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Apple to increase online sales by shortening return and refund times
2014-05-12T15:44:12.000+02:00
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Target CEO resigns after cyber-attack: What we can learn from the massive data breach
2014-05-11T15:35:27.000+02:00
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Last Call Today for Comments on European Commission's FX Instruments Consultation
2014-05-09T12:52:01.000+02:00
The applicability of EMIR reporting for certain FX instruments revealed inconsistency of local definitions, and resulted in needed clarification, a 30 day public comment period was given, and comes to an end today.
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ABS Staffer Leaked Data to NAB AUD/USD Trader, Both Nabbed for Insider Trading
2014-05-09T11:35:46.000+02:00
A junior officer at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) allegedly gave data to a National Australia Bank (NAB) trader, enabling insider trading that exploited a $7M profit, and got both men arrested today.
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Forex Live FX Is Not Regulated by ASIC and Mauritius FSC
2014-05-08T11:27:04.000+02:00
An unregulated entity behind Forex Live FX has been falsely claiming on its website to be authorised to offer its financial services under Australian ASIC and the Mauritius FSC regulators.
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The US CFTC Issues an Amendment to Its Complaint Against Banc De Binary
2014-05-07T23:06:31.000+02:00
The regulator has made the charges personal and included three corporate affiliates into the complaint it has filed in June 2013 - E.T. Binary Options Ltd., BO Systems Ltd. and BDB Services Ltd.
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From Rags to Riches to Behind Bars – Financial Technologies' Chairman Jignesh Shah Arrested
2014-05-07T21:01:37.000+02:00
Things have gone from bad to worse for one of India’s most respected financial services professionals. Jignesh Shah, the mastermind behind India’s most liquid commodities exchange was arrested in Mumbai in connection with the NSEL scam.
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Analysis: Markit Converging Towards IPO Amidst Transparency Measures
2014-05-07T13:31:58.000+02:00
Markit, a leading global provider of financial services across OTC and derivatives has announced the F-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO).
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Binary Options – In Or Out?
2014-05-07T07:06:00.000+02:00
A small number of binary options firms already claim to be regulated by the FCA - one proudly states on its website.
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Belgian Regulator Warns against Binary Options, OSC against Optionrally
2014-05-06T12:02:12.000+02:00
The Belgian FSMA is warning potential investors in the product about the risks associated with trading binary options contracts, while Canadian regional regulators express their willingness to consolidate.
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A Brief Look at QIR1 Article on Digital Currencies: Is Cryptocurrency Trading the Future?
2014-05-05T09:00:53.000+02:00
Digital currencies have been thrown into a state of flux on the heels of the collapse of the largest Bitcoin exchange MtGox, however the industry has remained remarkably resilient in the face of ongoing challenges.
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CFTC Charges & Freezes Assets of Previously Convicted FX Fraudster Alex Ekdeshman
2014-05-02T21:08:55.000+02:00
A US court has placed a restraining order on two fraudsters stating that their assets will be frozen. Directors of EJS Capital Management were charged with misappropriation of $2 million of investor funds.
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Exclusive: JFSA with ASIC to Prohibit Aussie FX Brokers from Accepting Japanese Residents
2014-04-30T12:35:30.000+02:00
Protectionism hits a new peak as Japan’s financial regulator forbids Australian brokers from accepting Japanese residents. The move comes as Japan’s restricted trading environment aims to eliminate ‘any’ leaks.
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Exclusive: Q1 2014 US FX Account Profitability Report, Less Traders but More Profits
2014-04-29T16:08:24.000+02:00
US retail forex brokers have issued their figures of client profitability and active account numbers for Q1 2014. During the quarter, 37.6% of traders were profitable, a 4.1% increase from Q4 2013.
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ASIC Mandate Necessitates DTCC Extension of Trade Reporting Service
2014-04-29T15:29:33.000+02:00
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has launched an extended Global Trade Repository (GTR) service to market participants for OTC derivatives, with provisions for further asset-class expansion.
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Executive Interview: Amana Capital CEO Ahmad Khatib on FCA License Value in the Middle East
2014-04-26T21:33:01.000+02:00
Subsidiary Amana Financial Services UK Ltd. has been authorised by the FCA, making it one of the first middle eastern brokers to strengthen its brand position in a market where client awareness is growing rapidly.
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Sneak Peek of QIR1 Article on EMIR: Centralized Reporting Hits Europe
2014-04-26T10:00:30.000+02:00
The largest regulatory development in Europe during the first quarter was the onslaught of reporting that commenced under EMIR, however the lack of consensus on the definition of Foreign Exchange has caused a stir.
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Witch-hunt Towards Non-US Brokers Continues - CFTC Obtains Injunction Against Halifax Investment Services
2014-04-25T19:16:47.000+02:00
Australia based Halifax Investment Services has been shown the red card by the financial regulator in the US. The CFTC has reported that it has obtained a permanent injunction against the FX brokerage firm for soliciting US residents.
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Russian Government: Forex Regulation Bill Needs More Work
2014-04-25T14:13:29.000+02:00
A vote on the second reading of the forex bill has not materialised as scheduled as the Economic Ministry views the bill to be lacking a clearly defined regulation subject, Finance Ministry says more work necessary.
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The FX Corporate Identity Theft Trend Continues, FCA Warns About Another Clone
2014-04-23T22:33:05.000+02:00
Scammers are giving out some of the details of MN Financial Services Ltd., a former Appointed Representative Firm, to trick victims. This is the latest warning about a growing trend of "cloning" FX firms.
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FCA Crushes Hope, Rules On Fraudulent FX Scheme Worth $9.4 Million
2014-04-23T20:47:44.000+02:00
The Financial Conduct Authority is presently arbitrating a case against London resident, Alex Hope, orchestrator of a fraudulent forex scheme that is estimated to have duped clients out of approximately $9.4 million.
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China SAFE to Conduct More Rigorous Checks of FX Businesses
2014-04-23T14:17:18.000+02:00
The PBOC's arm responsible for the FX market, the Chinese State Administration of Foreign Exchnage is raising alarm bells about bank conduct of FX regulations, as the Renminbi hits fresh 14 month lows.
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Hong Kong Financial Regulator Slams RBS for Internal Control Failures
2014-04-22T22:57:32.000+02:00
The Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong’s main financial watchdog, issued a financial penalty to global banking giant, RBS. The regulator issued a reprimand and fined the bank $750,000 for internal control failures.
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Liquidity And Regulation Forcing FX Broker Attrition In US, Canada?
2014-04-22T07:11:58.000+02:00
Whether FX broker attrition is happening is the million dollar question in the North American market right now.
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Gold Is Not A Currency – How To Report Your Non-FX Trades
2014-04-21T07:11:26.000+02:00
Gold Is Not A Currency FX brokers have long since started to offer non-currency-related products on their platforms.
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