator has published guidance in regards to LIBOR, highlighting the potential risks a change would bring.
Monday, 17/12/2018 | 11:11 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
Regulation
FINMA Adds Marcus Korsten Clone to Warning List
Fraudsters appear to have been posing as the FCA-regulated financial services firm
Thursday, 13/12/2018 | 17:12 GMT
by
David Kimberley
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ֿNew FINMA Licence Allows Non-Banks to Accept 100 Million CHF
Applicants will have to divulge extensive information to the watchdog and agree to an audit.
Monday, 03/12/2018 | 12:30 GMT
by
Simon Golstein
Regulation
Report Suggests Swiss Authorities Not Punishing Insider Trading
None of the 10 people convicted of insider trading in the past 5 years went to prison .
Monday, 03/12/2018 | 10:03 GMT
by
David Kimberley
Regulation
Swiss Regulator Advises Banks to Apply 800% Risk Weighting to Cryptos
The guidelines from the regulator were set out in a confidential letter seen by swissinfo.ch.
Tuesday, 06/11/2018 | 08:07 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
Brokers
Swiss Regulator FINMA Blacklists FX Brand FSM Smart
The inclusion of the firm into the list indicates it has no rights to offer its trading services to Swiss citizens.
Wednesday, 31/10/2018 | 17:02 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
News
Ex-UBS Bankers Raise $104 Million for New Swiss Crypto Bank
Seba Crypto AG will apply for a FINMA licence in October.
Thursday, 27/09/2018 | 09:23 GMT
by
Simon Golstein
News
FINMA Warns Against Cryptocurrency Firm Alliance Capital
Cryptocurrency scams have grown in number exponentially over the past 12 months
Monday, 24/09/2018 | 10:25 GMT
by
David Kimberley
Regulation
Blockchain Startup Smart Valor Receives Approval to Operate from Switzerland
The approval depended on several factors, including membership of a self-regulatory organization, called VQF.
Thursday, 06/09/2018 | 19:48 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
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Regulation
Swiss Watchdog FINMA Blacklists Suisse Trade Center
The company makes reference to 'global offices' on its website, insinuating broad regulatory authorization
Friday, 03/08/2018 | 17:40 GMT
by
Aziz Abdel-Qader
News
Swiss Watchdog Launches Proceedings Against $100 Million ICO
Envion AG uses the word 'profitable' three times on its landing page alone.
Thursday, 26/07/2018 | 14:59 GMT
by
Simon Golstein
Executive Moves
FINMA Appoints Jan Blöchliger as Head of Banks Division
Blöchliger is replacing Michael Schoch, who joined FINMA in 2012.
Tuesday, 10/07/2018 | 07:22 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
News
Crypto Finance AG Gains FINMA License for Swiss Operations
The regulatory license will help the firm to increase its potential clientele.
Monday, 18/06/2018 | 13:39 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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