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NFA Arbitrators Side with FXCM in Twin Cases, Award them $100
2013-11-21T15:51:18.000+02:00
FXCM comes out on top yesterday after the NFA ruled in two arbitration claims against the broker. Allegations by claimants of fraud and breach of contract were dismissed, while FXCM was compensated on its counterclaim.
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Regulator vs Machine! MAS Issues Penalty Against Trader For Improper Use Of Devices
2013-11-20T09:06:51.000+02:00
The Monetary Authority of Singapore issues a $50,000 civil enforcement penalty against forex trader for contravening the Securities and Futures Act with relation to using deceptive and manipulative devices.
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New Jersey Gambling rules
2013-11-20T02:00:00.000+02:00
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FX Fraudster David Prescott Ordered to Pay $1.8 million
2013-11-20T01:07:38.000+02:00
US-based fraudster David Prescott has been issued with a harsh financial penalty after a court in Wisconsin found him guilty of fraud. Prescott is required to pay over $1.8 million in fines.
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FCA Halts Boiler Room 'First Capital Wealth' From Duping Investors
2013-11-20T00:14:40.000+02:00
The UK's financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority has intervened to prevent a suspected boiler room from operating. The regulator enforced a worldwide freeze of assets for First Capital Wealth.
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NADEX Undergoes Rule Enforcement Review By CFTC - Clean Bill Of Health Confirmed
2013-11-19T20:40:43.000+02:00
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has today released the results of an enforcement review which it conducted within binary options exchange NADEX, concluding that the company maintains adequate practices.
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The Chinese Central Bank Commits to Yuan Convertibility, Hastening FX Reforms
2013-11-19T17:18:31.000+02:00
The Central Bank of China's Governor also vowed to "pull out all stops to deepen financial sector reforms" in a new 300 words guidebook to the financial reforms released publicly in China this Saturday.
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CFTC Orders MF Global to Pay $1 Billion in Restitution in Connection with Customer Losses
2013-11-18T19:22:40.000+02:00
In one of the largest recent failures of a Futures Commission Merchant that has been the subject of controversy following its demise, victims have been awarded a degree of justice as the defendant is forced by law to make good.
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Japan Binary Options Industry October Profitability Report: Profits Above Forex
2013-11-18T12:35:24.000+02:00
Among the new regulations being applied to the Japanese binary options industry is the requirement for firms to publish account performance. Ratios include overall payouts as well as the monthly account performance.
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North Of The Border: Ontario Securities Commission Sets Out Trade Reporting Rules
2013-11-15T12:41:30.000+02:00
The Ontario Securities Commission has announced a scope rule relating to the means by which OTC derivatives firms must provide transparent data to trade repositories, in order to achieve greater transparency
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Orchestrator Of New Zealand's Largest Ever Ponzi Scheme Sent To Jail For 10 Years
2013-11-15T10:58:03.000+02:00
David Ross, CEO of Ross Asset Management, has today been sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in jail for orchestrating the largest and highest value Ponzi scheme in the history of New Zealand, with $115 million lost.
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CFTC Publishes Final Rules Pertaining to How FCMs and DCOs Hold Customer Funds
2013-11-15T02:35:51.000+02:00
The Financial watchdog of the the U.S Commodity Futures and Derivatives markets has published a set of finalized rules - some of which go into effect on January 14, 2014 and referencing others that are already in effect.
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New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement rules on payment processing
2013-11-14T02:00:00.000+02:00
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4 ways to increase data safety in the workplace
2013-11-14T02:00:00.000+02:00
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Obama Quick to Appoint Timothy Massad to Chair CFTC, as Agency Looses Key Executives
2013-11-13T16:16:20.000+02:00
Following departures at the CFTC, U.S. President Barack Obama announced yesterday the appointment of a new Chairman of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, as his intention to maintain strict regulations remains.
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Californian FX Fraudster Ordered To Pay $17 Million In Penalties, Plus Jail Term
2013-11-12T22:27:46.000+02:00
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has today announced that it has obtained a federal court order against FX fraudster Lyndon Parilla, who must pay $17 million, plus sit out a 97 month jail term.
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NFA Files Complaint Against Euro Pacific Holdings For Fraud & Deception
2013-11-09T18:52:43.000+02:00
The NFA has charged Euro Pacific Holdings and its CEO Alexander Blum with fraudulent business activities, providing false information, conducting FX business with non-Members of NFA, and using a deficient disclosure document.
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AlphaMetrix Saga Continues, CFTC Obtains Restraining Order Over Fraud
2013-11-07T11:35:10.000+02:00
After falling under the NFA's wrath for failing to pay rebates to fund partners, the CFTC has received a court order against AlphaMetrix Group for its involvement of misappropriation and financial fraud.
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Fraudster Who Led MMA Forex In Dubai Sentenced To Two Years In Jail
2013-11-07T10:40:56.000+02:00
Malik Noureed Awan has been sentenced to two years in jail following a guilty verdict at a court in Dubai on allegations of fraud. Mr Awan's company, MMA Forex had taken deposits from customers that it could not return.
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FINRA Hands out $1.8 Million Fine to TD Ameritrade Clearing and SG Americas
2013-11-07T05:04:59.000+02:00
US regulator, FINRA, fines two brokers a total of $1.8 million for breaking rules relating to reporting of options trades. The securities regulator found the two firms guilty of breaches and supervisory failings.
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission Waves Goodbye To Commissioner Bart Chilton
2013-11-06T18:09:24.000+02:00
Outspoken critic of the commodities and futures trading industry over which he presides, Bart Chilton announced surprisingly that he has submitted his resignation as CFTC Commissioner to the White House.
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SEC Appoints Criminal Prosecutor David A.Glockner As Head Of Chicago Office
2013-11-06T10:34:03.000+02:00
The US Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday announced the appointment of David A. Glockner As Regional Director of the SEC's Chicago Office.
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More Scrutiny for US FX and Futures Industry - CFTC to Force IBs, CPOs and CTAs to Register with NFA
2013-11-06T02:24:56.000+02:00
US federal agency that governs financial derivatives, the CFTC, has put forward new proposals for regulated financial services firms. Under new proposed rules, IBs, CPOs and CTAs will be required to become and maintain membership with the NFA.
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Volante Technologies devises tool to assist with SEPA card regulations
2013-11-06T02:00:00.000+02:00
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7 Banks Sued Over FX Rates Manipulation; HSBC Latest to Announce Cooperation with Authorities
2013-11-05T13:48:33.000+02:00
A retirement fund from Massachusetts alleges that the international FX manipulation investigation exposes a conspiracy that violates US antitrust laws, hurting the returns on trades and pension plans.
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