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News Nuggets | 1 August: Meta to Launch 'Personas' AI Bots; Conotoxia Shows New Feature
2023-08-01T11:27:03.716+02:00
Also, Paul Turner Joins Capex; HSBC doubles its net profit.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
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FMA Stops Firm Promising 350% Returns on FX and Crypto in 60 Weeks
2023-07-05T09:17:39.999+02:00
The High Court rejected Validus' appeal.
The company can no longer offer its 'educational packages’.
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New Zealand’s FMA Orders Tiger Brokers to Pay $900k for AML/CFT Breaches
2023-06-29T09:38:08.483+02:00
The Australian court has fined Tiger Brokers for breaching the AML and CFT law.
The case concerns violations between 2019 and 2020.
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With New Rules in Place, Vanuatu Wants to Become the Next Cyprus
2023-06-22T15:00:00.000+02:00
A core group of 60 brokers remain after licensing rules were strengthened.
Industry insiders cite Cyprus as an inspiration for Vanuatu’s future.
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Retail FX
News Nuggets | 28 March: FMA Flags CFDs Broker; AI in Portfolio Management
2023-03-28T08:53:24.412+02:00
Also, CMC Markets, Binance, and CobaltFX.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
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Binance's VP Joins New Zealand's FMA as Executive Director
2023-03-13T11:41:56.083+02:00
Trinder worked for the most prominent financial institutions and organizations in the world.
After 11 months in Binance, he is moving to New Zealand to support FMA's strategic work.
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New Zealand’s FMA Reports 17% Increase in Investment Scams in 2022
2023-01-24T18:02:06.392+02:00
FMA disclosed the rising number in its 2022 Annual Report for the year ended June 2022.
The regulator recently accused Tiger Brokers' local subsidiary of AML/CTF violations.
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FMA Takes Tiger Brokers to Court for AML/CFT Breaches
2022-12-21T09:30:00.847+02:00
The enforcement action came after a formal warning in March 2020.
The regulator is seeking a pecuniary penalty of NZ$900,000.
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Retail FX
FMA Warns against Crypto Fraudsters and Impersonators
2022-12-12T11:24:33.888+02:00
Bay Exchange was providing crypto services without proper authorization.
Krypto Security was trying to impersonate the FMA's officials and extort consumer funds.
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FMA Warns against Fraudster Impersonating the Regulator
2022-10-25T10:58:19.578+02:00
Scammer tries tricking consumers and investors into pretending to be a regulatory clerk.
The FMA warned of impostors four times in October 2022.
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New Zealand Regulator Censures Western Union for License Breaches
2022-07-19T08:29:20.302+02:00
The company failed to maintain net tangible asset requirements at certain times.
However, it maintained the ability to replenish the required NTA levels.
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Regulation
New Zealand’s FMA Lifts License Suspension on AxiCorp (Axi)
2021-12-09T10:07:15.010+02:00
The broker’s license was suspended in June 2019.
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Regulation
Austria’s FMA Cancels Registration of Crypto ATM Provider BTM Services
2021-11-29T14:51:00.000+02:00
Now, the company cannot provide crypto-fiat transactions
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Austria’s FMA Revokes Crypto License of ATIRA, Flags StormGain
2021-11-11T14:41:27.000+02:00
Crypto firms in the country need to register themselves for local operations.
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Brokers
New Zealand FMA Censures Jarden Securities for DI License Breaches
2021-10-14T08:19:24.000+02:00
The breaches were made by OML before Jarden bought the company.
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Regulation
New Zealand’s FMA Issues Guidance on Financial Product Ads
2021-10-13T10:47:26.000+02:00
The rules focused on the accuracy of the claims of financial services firms.
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Brokers
New Zealand’s FMA Censures Firma NZ for Multiple Violations
2021-10-11T09:04:45.000+02:00
“Firma’s breaches are highly concerning,” FMA Director of Supervision said.
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CLSA Premium NZ to Pay NZ$770K in Fine for AML Breaches
2021-09-13T09:52:04.000+02:00
The broker and the regulator were fighting in court for months to settle for the penalty amount.
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Thought Leaders
FMA Vanuatu Eyes Brighter Future for the Nation’s Financial Industry
2021-01-14T07:00:47.000+02:00
The regulatory authority is empowering licensees operating in Vanuatu, promoting awareness and transparency.
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New Zealand Issues Cryptocurrency Warning
2021-01-12T15:11:57.000+02:00
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) warned citizens about high volatility and extreme risks in the cryptocurrency market.
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Regulation
FMA Finds Significant Weaknesses in Derivative Issuers Client Assessments
2020-09-24T07:30:51.000+02:00
The NZ regulator has published a report on its supervision activities taken place over the past 18 months.
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Regulation
FMA Imposes Additional Conditions on CLSA Premium’s NZ Licence
2020-09-22T07:18:49.000+02:00
CLSAP NZ can’t make an offer to or receive further funds from retail investors in relation to derivatives.
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Regulation
Pegasus Markets Found Guilty of Charges Brought by New Zealand’s FMA
2020-09-11T08:37:26.000+02:00
The company and its NZ-based director, Michael Reps, have been found guilty of all criminal charges.
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FMA Warns of Fraudsters Impersonating Regulator in COVID-19 Scam
2020-09-08T08:43:54.000+02:00
Scammers are impersonating the regulator, trying to exploit people affected by COVID-19.
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Executive Moves
NZ’s FMA Names Paul Gregory as Director of Investment Management
2020-08-27T07:02:19.000+02:00
Gregory will take on the newly created role in early November.
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