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ASIC to Wind Up 95 Financial Services Firms: Multiple CFDs Brokers Named
2024-11-05T07:48:58.819+02:00
The CFDs brokers include Aximtrade, Vortex Trading, Ridder Trader, and a few others.
None of the named CFDs brokers now offers services under AFS licenses.
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ASIC Wants Purview on BNPL: Likely to Issue ‘Standalone’ Guidance
2024-10-24T07:16:01.448+02:00
The regulator is currently consulting with stakeholders before finalising it.
It will focus on addressing modified responsible lending obligations and other obligations.
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CryptoCurrency
Aussie Crypto Exchange’s Ex-CEO Charged for $1.5M Theft from Customer
2024-10-22T06:56:51.846+02:00
The CEO allegedly used the funds to pay company liabilities.
The exchange operated for over three years and is currently under liquidation.
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Regulation
ASIC's “Rewrite” Game-Changing Rules Just Went Live: Is Your CFD Brokerage Ready?
2024-10-21T09:20:28.706+02:00
1st part of Australia's new OTC derivative reporting rules has just come into effect.
CFD Brokers must now provide collateral reporting, new unique identifiers, and standardized XML formatting.
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Retail FX
Australia Has 280 New AFS License Holders: How Many of Them Are CFDs Brokers?
2024-10-11T06:24:46.649+02:00
The Aussie regulator received 1,531 licensing and registration applications in the last fiscal year.
It also cancelled or suspended 239 AFS licences.
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ASIC's Final Decision against CFDs Broker Prospero Markets: Cancels License
2024-10-02T07:03:55.615+02:00
The regulator suspended the broker's AFS license last December.
The broker is currently under liquidation.
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Crypto Exchanges in AU Require Financial Licenses Starting in 2024: ASIC Expands Act
2024-09-23T10:47:48.753+02:00
Australian regulators will require crypto exchanges to obtain financial licenses by November 2024.
ASIC’s Alan Kirkland outlined new crypto regulations at the AFR Crypto and Digital Assets summit.
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ASIC Rewrite Is Knocking: What Should CFDs Brokers Know?
2024-09-23T10:21:23.406+02:00
Although the commencement date for the ASIC Rewrite has been set for 30 September 2024, its implementation will be done over two staggered dates.
ASIC Rewrite will bring reporting changes around collateral and single-sided relief provisions.
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Regulation
Aussie Watchdog Seeks Tech Partner for 5-Year Fraud Fight
2024-09-19T08:07:03.119+02:00
ASIC builds on its successful takedown of over 7,300 fraudulent sites since July 2023.
The move aims to enhance Australia's fight against online financial fraud, which cost investors $1.3 billion last year.
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ASIC Just Gained New Powers. Check If They Will Affect FX/CFD Brokers
2024-09-19T05:44:02.134+02:00
Australia has enacted new laws granting ASIC expanded powers to regulate financial market infrastructure.
The reforms aim to enhance stability and efficiency in the country's financial system.
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6 Years After This FX/CFD Broker's Collapse, Its Ex-Director Pleads Guilty
2024-09-18T09:41:55.804+02:00
Former Berndale Capital Securities director Daniel Kirby has pleaded guilty.
The financial misconduct charges included misuse of company funds and providing false information.
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Retail FX
ASIC Prohibits CFDs “Margin Discounts”: How Shall Brokers Prepare?
2024-09-16T10:22:00.579+02:00
ASIC warns CFD issuers to stop offering illegal “margin discounts” to retail clients.
CFD issuers must comply with ASIC's rules or face penalties for breaching the CFD PIO.
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Retail FX
FXOpen Has Lost Its Australian License
2024-09-04T07:01:33.545+02:00
The license was canceled by ASIC for breaches of licensing obligations by the broker.
FXOpen was founded in 2005 and received the AFS license in December 2011.
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Regulation
$180 Million Forex Ponzi Scheme Lands 11-Year Prison Sentence
2024-09-03T10:12:33.107+02:00
Tony Iervasi, former director of Courtenay House, has been sentenced in Australia.
The fraud, which operated for over 6 years, resulted in a net loss of $54 million to around 585 investors.
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Want to Become a CFD Broker in Australia? ASIC Has an Important Update for You
2024-08-29T09:51:32.900+02:00
The Aussie regulator introduces a new digital portal for license applicants.
It aims to streamline the process of obtaining AFS authorization, which is used by CFD firms.
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CryptoCurrency
Kraken Violated Australian Law by Offering Margin Products: Court Rules
2024-08-23T07:53:25.156+02:00
The court determined that Kraken's fiat-based margin products breached regulations, while the crypto-based products did not.
The crypto exchange operator was taken to court by ASIC for violating Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) rules.
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Institutional FX
Australia's Financial Regulator Cancels Libertas Financial Planning License
2024-08-19T15:55:24.686+02:00
The regulator acted under the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) regulation, which took effect in April.
The CSLR made a compensation payment to the affected client on 24 July 2024.
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ASIC against Scams: Number of Blocked Sites Dropped to 62 in July from 751 in January
2024-08-19T08:06:54.593+02:00
The regulator blocked over 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites.
It refers suspicious sites to a third-party company for blocking.
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Executives
Exclusive: “ASIC Is Monitoring the Emergence of Prop Trading Firms”
2024-08-14T15:40:00.000+02:00
Finance Magnates recently interviewed Dr Rhys Bollen, ASIC's Digital Assets Senior Executive Leader, discussing the regulator’s focus areas and challenges.
“An area for future focus for ASIC is the distribution of CFDs by issuers via emerging channels, such as ‘prop trading’ services,” he said.
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ASIC Sues ASX over Allegedly Misleading CHESS Project Statements
2024-08-14T08:03:27.674+02:00
ASX’s misleading statements damaged market trust and had broad impacts, claims ASIC.
This case follows a recent $1,050,000 penalty imposed on ASX by ASIC in March 2024.
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Retail FX
ASIC and Vietnam’s SSC Formalize Regulatory Partnership with New MoU
2024-08-05T10:14:09.496+02:00
The MoU is part of a capacity-building program funded by DFAT through the Mekong Australia Partnership.
It aims to enhance technical cooperation, information sharing, and market transparency.
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Director's “Cavalier Attitude” Leads to 10-Year ASIC Ban, License Loss
2024-07-31T08:56:42.013+02:00
ASIC bans United Global Capital director for a decade and cancels company's license due to misconduct.
The regulator found that UGC engaged in deceptive practices and failed to meet licensee obligations.
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EuropeFX's Sole Director Banned in Australia for 5 Years
2024-07-25T09:11:47.307+02:00
Pedro Sasso appealed the regulator's decisions, but his appeal was rejected.
EuropeFX offered retail clients access to CFDs issued by the now-closed USG.
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This Telegram Pump-and-Dump Scheme May Cost 15 Years in Prison
2024-07-23T08:17:33.856+02:00
ASIC charges four individuals for alleged stock price manipulation via the popular messaging app.
The scheme involved artificially inflating penny stock prices before selling for profit.
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AmEx Violates Aussie Credit Card Sale Compliance: Must Pay AU$8 Million
2024-07-19T08:11:42.009+02:00
The credit card issuer violated design and distribution obligations when selling two co-branded credit cards.
It is the third-largest credit issuer in the country.
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