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South African FSB Reinstates ACM Gold's License After Questionable Suspension
- Regulators around the world have made significant changes to their procedures surrounding FX over recent times, however in the case of South Africa's FSB, possible omission of procedures can still occur.
Thursday, 31/10/2013 | 08:55 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Quebec Financial Regulator Issues Forex Warning
- Quebec’s regulator, Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), has become the latest financial supervisory group to issue a warning about forex trading following revelations of citizens being the victims of fraud.
Wednesday, 30/10/2013 | 12:01 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Nexusguard enters the PCI Security Standards Council
Wednesday, 30/10/2013 | 00:00 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
Futures Broker Jeffrey Gustaveson To Pay $1.2M Penalty for CPO Fraud Uncovered by CFTC
- Federal Court orders California man permanent ban from CFTC/NFA, and to provide $410K in restitution and $1.2M penalty in connection with fraud, misappropriation and issuing false statements in a $2.5M commodity pool.
Tuesday, 29/10/2013 | 22:50 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
CFTC Issues $400,000 Penalty For FX Fraud and Misappropriation of Funds
- The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has today announced the citation of three individuals and their associated firms for committing FX fraud and misappropriating customer funds.
Tuesday, 29/10/2013 | 17:53 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Twin Fines From CFTC and FCA Hit Rabobank, Ordered To Pay $643 Million, CEO to Resign
- Part of an ongoing investigation into LIBOR price manipulations among major global broker’s and banks; the CFTC and FCA have announced the issuing of an Order against Rabobank, requiring them to pay $643 million.
Tuesday, 29/10/2013 | 13:52 GMT by
Ron Finberg
The Financial Commission Announces Its Newest Member: MFX Broker
- MFX Broker Joins the Financial Commission, which operates a dedicated forex Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) to provide industry professionals with an alternative to legal or regulatory proceedings.
Tuesday, 29/10/2013 | 12:54 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
FINMA FX Probe Taking a Bite Out of UBS, Shares Down 6%
- Shares of UBS are down 6% today after they announced its third quarter earnings results. Despite profit gains, trader reacted to UBS announcing that investigations by FINMA will effect their upcoming earnings.
Tuesday, 29/10/2013 | 12:40 GMT by
Ron Finberg
US Seizes $28 Million From Alleged Silk Road Owner, Whilst Legitimacy Continues With ATM Launch
- The US government has shown clear intention to put an end to all anonymous online marketplaces which use virtual currency to market illicit goods and services. Whilst Ross Ulbricht pays the price, lawful Bitcoiners benefit.
Monday, 28/10/2013 | 10:02 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
CFTC Enforcements in FY2013 Totaled a Record $1.7Billion in Monetary Sanctions Across 82 Actions
- The regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the U.S. commodities futures markets and that recently received new authority under the Dodd-Frank Act, has reported record totals from its enforcement division.
Friday, 25/10/2013 | 14:01 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Canadian State Regulator Cautions Investors About YoutradeFX
- Ontario Securities Commission, the financial services regulator for the Ontario has issued a warning against YoutradeFX. The notification comes after the broker solicits Canadian clients without holding the necessary licenses.
Friday, 25/10/2013 | 07:25 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
State Street Exchange Joins SwapClear Membership From LCH.Clearnet, Expanding Its DerivOne Offering
- Boston headquartered financial services provider in over 100 markets announces the use of a clearing solution from the largest clearer of interest rate swaps that handles in excess of $1 trillion per day notional.
Thursday, 24/10/2013 | 20:26 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
LIBOR Case Haunts UBS as SIX Exchange Starts Investigation Against the Swiss Bank
- UBS, one of the world’s largest banking groups is being investigated by Switzerland’s exchange regulator for breaking of rules governing (LIBOR) ad hoc publicity. The LIBOR scandal saw major banks and traders fined and charged for breaches.
Thursday, 24/10/2013 | 17:53 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
CySEC Requests its Investment Firms to Provide Details Regarding Consolidated Structure
- The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has informed Cyprus Investment Firms to complete a form by November 15 2013 as part of the regulators effort to supervise on a consolidated basis, aiding transparency.
Thursday, 24/10/2013 | 11:51 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
New report shows the challenges that Bitcoin has on law enforcement
Thursday, 24/10/2013 | 00:00 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
New Bill may finally make nationwide US online gaming a reality
Wednesday, 23/10/2013 | 00:00 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
Indian retail giant to take on local Ecommerce market.
Wednesday, 23/10/2013 | 00:00 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
NFA Putting the Squeeze On AlphaMetrix, Forced to Pay $600,000 By November 1st
- Following last week’s report that the NFA was removing AlphaMetrix360 as its third party vendor, the regulator has now notified its parent company, AlphaMetrix Group LLC that it has until November 1st to repay $600,000
Tuesday, 22/10/2013 | 09:16 GMT by
Ron Finberg
PCI European Security Standards Council to meet in Nice
Tuesday, 22/10/2013 | 00:00 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
Russia FX Regulatory Reform Continues as CBR Takes Over New Role as Financial Markets' Watchdog
- This Wednesday the state DUMA is expected to review key Forex legislation which will affect subsequent regulatory implementation carried out by the Central Bank of Russia which recently assumed further authority.
Monday, 21/10/2013 | 19:23 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Brokers Blame Australian Regulator for Unfairly Slamming Down Their Business
- Australia’s main financial watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, issued a notification warning investors of the nature of foreign exchange trading. The notification comes after a regulated broker went into liquidation.
Friday, 18/10/2013 | 14:02 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
CFTC Provides Relief to SEF applicants GTX SEF LLC and LatAm LLC Until November 19th
- Relief extended by CFTC to recent swap execution facility applicants who requested to buy time via no-action letters, in wake of October deadline and overlapping government shutdown which delayed processing.
Friday, 18/10/2013 | 11:23 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Executive Interview: Ran Strauss, CEO of Leverate Explains Technology Provision In FX
- The evolution of technology within the FX industry has gained momentum over recent times, as demand for an expanding range of products increases. Ran Strauss, CEO of Leverate, details how to maintain a competitive edge.
Friday, 18/10/2013 | 06:47 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
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