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Denmark’s FSA Orders Saxo Bank to Dump Crypto Holdings

  • The watchdog said the law does not permit Saxo Bank's engagement in crypto trading.
  • In other news, Saxo Bank saw a decline of 8% in its FX trading volume in June.
Wednesday, 05/07/2023 | 12:57 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
Institutional FX

STP Boosts Offering with DFSA-Approved Prime Brokerage Services

  • STP receives DFSA approval to provide prime brokerage services.
  • The move aims to cater to the needs of increasing HNWIs, and institutional investors.
Monday, 05/06/2023 | 09:56 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Plus500 Strengthens MENA Presence with New DFSA License

  • The company is now holding twelve regulatory licenses globally.
  • Several other brokers also gained a DFSA license in recent years.
Monday, 06/02/2023 | 08:01 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

DFSA Wants to Better Protect Clients Assets, Publishes New Strategy

  • The new strategy consists of four pillars: Delivery, Engagement, Innovation and Sustainability.
  • Dubai aims to become the world capital of finance.
Monday, 16/01/2023 | 10:43 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

Exclusive: Zenfinex Enters MENA with New DFSA License

  • The FX and CFDs broker is now regulated in four jurisdictions.
  • It is currently operational in ten countries.
Tuesday, 29/11/2022 | 04:42 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

DFSA Publishes List of "Recognised Crypto Tokens" as Changes Take Effect

  • As of Nov 1, only recognized crypto tokens can be transacted within or from the (DIFC)
  • The preliminary list of 'recognized tokens' consists of BTC, ETH, and LTC
Tuesday, 01/11/2022 | 10:45 GMT by Damian Chmiel
FinTech

UAE: DFSA Switches ITL Application from Cohort to Open Window Format

  • DFSA started accepting applications on Friday.
  • Since its launch in 2017, ITL has accepted 67 companies.
Friday, 15/07/2022 | 17:31 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
FinTech

Blockchain Test Proves Its Potential in the DFSA’s Regulatory Sandbox

  • DFSA partnered with a Danish B2B software firm and conducted a blockchain test.
  • The test showed Blockchain’s potential, though new risks emerge.
Friday, 04/02/2022 | 16:00 GMT by Nicholas Otieno
Brokers

Exclusive: UK Broker ZenFinex Applies for Dubai and Seychelles Licenses

  • The broker is now holding an FCA license.
Friday, 05/11/2021 | 09:50 GMT by Arnab Shome
Executive Moves

Pepperstone Promotes Alexander Kolpokchi as DFSA Entity Head

  • He was already holding the role as an interim for months.
Wednesday, 29/09/2021 | 07:28 GMT by Arnab Shome
Executive Moves

DFSA Appoints F. Christopher Calabia as the New Chief Executive

  • He will join the financial markets regulator on October 1.
Thursday, 12/08/2021 | 06:29 GMT by Arnab Shome
Regulation

DFSA Seeks Feedback on Proposed Security Token Regulations

  • The regulator will accept feedback on the framework for 30 days.
Monday, 29/03/2021 | 11:16 GMT by Arnab Shome
Brokers

MultiBank Group Gains DFSA License, Opens Office in Dubai

  • The brokerage now has seven regulatory licenses.
Wednesday, 14/10/2020 | 12:55 GMT by Arnab Shome
Brokers

Japan's DMM Securities Continues to Leave Competition Behind

  • Another year in a row DMM Securities tops the rankings with highest number of accounts
Tuesday, 10/03/2020 | 09:21 GMT by Sylwester Majewski
Brokers

DFSA Warns of Fraudsters Impersonating CySEC

  • Fraudsters continue to impersonate the regulator to try and scam investors.
Thursday, 20/06/2019 | 09:49 GMT by Celeste Skinner
Brokers

Exclusive: HotForex Expands Operations, Launches in the UAE

  • The launch comes less than a month after the broker acquired a Dubai Financial Services Authority license.
Monday, 07/01/2019 | 13:27 GMT by Celeste Skinner
Brokers

Exclusive: Several Big Brokers Seeking Dubai Financial Services License

  • Large brokers such as CMC Markets, LCG and Pepperstone have filed their applications with the Dubai Financial Services Authority
Friday, 04/05/2018 | 12:17 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Brokers

Amana Capital Launches MT5 Offering, Adds Bitcoin Trading

  • FCA-regulated brokerage Amana Capital is adding a new line up of products to its offering.
Wednesday, 18/10/2017 | 14:43 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
News

SFC, DFSA Ink Fintech Collaboration Contract

  • The two authorities plan to assist one another in staying up to date with fintech developments and their applications.
Monday, 28/08/2017 | 09:34 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff
Brokers

Exclusive: HY Markets Rebrands as HYCM, to Launch New Website

  • Starting Monday, clients of HY Markets will be referred to the new HYCM site and trading platforms.
Sunday, 17/07/2016 | 11:09 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Regulation

HSBC Moves Middle East Head Office from Jersey to Dubai

  • HSBC Middle East completed its transfer to Dubai which will attract assets ‎valued at more than $40 billion to DIFC.
Thursday, 30/06/2016 | 22:10 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader
Brokers

Breaking: Amana Capital Obtains Lucrative DFSA License

  • Amana joins the ranks of IG, Saxo Bank and Henyep Capital Markets as a holder of a Dubai Financial Service Authority license.
Wednesday, 13/04/2016 | 05:51 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation

Exclusive: Dubai’s New Retail License Margin Limits and IG’s Expansion

  • The Dubai Financial Services Authority has issued a brand new type of license for IG Group allowing it to market to retail investors
Friday, 16/10/2015 | 11:00 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
Analysis

Dubai Tries to Attract Investors by Lowering the Bar for Professional Status and More

  • Dubai is set to strengthen the supervisory and enforcement powers of its financial watchdog to get closer in line with International Standards. Also, creates a new category for $500,000 Qualified Investor Fund.
Wednesday, 20/08/2014 | 08:40 GMT by Avi Mizrahi
Brokers

Henyep Capital Markets Ltd. Launches FCA-Licensed HY Binary Options

  • UK-based Henyep Capital Markets Ltd. has announced the launch of HY Binary Options, a fully regulated and FCA-licensed company - the first such regulated entity since Alpari's exit from the industry.
Friday, 04/04/2014 | 12:17 GMT by Jeff Patterson
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