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The Dodd-Frank Debate - Senior Industry Executives Debate Responsibilities On Trade Reporting During London Discussion Panel
2013-06-30T11:54:01.000+02:00
Senior FX and technology executives gathered on Thursday to debate the forthcoming challenges associated with introducing compliant trade reporting solutions in the advent of the Dodd-Frank Act.
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Non-compliance with PCI DSS regulations could result in hefty fines for merchants
2013-06-30T02:00:00.000+02:00
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CFTC Files Case Against Ex-MF Global CEO: Orders Firm To Pay $100 Million Penalty
2013-06-27T21:14:04.000+02:00
The CFTC today filed an order against ex-CEO of bankrupt firm MF Global for misappropriation and unlawful use of almost $1 billion of customer funds. If approved by the District Court, a $100 million penalty will apply.
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Bitcoins show the way for illegal gambling backdoor access
2013-06-27T02:00:00.000+02:00
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Commodity Pool Fraud & Misappropriation Costs Capital Management Group $479,402 In CFTC Lawsuit
2013-06-26T17:11:52.000+02:00
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has demanded a fine just short of half a million dollars from Michael Gale of Littleton, Colorado for embezzling $900,000 of client funds, making false statements and misappropriation.
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Cypriot Regulator CySEC Grants Four CIF Licenses To New Arrivals In Cyprus
2013-06-26T12:06:08.000+02:00
Cypriot law firm MAP S. Platis has today confirmed that four FX firms have been granted CIF licenses by Cypriot regulator CySEC, further alluding to the island's attractiveness to firms wishing to enter the European market.
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CFTC Orders Penalties on Two Forex Frauds and Ponzi Schemes
2013-06-26T08:47:44.000+02:00
In separate statements, the CFTC announced that it had received two court orders against alleged forex frauds. The orders stemmed from cases that were charged against the defendants in March 2012 and September 2011.
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California takes on Bitcoin foundation with Cease-And-Desist
2013-06-26T02:00:00.000+02:00
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Israel's FX Industry Leaders Continue To Speak Out On ISA's Regulatory Proposals
2013-06-25T14:10:18.000+02:00
Following yesterday's report that Israel's financial markets regulator the ISA is finalizing its new regulatory structure , senior industry executives provide their view to Forex Magnates on potential effect.
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CySEC Releases Announcement Confirming Reasoning for Handing LQD Markets €80,000 Penalty, Confirms Settlement
2013-06-25T12:16:55.000+02:00
Subsequent to yesterday's exclusive report by Forex Magnates that Cypriot regulator CySEC has demanded LQD Markets to pay 80,000 euros, the regulator today confirmed the reason for the imposition, and the total amount, now mutually settled in full.
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LQD Markets Required to Pay €80,000 by CySEC; Comes To Mutually Agreeable Settlement
2013-06-24T11:47:48.000+02:00
Cypriot regulator CySEC has today entered into a settlement with LQD Markets following the company's exclusive announcement to Forex Magnates regarding CySEC's issue of an €80,000 fine as rules tighten.
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Exclusive: FXCM Speaks Out On Potentially Damaging Effects Of Israel's Proposed Regulatory Reform
2013-06-24T09:19:50.000+02:00
Following an exclusive revelation by Forex Magnates that Israel's ISA plans to impose extremely strict capital adequacy, leverage and client exposure rulings, FXCM voices extreme concern for domestic retail FX industry.
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Exclusive: Israel's Finance Committee Receives Stringent New Proposals From National Regulator On OTC Markets
2013-06-24T08:11:06.000+02:00
In an exclusive report by Forex Magnates, the State of Israel's Knesset Finance Committee has been presented with a set of detailed procedures for reforming regulations in Israel, relating to leverage, client funds and suitability of products to clients.
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Danish FSA Completes Two Month Inspection of Saxo Bank - No Irregularities Found
2013-06-22T21:40:17.000+02:00
A decline in Saxo Bank's revenue during 2012 prompted a full inspection of activities by the Danish regulatory authorities, which has now been completed with no irregularities found in adherance to rulings.
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CySEC Bares Its Teeth: Trading Point Fined €5,000 For Infringement of Client Funds Regulations
2013-06-21T17:29:49.000+02:00
Cypriot regulator CySEC today demonstrated its commitment to monitoring of the administrative and compliance procedures of brokers in its jurisdiction by imposing a €5,000 administrative penalty on Trading Point.
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US Court Orders Tony Hunter's 'Double Act Fraud' to Pay $11.7 million
2013-06-21T01:39:09.000+02:00
A U.S. District Court in North Carolina found FX and Commodity fraudster Tony Hunter who ran Prestige and D2W guilty of fraud and regulatory violations, the Order enforces a $11.7 million financial penalty.
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Hong Kong Regulator Calls For Greater Transparency - HKMA To Implement Trade Reporting Structure in July
2013-06-20T12:22:10.000+02:00
Following the lead taken by the CFTC in US, Hong Kong's HKMA has developed a set of rules for the reporting of all OTC derivatives trades via an electronic system, with FX NDFs being in the frame.
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CFTC Orders ABN AMRO Clearing to Pay $1 Million to Settle Charges
2013-06-19T16:34:11.000+02:00
The CFTC has announced that it has ordered ABN AMRO Clearing Chicago LLC to pay $1 million to settle charges against the firm. The charges include failing to segregate or secure sufficient customer funds and meet minimum capital requirements.
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Is WebMoney the Next Liberty Reserve?
2013-06-19T11:48:51.000+02:00
Since the seizure of Liberty Reserve’s operations last month, it has put all alternative payment providers in focus. Coming into the spotlight now is WebMoney, as its Ukrainian unit was the subject of a raid an bank account freeze.
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European Payments Council Drops Investigation into E-Payment Standards
2013-06-19T02:00:00.000+02:00
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CFTC Says Pay Up! US Regulator Orders Puerto Rican Firm To Pay $1,593,444 For FX Fraud
2013-06-18T18:38:52.000+02:00
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today obtained a court order against Angel F Collazo and his companies ACJ Capital LLC and Solid View Capital LLC for FX fraud, resulting in a $750,000 fine and $843,444 in restitutions.
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NFA Signs Agreement with TeraExchange to Provide Regulatory Services to its Swap Execution Facility
2013-06-18T17:38:06.000+02:00
The NFA and TeraExchange have announced that they have signed an agreement where the NFA will provide regulatory services for TeraExchange’s SEF. The agreement finalizes TeraExchange’s evolvement from an EBOT to a SEF.
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Australian Regulator Goes Light on Dark Pools - Recognizes HFT and Dark Liquidity as Part of Financial Landscape
2013-06-18T12:24:06.000+02:00
ASIC joins the international debate on high-frequency trading, today releasing a refined set of rules for HFT and dark pool liquidity. The regulator has refrained from imposing restrictions such as resting times.
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Westward Ho! Admiral Markets Gains FCA Regulation; Seeks UK and European Client Base
2013-06-17T17:01:38.000+02:00
Estonian forex broker Admiral Markets today announced that the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority has granted a license to the company, allowing expansion into Britain and Western Europe.
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Gotcha! Singapore's MAS Cites 133 FX Traders for Attempts To Manipulate Regulatory Benchmarks
2013-06-17T11:56:49.000+02:00
Singapore's MAS identified 133 traders engaging in what the regulator describes as intentionally influencing the financial benchmarks after a year-long review of the industry. Strict adherence to new benchmarks required.
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