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Regulation
Swiss Watchdog FINMA Blacklists Suisse Trade Center
2018-08-03T19:40:02.000+02:00
The company makes reference to 'global offices' on its website, insinuating broad regulatory authorization
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Swiss Watchdog Launches Proceedings Against $100 Million ICO
2018-07-26T16:59:18.000+02:00
Envion AG uses the word 'profitable' three times on its landing page alone.
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FINMA Appoints Jan Blöchliger as Head of Banks Division
2018-07-10T09:22:39.000+02:00
Blöchliger is replacing Michael Schoch, who joined FINMA in 2012.
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Crypto Finance AG Gains FINMA License for Swiss Operations
2018-06-18T15:39:40.000+02:00
The regulatory license will help the firm to increase its potential clientele.
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"Three Rs of ICOs": US SEC Releases New Information Page
2018-06-11T12:42:40.000+02:00
This follows FINMA of Switzerland's recent publication of a guide to operating a successful ICO.
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Breaking: Swiss Regulator Takes European Lead to Regulate ICOs
2018-02-16T16:36:55.000+02:00
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Swiss Watchdog FINMA Warns Against Pseudo Self Regulator IFCOMM
2018-02-08T23:26:22.000+02:00
IFCOMM lists false membership details for brokers to convince investors that they are affiliated with its operations.
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REGIS-TR Launches Trade Repository Service in Switzerland
2017-10-02T13:19:26.000+02:00
REGIS-TR is also recognized as a registered European Trade Repository for EMIR reporting.
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FINMA Shuts Down E-Coin Racket Amidst Domestic Crackdown
2017-09-19T13:34:48.000+02:00
QUID PRO QUO Association has been closed down for providing nearly $4.2m in fake cryptocurrency.
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New Clone Website Abuses Dukascopy Brand Name, Uses Fake Address
2017-08-17T09:00:50.000+02:00
Dukascopi.com claims to be based in Geneva while the entity controlling it is in St Vincent and Grenadines.
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Bitcoin Suisse AG Opens Up Cryptocurrency Market to Falcon Bank Clients
2017-07-12T15:48:10.000+02:00
Additionally, a Bitcoin ATM has been installed in the lobby of Falcon Private Bank's headquarters in Zurich.
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Swiss Regulator FINMA Warns Against Binary Options Broker Geneva Option
2016-12-21T13:07:02.000+02:00
The unauthorized firm is owned and operated by a Marshall Islands-based entity called HAS Group Ltd.
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Regulation
Swiss FINMA Warns Against Binary Options Broker Swiss Royal Banc
2016-10-27T14:10:10.000+02:00
The unauthorized firm is owned and operated by a UK-based entity called GreenTree Holdings.
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FINMA: Around 15 Swiss Banks in Money Laundering Red Zone
2016-10-17T11:38:46.000+02:00
The banks are being closely monitored and have been requested to provide FINMA with additional information.
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MAS and FINMA Extend Fintech Cooperation Agreement, Cross-Border Exchange
2016-09-12T11:42:03.000+02:00
MAS and FINMA have held joint talks, focusing on fintech regulation and cooperation across both countries.
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FINMA Embarks On Plan To Facilitate FinTech Innovation
2016-03-17T14:26:09.000+02:00
FINMA has taken steps towards facilitating fintech innovation via licensing.
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Dukascopy CEO Speaks out Against FINMA Initiative of Fintech ID Verfication
2016-01-05T17:20:28.000+02:00
FINMA has issued a framework for the digital verification of the onboarding process, however, not everyone is cheering the new technology.
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FINMA Cracks Down on Former UBS FX Employees, Lobbying Industry Bans
2015-12-17T18:05:09.000+02:00
FINMA has levied bans ranging from one to five years against a total of six traders and managers at UBS.
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Unregulated and Unregistered Entity AlgoBanque Exposed by FINMA
2015-12-04T13:36:06.000+02:00
The Swiss financial regulator has exposed the fraudulent claims of an internet entity proclaiming to have an office in Switzerland
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Technology
FINMA Releases Revised Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance
2015-06-23T16:29:35.000+02:00
The latest revision of the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance has instituted measures from both FINMA's past experience and market developments
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Despite the Regulatory Rigmarole, It’s All Just Business for FX Riggers and the Market Triggers
2014-11-13T22:49:39.000+02:00
The 'Trifecta' of regulatory agencies has missed one thing: front-office bankers are working in a savagely competitive environment founded on a performance-ranked hierarchy that breeds the desire to cheat.
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UBS Announces Settlement Talks Over Forex Rate Manipulation
2014-09-29T14:31:55.000+02:00
Despite admissions that large banks colluded to manipulate FX rates, regulators are taking the view that it was only "conduct breaches" among rogue individuals rather than "deliberate manipulation" of the FX market.
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IG Group Holdings PLC Details FINMA License, Swiss Bank and Securities Dealer Now Official
2014-09-26T20:48:12.000+02:00
A company spokesperson has confirmed to Forex Magnates reporters that the firm has officially obtained a Swiss foreign-controlled bank and securities dealer license after opening its Swiss office earlier this year.
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FINMA Undergoes Bankruptcy Proceedings against Beleaguered Espirito Santo
2014-09-19T13:57:00.000+02:00
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has instigated formal bankruptcy proceedings against Banque Privée Espírito Santo SA, following evaluations that the bank has been over-indebted.
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Exclusive: French TV Show Exposes Two Binary Options WLs - Royal De Bank & Futurmarket
2014-09-05T00:44:09.000+02:00
Multiple independent sources are confirming to Forex Magnates about an investigative report on French television exposing two binary options white labels targeting French clients - Royal De Bank and Futurmarket.
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