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European Regulator Slammed 225 Securities Issuers in 2022

Issuers' biggest failing relates to accounting for financial instruments, ESMA says.
The regulator examined 640 IFRS-compliant financial statements in 2022.

Wednesday, 29/03/2023 | 14:04 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

Retail FX

ESMA Criticizes Fractional Shares, Says They Mislead Investors

ESMA warns about fractional shares misrepresentation.
The supervisor urges firms to implement additional measures for investor protection.

Tuesday, 28/03/2023 | 11:32 GMT by Damian Chmiel

CryptoCurrency

Hong Kong to Start Regulating Crypto in June 2023, 80 Companies Want to Join

More than 80 companies are waiting in line to join Hong Kong's web3 ecosystem.
The region is preparing to launch VA regulations in June 2023.

Monday, 20/03/2023 | 09:25 GMT by Damian Chmiel

FinTech

FCA Scolds Payment Firms over 'Lack of Controls'

The regulator said some firms are posing "unacceptable risks" to customers.
The FCA has also seen evidence of "elevated fraud rates" among some firms.

Friday, 17/03/2023 | 20:43 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

FinTech

Nigeria Becomes Africa’s Open Banking Regulation Pioneer

The Central Bank of Nigeria's interest in open banking dates back to 2018.
The new guidelines will be supported by the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation.

Friday, 10/03/2023 | 18:18 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

FinTech

Amidst Industry Rejig, UK Regulator Approves First Long-Term Asset Fund

The development dates back to finalization of rules for the new fund in October 2021.
The FCA worked with BoE and HM Treasury to break a barrier against long-term asset investment.

Thursday, 09/03/2023 | 13:23 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

CryptoCurrency

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Proposes Allowing Crypto Trading

TASE aims to regulate crypto trading for the first time in its history.
Previously, the exchange announced a pilot program to issue blockchain-based gov bonds.

Monday, 27/02/2023 | 13:01 GMT by Damian Chmiel

CryptoCurrency

Canada Gives 30-Day Registration Ultimatum to Crypto Exchanges

Exchanges unable to comply need to offload Canadian users.
None of the platforms can offer or take deposits in stablecoins.

Thursday, 23/02/2023 | 08:02 GMT by Arnab Shome

Retail FX

25% of Investors Who Avoid Scams Inspired by Sherlock Holmes

"Armchair detective investors" successfully identify potential financial threats, FCA states.
The number of scam reports grew by 193% during the last five years.

Tuesday, 21/02/2023 | 12:33 GMT by Damian Chmiel

Retail FX

FCA Consults on Asset Management Regulation Update

The FCA continues its three-year strategy of enhancing the local financial industry.
The UK's AM market is the second biggest in the world after the United States.

Monday, 20/02/2023 | 10:05 GMT by Damian Chmiel

Institutional FX

Europe’s Money Market Fund Assets Stood at €1.44tn in 2021, Says ESMA

Low volatility NAV accounted for almost half (46%) of the assets.
Over 90% of money market fund investors are professional investors.

Wednesday, 08/02/2023 | 16:16 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

Payments

Do Cross-Border Payments Represent a Regulatory Blindspot?

A glance into a complex and dynamic process.

Tuesday, 07/02/2023 | 16:18 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff

Payments

Is the Online Gaming Industry an AML Nightmare?

What can AML practices do to curb illicit transfers in the online gaming industry?

Wednesday, 25/01/2023 | 09:59 GMT by Pedro Ferreira

Retail FX

New Zealand’s FMA Reports 17% Increase in Investment Scams in 2022

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.

Tuesday, 24/01/2023 | 16:02 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

FinTech

8 AML Guidelines Every Compliance Team Should Be Using

There are some AML rules which should be universal to nearly every compliance team.

Monday, 23/01/2023 | 09:28 GMT by Pedro Ferreira

FinTech

Perpetual KYC in Fintechs: Is It Worth It?

Perpetual KYC pushes fintechs to systematically keep reviewing accounts and transactions.

Thursday, 19/01/2023 | 16:44 GMT by Pedro Ferreira

Retail FX

French Regulator Unfolds Action Plan and Supervisory Themes for 2023

The action plan covers investor education and supervisory cooperation, among others.
The regulator's supervisory themes focus on various categories of market participants.

Monday, 09/01/2023 | 21:18 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

Brokers

Top Forex Brokers in Australia

How do you choose the best forex brokers in Australia?

Thursday, 05/01/2023 | 13:25 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff

Retail FX

FCA Adds 1,000 Employees in 2022 as Scrutiny Increases

Since the beginning of 2022, the FCA has warned of 1,800 potential financial frauds.
The regulator is stepping up its protection efforts as part of a 3-year strategy.

Wednesday, 21/12/2022 | 12:21 GMT by Damian Chmiel

Analysis

Regulation

Analysis

Regulation 2022 Roundup: The Calm Before the Storm?

There were no significant regulatory reforms globally in 2022.
However, tightening the European passporting regime proved to be a major issue this year.

Tuesday, 20/12/2022 | 10:21 GMT by Arnab Shome

CryptoCurrency

FTX Seeks Permission to Sell 4 ‘Independent’ Subsidiaries

The subsidiaries are facing regulatory backlash after the collapse of the parent company.
More than 110 potential buyers are already lined up to buy these businesses.

Friday, 16/12/2022 | 09:09 GMT by Arnab Shome

CryptoCurrency

BaFin President Seeks Global Crypto Regulation

The President said a self-regulatory approach would not work for crypto.
BaFin is overseeing the crypto sector in Germany.

Thursday, 15/12/2022 | 11:58 GMT by Arnab Shome

CryptoCurrency

Crypto Ponzi Schemes Forcount and IcomTech Charged with Fraud

Both schemes targeted small communities.
They have promised to double the investment in six months.

Thursday, 15/12/2022 | 06:52 GMT by Arnab Shome

Retail FX

FCA Seeks 'New Regime' in Providing Retail Investor Information

The FCA aims to ensure investors' clearer and more helpful trading information.
In 2022, the regulator has taken a number of measures to limit potential investment risks.

Tuesday, 13/12/2022 | 10:51 GMT by Damian Chmiel

Retail FX

FCA Fights Rogue Financial Ads

The British regulator wants to end misleading, unfair and illegal financial marketing.
Rogue financial promotions in 2022 brought ten times more FCA interventions than 2021.

Tuesday, 06/12/2022 | 11:30 GMT by Damian Chmiel

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