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Investors and Firms Warned as Fake Emails Claim CySEC Officers Demand Payments
- Fake emails use false employee names; the regulator never charges for certificates or fund releases.
- The regulator recently launched a quiz to help investors recognize scams and warning signs.
Friday, 19/09/2025 | 10:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Informs Firms as EU Commission Targets T+1 Securities Settlement by 2027
- The regulator issued a circular to CIFs, trading venues, and fund managers, outlining the changes.
- At CySEC, a governance structure, including a T+1 committee and workstreams, will be established to manage the transition.
Thursday, 10/04/2025 | 16:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC’s €17 Million 2025 Budget Focuses on Regulatory Oversight and Tech Enhancements
- Over the past three years, the regulator has imposed €7.9 million in fines for regulatory violations.
- The number of supervised entities has grown by 11.8%, reaching 834 by the end of 2024.
Monday, 27/01/2025 | 12:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Flags 38 Finfluencers amid Surge in Financial Scams Targeting Youth
- The regulator is questioning 20 finfluencers over potential illegal financial promotions.
- Two-thirds of 18- to 29-year-olds follow influencers, and most trust their financial advice.
Monday, 21/10/2024 | 23:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
MFSA Raises Flag on Impersonation: “Don’t Get Caught in Fake Email Scams”
- Potential fraud can often be identified by unusual communication and urgent requests for personal information.
- If unsure, verify the entity’s license and stop communication until confirmed, the regulator suggests.
Friday, 27/09/2024 | 10:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFTC's Pham Hits Again: “Decades-Old Regulations' Interpretations Lack Rational Basis”
- Over a month after CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham strongly criticized the regulator for its handling of misconduct allegations in the My Forex Funds case, she has once again attacked its regulatory practices.
- Pham, appointed by President Biden, criticised the unclear roles and responsibilities of different CFTC divisions.
Tuesday, 20/08/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Arnab Shome
CySEC Launches Thematic Review on CIFs Handling of Uninvested Funds
- The review will assess how CIFs handle funds, including methods, disclosures, and compliance.
- The regulator will send CIFs a detailed questionnaire, requiring timely responses and documentation.
Tuesday, 09/07/2024 | 09:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
SEC Nigeria Sounds the Alarm on Fraudsters Posing as Director General
- Scammers posing as the DG are tricking people into sharing personal info and making payments.
- CySEC and FSMA faced impersonation scams where fraudsters exploited their names and logos.
Friday, 05/07/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
UK Gambling Commission Flags NFT Fantasy Football Platform Sorare
- The regulatory organisation is now scrutinizing the platform.
Tuesday, 12/10/2021 | 06:04 GMT by
Arnab Shome
FCA to Establish ‘Regulatory Nursery’ for Newly-Licensed Firms
- The agency wants to closely observe these regulated companies.
Tuesday, 20/04/2021 | 14:55 GMT by
Arnab Shome
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