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Japanese FSA Releases Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Financial Instruments , Introduces Capital Adequacy Monitoring
- Japan's FSA is the latest regulator to introduce a series of defined rulings as to how companies in the financial instruments and derivatives industry are monitored, including a very concise capital adequacy ratio directive.
Tuesday, 28/05/2013 | 09:48 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Financial Liberty Currently Reserved. Payment Methods Called Into Question
- The impending demise of Liberty Reserve has resulted in a degree of nervousness from industry participants and clients alike as speculation regarding the outcome of such payment methods is called into question.
Monday, 27/05/2013 | 13:54 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
CFTC Reviews Obligations to Report Omnibus Account Information - White Label Partnerships Under Spotlight
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission yesterday issued an advisory relating to the standard requirement by the US regulator to maintain correct reporting of omnibus accounts according to rule 17.04a.
Thursday, 23/05/2013 | 14:06 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Journey into the Unknown – Chinese Regulators Revising Laws to Assist Overseas FX Firms
- Chinese foreign exchange regulator SAFE has made steps toward reducing some of the entry barriers for foreign investment, leading to potentially lower entry barriers for overseas firms wishing to conduct business in the country. What risks lie ahead though?
Wednesday, 22/05/2013 | 12:14 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
CFTC Figures for FCMs: Increase Over February, Decrease Over January
- The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released FCM financial data for March 2013. Among individual names, GAIN Capital was the biggest mover upside, aided by the broker's acquiring of FX Solutions' client base.
Tuesday, 21/05/2013 | 06:17 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
FIX Protocol Publishes Global Post-Trade Guidelines - Implementation Underway
- Non-profit industry messaging organization FIX Protocol has launched new guidelines for post-trade processing as part of an initiative to standardize procedures internationally and maximize efficiency.
Monday, 20/05/2013 | 10:13 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Trade Execution Rules Under Scrutiny - Integral Set to Launch SEF Compliant Solution Following CFTC Meeting
- Integral Development Corporation responds to CFTC's meeting regarding trade execution rules. Company set to launch SEFs in accordance with deadline set by regulators at yesterday's public meeting in Washington
Friday, 17/05/2013 | 07:33 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Alpari RU Leaving New Zealand as Regulations Grow
- Aiming to contract its New Zealand operations as financial regulations in the country grow, Alpari has notified Apari NZ clients that their accounts are being transferred to a new division called 'Alpari Limited'
Thursday, 16/05/2013 | 17:23 GMT by
Ron Finberg
MB Trading Fined $200,000 For Failing to Maintain Minimal Capital Requirements
- United States financial regulator fines MB Trading a FX broker for failing to meet minimal capital requirements. The broker had miss-appropriated funds for 17 months after the new rules were mandated.
Tuesday, 14/05/2013 | 22:05 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Complete Developments, Incomplete Integrity. Forex Ponzi Scheme Operators Prosecuted
- Fraudsters Hit with $23 million Civil Restitution Penalty after CFTC uncovers forex Ponzi Scheme, further demonstrating the continued efforts by the US regulatory authorities to root out the bad apples.
Tuesday, 14/05/2013 | 06:40 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Regulators Intervene against Fraud and Money Laundering Risks in Use of Pre-Paid Credit Cards
- Britain's FCA and anti money laundering authorities take a close look at the use of pre-paid cards to fund forex trading accounts - and set in place penalties to put a stop to it.
Monday, 13/05/2013 | 15:11 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
CFTC Charges Boston Fraudster for Running Un-regulated Forex Pool
Tuesday, 07/05/2013 | 04:27 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Turkish Regulator to Criminally Charge Teletrade Turkey
Tuesday, 30/04/2013 | 17:14 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
TradingScreen Announces Meeting Dodd Frank FX Requirements
Monday, 29/04/2013 | 17:30 GMT by
Ron Finberg
UK Regulator FCA Charges Two for £5 million Forex Investment Fraud
Monday, 29/04/2013 | 17:15 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Integral Development Corporation Announces Readiness for CFTC EBCS Ruling
Monday, 29/04/2013 | 07:11 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
ASIC Clamping Down on Unregulated Firms – Fraudulent Currency Trading Scheme Uncovered
Monday, 29/04/2013 | 06:40 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
FCA Sets Out Commission-Charging Rules for Buy-Side Platforms
Monday, 29/04/2013 | 06:29 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Canadian Regulator To Implement New Electronic Trading Rules in May - RealTick EMS Prepares its Platform
Friday, 26/04/2013 | 15:17 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Follow the Leader – Turkey’s SPK in Pursuit of the NFA/CFTC
Thursday, 25/04/2013 | 13:17 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Sarah E. Josephson Supersedes Jacqueline H. Mesa as Director of CFTC's Office of International Affairs
Thursday, 25/04/2013 | 10:55 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
The Payments Purge – Unregulated Forex Companies Risk Full Refund of Client Money
Thursday, 25/04/2013 | 06:59 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Court Orders Commodity Fraudster to Pay over $5 Million in Restitution and a Civil Monetary Penalty
Thursday, 25/04/2013 | 05:23 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
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