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Watch Out for This Popular Crypto Exchange Clone

  • A scam company is again impersonating Coinbase, this time in the UK.
  • Be wary of emails and phone calls from people posing as platform representatives.
Monday, 12/02/2024 | 10:41 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Flags over 50 Unregistered Firms Promoting Financial Services

  • The flagged entities include Extron Exchange, Crypto Miners Limited, Trusted Coinmining, and Capital Wave FX.
  • The FCA cautioned investors of these firms that they will not access the protection of the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Monday, 29/01/2024 | 18:22 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

Europe's ETF Market Expands, Challenges US Dominance: Expert's Insights

  • Innovation is important in the evolution of ETFs.
  • Bond ETFs lead the way in the industry.
Monday, 29/01/2024 | 16:03 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

XTB Introduces Autoinvest Feature to Boost Investment Plans in the UK

  • This feature allows investors to engage in regular and automated investing.
  • XTB has launched a marketing campaign in the UK to promote the benefits of this new offering.
Thursday, 25/01/2024 | 13:14 GMT by Jared Kirui
FinTech

The Great Fintech Slowdown: US and UK's Funding Struggle in 2023

  • US fintech funding falls 36% to $18.2 Billion in 2023, while the UK sees 63% drop to $4.2 Billion.
  • Economic challenges lead to those significant downturns in the biggest fintech economies.
Monday, 08/01/2024 | 11:16 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Cancels Apex Legal Limited's Regulatory Permit

  • This decision was triggered by the firm's failure to engage in regulated activities.
  • Apex Legal Limited received its authorization from the FCA in 2016.
Friday, 05/01/2024 | 15:48 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

OKX Achieves Compliance Just Days before UK Crypto Rule Deadline

  • OKX aligns with upcoming UK crypto regulations by introducing user questionnaires, starting from January 8th.
  • It joins Binance and MoonPay in complying with the UK's new crypto regulations beginning next Monday.
Tuesday, 02/01/2024 | 19:54 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Cancels 1,266 Unauthorized Firms, Imposes Record Fines in 2023

  • FCA intensifies actions against misleading financial ads and unauthorized firms in the UK.
  • Record fines and firm cancellations mark FCA's robust approach to protect consumers.
Thursday, 28/12/2023 | 14:10 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Beware the Clone: UK Watchdog Flags Fake Spreadex Site

  • Scammers use a domain name strikingly similar to spreadex.com.
  • Clone firms trick investors with false promises, leading to financial losses.
Friday, 22/12/2023 | 12:21 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX

FINMA Aligns Derivatives Rules with EU, UK: Extends Transitional Period for Equity Options

  • This extension for equity options lasts until January 2026.
  • It aims to prevent Swiss derivatives traders from facing disadvantages.
Wednesday, 20/12/2023 | 15:33 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

Regulators on High Alert: FCA, SFC, and FSC Issue New Warnings

  • New entities flagged for lacking investment service licenses.
  • Regulators like FCA, SFC, and FSC stay active, updating warning lists daily.
Wednesday, 20/12/2023 | 11:23 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Revolut Halts Crypto Purchases for UK Business Customers: Report

  • This step is in response to the regulations imposed by the FCA.
  • The suspension will be effective from January 3, 2024.
Monday, 18/12/2023 | 18:39 GMT by Jared Kirui
Payments

UK Contemplates Visa and Mastercard Fee Caps Amid Crypto Disruption

  • Can cryptocurrencies disrupt Mastercard and Visa's 99% stronghold?
Thursday, 14/12/2023 | 12:19 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Retail FX

Regulatory Sloth: FCA Sluggish in Adapting to Financial Market Crimes

  • The FCA is undergoing major reform to combat financial crime faster.
  • A National Audit Office report has highlighted the need to effectively manage these changes.
Monday, 11/12/2023 | 10:39 GMT by Damian Chmiel
FinTech

SumUp Raises over $300M, Defies European Fintech Trend

  • The company boosted its valuation and global fintech reach.
  • However, the broader industry is experiencing a funding slump.
Monday, 11/12/2023 | 09:08 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Issues 1,716 Warnings about Unregistered Firms from April 2022 to March 2023

  • The regulator prevented 1 in 5 new consumer investment firms from entering the market.
  • Inquiries about potential scams have increased 12% annually since 2020.
Friday, 08/12/2023 | 17:25 GMT by Jared Kirui
Institutional FX

FCA: Cash Savings Market Experiences Surging Interest Rates

  • Easy access accounts are offering interest rates exceeding 5%.
  • FCA's intervention has led to a decline of £11 billion in non-interest-bearing accounts.
Wednesday, 06/12/2023 | 13:37 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

Robinhood Aims for the UK Market Comeback in 2024, Third Time Around

  • The platform has already undergone two unsuccessful attempts to enter the UK market.
  • It is undertaking its third attempt, initially without access to British financial instruments.
Thursday, 30/11/2023 | 07:25 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

UK Government Urges Disclosure of Unpaid Crypto Taxes, Warns of Penalties

  • Failure to comply within 30 days may lead to penalties in the UK.
  • The UK government is planning to incorporate crypto in self-assessment forms.
Wednesday, 29/11/2023 | 16:41 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

FCA Implements "Polluter Pays" Rule to Safeguard Personal Investments

  • New reserves would cover poor advice redress.
  • The regulator is now starting the consultation period, which runs until March 2023.
Wednesday, 29/11/2023 | 08:14 GMT by Damian Chmiel
FinTech

Revolut Contemplates Auditor Swap Ahead of Banking License Decision

  • The company has disputed a recent audit report.
  • This move has raised a concern about the impact on Revolut's application for a banking license.
Tuesday, 28/11/2023 | 15:55 GMT by Jared Kirui
FinTech

Fintech Firm Volt Rides Wave of Series B Funding to Australian Shores

  • The company is expanding its payment technology.
  • Local Megatix is the first to adopt Volt for quicker transfers.
Thursday, 23/11/2023 | 08:50 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Interactive Brokers Targets UK Savers with Trading Commission Credit Promotion

  • The brokerage firm is offering a commission credit of £55 for ISAs in the UK.
  • This promotion allows users to access global securities and tax benefits.
Tuesday, 07/11/2023 | 18:16 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

FCA's Q3 Report Reveals 5,310 Amended Financial Promotions amid Regulatory Scrutiny

  • Unauthorized firms faced 488 alerts, with 11% of them attributed to clone scams.
  • The UK's markets watchdog is focusing on the new financial promotions regime.
Friday, 03/11/2023 | 14:29 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

FCA Unveils Fresh Guidance amidst Crypto Marketing Turmoil in the UK

  • The new crypto marketing rules have been in effect in the UK for a month.
  • Many firms still fail to meet the requirements, so the FCA is publishing new guidance.
Thursday, 02/11/2023 | 13:31 GMT by Damian Chmiel
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