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ASIC Censures CFD Trader Via Magistrates Court for Market Manipulation
2014-01-30T16:34:02.000+02:00
ASIC has today announced that it intends to pursue criminal proceedings against a New South Wales-based CFD trader for market abuse, with a maximum penalty of $495,000 or 10 years imprisonment.
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Alpari US Fined $50,000 by NFA for Insufficient Compliance with Fortress
2014-01-30T13:38:03.000+02:00
Failure to submit complete trade reports to the NFA's Forex Transaction Reporting Execution Surveillance System and failure to maintain required trade records, cost the former US retail broker $50,000.
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FXDD Hit With €25,000 Fine From Malta Financial Regulators
2014-01-30T11:30:09.000+02:00
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has announced this week that it has fined forex broker FXDD €25,000 for breach of rules in their framework for investment services provider (ISP).
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Deutsche Bank Chief Questions Decision to Limit FX Fixings, Calls for Fundamental Change
2014-01-30T03:20:08.000+02:00
As the manipulation of benchmark rates causes widespread upheaval in the industry, some banks opted to limit daily forex fixings, prompting Deutsche Bank to label this as an unsustainable solution.
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Unlawful Poaching Campaign Draws FCA Ban of Former BGC Senior Executive Anthony Verrier
2014-01-30T02:10:41.000+02:00
The FCA has banned Anthony Verrier, a former senior executive at fx brokerage BGC Partners Inc. from participating in financial services for his misconduct following an abrupt exit from Tullet Prebon.
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France's AMF Adds fxntrade.com And Tradmaker.com To Forex Warning List Now 25
2014-01-29T22:19:11.000+02:00
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), warns about 25 unauthorised Forex firms in France, after two new additions were included in its latest advisory.
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CySEC Asks CIFs for Customer Data as New Risk-Based Supervision in Development
2014-01-29T20:10:18.000+02:00
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has today requested Cypriot Investment Firms (CIFs) to provide certain customer metrics, as the regulator announces a new risk-based supervisory framework underway.
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ILQ Cans Hedging as NFA Files Complaint Against Firm for Failure to Co-Operate
2014-01-29T16:47:06.000+02:00
ILQ has issued a notice to its client base removing the 'hedging' facility that it had previously provided, subsequent to a complaint by the NFA which levels allegations at the company's method of operation.
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New York State plans on regulating Bitcoin
2014-01-29T16:01:15.000+02:00
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New York State Mulls "BitLicense" After Major Arrests
2014-01-29T13:35:36.000+02:00
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Largest Nordic Bank SEB Refuses To Accept Bitcoin Amid Risks
2014-01-29T09:48:19.000+02:00
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Embattled RBS Drops Several Forex Fixings Services Amidst Investigation
2014-01-29T03:15:40.000+02:00
In the midst of a lingering probe into the manipulation of forex and benchmark rates, the beleaguered Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) announced today the cessation of orders for a number of currency fixings.
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TeraExchange Links Up With Traiana CreditLink, Bolsters OTC FX, Derivatives Clearing
2014-01-29T01:07:16.000+02:00
TeraExchange, a multi-facetted exchange specializing in CDs, forex, and derivatives announced its partnership with Traiana CreditLink, the comprehensive, real-time platform for pre and post-trade clearing.
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Russia’s Central Bank Bans and Warns About Digital Currencies
2014-01-28T13:34:15.000+02:00
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South Africa could see online gaming by the end of 2014 according to bill proposal
2014-01-27T14:13:41.000+02:00
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New Russian customs regulation causes shipping issues
2014-01-26T18:22:55.000+02:00
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MAS Licensing Open for RNQFII Program to Invest Offshore-RMB in China's Stock Markets
2014-01-24T17:24:37.000+02:00
Singapore's regulator opens its doors to the Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor licensing, allowing members to invest offshore-RMB in China's Securities Markets, under an aggregate RMB 50 billion programme.
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Kanto Business Bureau Lifts Business Improvement Order From FXCM Japan
2014-01-24T07:47:20.000+02:00
After a year and a half under a Business Improvement Order, the Kanto Financial Bureau has lifted the Order allowing FXCM's Japanese operation to carry on its business as normal.
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US Considers Stringent Capital Adequacy Requirement for CPOs & CTAs
2014-01-23T20:25:43.000+02:00
Following in the footsteps of the FX industry's regulations on net capital adequacy, US financial regulatory authorities are investigating the possibility of implementing a net capital requirement on CPOs and CTAs
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UK's FCA Fines South Africa's Standard Bank Subsidiary £7.6 Million Over AML Failures
2014-01-23T20:15:50.000+02:00
One of Africa's largest banks, with extensive operations in 18 African countries, and in 13 other countries outside of Africa, had its UK subsidiary served a fine by the Financial Conduct Authority over AML failures.
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iFX EXPO Asia Concludes Final Day, Attendees Reflect on Sophisticated Debate
2014-01-23T17:51:11.000+02:00
This year's iFX EXPO in Macau has concluded, and as attendees make their way from the evening party's networking and reflection on two days of high energy industry debate, Asia remains hot property in the FX industry.
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Exclusive: Depaho Ltd Soaks Up FXGM as Cypriot M&A Activity Follows the Big Boys
2014-01-23T16:11:22.000+02:00
CySec has today announced that FXGM has renounced its CIF license, with FXGM stating that it has completed a merger with Depaho Ltd, resulting in the transfer of all staff, including CEO Gil Farhang.
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CySec Outlines Obligatory CIF Conduct, Highlights Illegality of Withholding Withdrawals
2014-01-23T07:37:31.000+02:00
Cypriot watchdog organization, has released a regulatory statement on the trading benefits to clients of CIFs rendering account opening and deposit bonuses useless as they can be withdrawn without trading.
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UBS, RBS in Talks with EU Antitrust Officials Over Swiss Franc Libor Probe
2014-01-23T04:23:18.000+02:00
UBS and three other banks, including RBS are negotiating with EU Antitrust officials to settle a third probe into the manipulation of benchmark rates, this time related to the Swiss Franc Libor rate.
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iFX EXPO Asia 2014 Day 1 Review - Leveraging Up Among Vibrant Discussion
2014-01-22T16:48:13.000+02:00
The first day of this year's iFX EXPO has drawn to a close in Macau, as 1,500 senior industry figures reflect on a day of panel discussions relating to cutting-edge industry developments, and look forward to a vibrant second day ahead.
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