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Appeal Denied – One World Capital Fraudsters Receive Full Sentencing
- Ponzi scheme fraudsters, John Walsh and Charles Martin, operators of defunct One World Capital saw their appeals rejected. As a result, the two continue to face long jail sentences and restitution charges in the millions.
Wednesday, 31/07/2013 | 10:23 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Institutionalized By Its Own Proponents? Virtual Currency Industry Leaders Announce Foundation Of Self-Regulatory Body
- Bitcoin, among other digital currencies, has grown dramatically in popularity recently, much to the dissent of various worldwide goverments. Today, DATA, a self-regulatory authority was formed.
Tuesday, 30/07/2013 | 15:22 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Regulatory Expansion: British Virgin Islands FSC Issues AvaTrade With Regulatory Approval
- Since the British Virgin Islands FSC implemented a regulatory framework in place of registration, it has attracted a number of overseas firms due to ease of access, AvaTrade being the latest, gaining an FSC license yesterday.
Tuesday, 30/07/2013 | 14:54 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Binary Options Update: New Firms Vie For Market Share, Copy Trading On The Agenda
- July has proven a month of focus on the Japanese market for binary options firms, however post-launch of their respective Japan-compliant platforms at the Forex Magnates Tokyo Summit, new products, brands and software enhancements are abundant in other established markets.
Tuesday, 30/07/2013 | 10:37 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
US Government To Meet With CFTC and SEC Tomorrow To Question Implementation Delays Relating to Dodd-Frank Act
- A panel of US Senators are scheduled to meet with the SEC and CFTC tomorrow in order to ascertain reasons for the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act having taken three years to implement. A focus on OTC derivatives is expected.
Monday, 29/07/2013 | 05:16 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Britain Investigates Possibility of Imposing Transaction Tax on HFT
- British government officials are considering a move to impose a financial transaction tax on HFT in order to deter what it considers to be very short term investors subsequent to a review by economist Professor John Kay.
Monday, 29/07/2013 | 04:28 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
FXDD Compliance Officer Fined $75,000 By NFA For Irregularities In AML Procedure
- Further demonstrating the regulatory effort directed at ensuring that funds received by FX firms are legitimate, the NFA has fined FXDD Chief Compliance Officer James E. Green $75,000 for irregularities brought to light by complaints.
Sunday, 28/07/2013 | 06:35 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
RMB Goes Free: HKMA Refines Renminbi Liquidity Facility To Authorized Institutions, While SGX Announces Imminent RMB Trading
- The Chinese renminbi is the subject of strict governmental controls, however today two entities announced that there is to be some freer movement. Singapore Exchange will offer the first RMB shares on August 5, and HKMA eases access to liquidity.
Thursday, 25/07/2013 | 14:15 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Exclusive: Polish FSA Questions White Labels in “Standards of Conduct for Forex Market” Report
- The Polish Financial Supervisions Authority (FSA) has published a statement titled “Standards of Conduct for the Forex Market”. If enforced with new rules, it could lead to changes in the structure of white label partnerships.
Thursday, 25/07/2013 | 11:26 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Exclusive: FX Firms Experiencing Arbitrage In Far Eastern Markets Due To Abuse Of Bonus Credits By Traders
- According to Forex Magnates research, a recent trend has developed in which FX brokers wishing to attract Far Eastern clients are offering large credits, and in doing so, exposing themselves to potentially catastrophic arbitrage.
Thursday, 25/07/2013 | 09:02 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
FCA Fines Royal Bank Of Scotland £5.6 Million For Failing To Report Transactions
- Whilst regulatory authorities are busily engaged in defining the methods by which they intend to reform financial markets, one such aspect is trade and transaction reporting. The FCA demonstrates that this is also part of its remit by issuing RBS with a penalty.
Thursday, 25/07/2013 | 08:01 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Largest Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Uncovered – SEC Charges Pirateat40 For Fraud
- Ponzi schems remain a big business and the rise of alternative currencies only make them easier to operate. Due to its anonymity, bitcoins have attracted fraudsters, with Pirateat40 being the biggest scamster of all time.
Wednesday, 24/07/2013 | 08:04 GMT by
Ron Finberg
ASIC Releases Half Yearly Regulatory Enforcement Outcomes For January To June 2013
- Australia's financial markets regulator ASIC has demonstrated recently that it is strengthening its regulatory scope, and has today released full details of enforcements which have taken place between January and June this year.
Wednesday, 24/07/2013 | 07:20 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Further US Regulators Delve Deep Into Activities Of Algorithmic Traders: FINRA Questions 10 HFT Firms
- As the first prosecution of an algorithmic trader for market abuse under the Dodd-Frank comes into being, FINRA demonstrates its will to investigate the world of algorithmic trading by issuing detailed questionnaires to HFT firms.
Tuesday, 23/07/2013 | 08:40 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
CFTC Fines Algorithmic Trader $2.8 Million For Spoofing In The First Market Abuse Case Brought By Dodd-Frank Act, And Imposes Ban
- Today, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Britain's FCA announced that they have brought a milestone case against an algorithmic trading entity for market abuse, representing the first Dodd-Frank Act application.
Monday, 22/07/2013 | 13:09 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
A Detailed Look North Of The Border: Canada's FX Industry Explained
- Preview to the recently released Forex Magnates Industry Report for Q2 2013: Canada is one clear example of a country full of potential and issues that require a researcher's treatment to shed light on.
Saturday, 20/07/2013 | 12:30 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Breaking: Japanese Expansion Continues, DMM Securities Launching Australian Division DMM FX
- MM Securities, the world’s second largest retail broker by volume has secured an ASIC license and will soon be launching DMMFX.COM.AU. DMM FX will feature FX and CFDs as well as binary options trading within its brand.
Thursday, 18/07/2013 | 19:38 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Malta The Next Cyprus? MFSA Announces Regulatory Framework For Binary Options
- Malta's financial regulator has today set in place its structure for regulating binary options, classifying them as financial products and replacing the auspices of the Lotteries and Gaming Authority.
Thursday, 18/07/2013 | 11:09 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
CFTC Welcomes Christopher Ehrman As Director of Whistleblower Office
- Subsequent to the formation of the Whistleblower Office, a department allowing the CFTC to offer a reward for reporting transgressions, the CFTC appoints Christopher Ehrman as Director of the division.
Wednesday, 17/07/2013 | 11:51 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Forex Magnates Tokyo Summit In Full Swing During Afternoon of Discussions and Product Launches
- Leaders and influential executives of Japan's vast and established FX industry meet with international CEOs today as 700 attendees engage in discussion, networking and the launching of new products at the 2013 Tokyo Summit.
Wednesday, 17/07/2013 | 11:00 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
SEC Chief Of Enforcement Announces Plans To Leave His Position For Private Sector
- Kenneth Lench, the SEC's Chief of Enforcement has announced that after a 23 year career with the US regulator, he will leave at the end of the month to rejoin the private sector.
Wednesday, 17/07/2013 | 06:47 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
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