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CFDs Traders on Now-Closed USG, TradeFred, and EuropeFX Lost US$51.7 Million
2024-12-20T08:20:59.317+02:00
TradeFred and EuropeFX operated as affiliates of Australian-licensed USG.
The court also found that USG breached its licence obligations by offering CFDs to customers in China.
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Union Standard International (Previously USGFX) Loses FCA Licenses
2022-12-29T12:28:58.389+02:00
The license was withdrawn on 16 December 2022.
The broker still operates with an offshore license.
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Damian McDowell Steps Down as USGFX-UK CEO
2022-11-17T10:25:10.104+02:00
His appointment as a Director ended on Wednesday.
His successor for the role is yet to be named.
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USG UK Turns Profits in FY21, Generates £1.27 Million in Revenue
2022-04-01T06:28:51.935+02:00
The broker was previously operating under the brand USGFX.
It was the first full-year financials from its UK operations.
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USGFX Administrator Receives AU$357 Million in Creditors Claims
2022-01-25T13:56:57.027+02:00
Only AU$8 million in broker’s funds are currently available.
The administrator is now attempting to recover the offshore assets of the broker.
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Aussie Dispute Resolution Agency Expels USGFX Membership
2021-12-01T06:49:00.000+02:00
The membership was expelled on November 11.
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USGFX UK CEO Simon Quirke Leaves the Company
2021-06-25T18:46:03.000+02:00
Quirke joined the company in 2018 and previously worked at Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers.
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United Strategic International (Previously USGFX) Owner Rejoins as Director
2021-06-03T10:46:13.000+02:00
He previously stepped down from the position of Director last October.
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ASIC Bans USGFX Director John Martin for 10 Years
2021-06-01T08:23:23.000+02:00
He did not have a clear understanding of the compliance rules.
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USGFX Parent Rebrands FX Business to United Strategic International
2021-05-04T12:46:10.000+02:00
The group is distancing itself from the tainted USGFX brand.
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BRI Ferrier Denies Role in Shutting USG Global’s Bank Accounts
2021-02-11T14:07:58.000+02:00
The liquidator earlier said the broker’s shareholders are causing trouble with its investigation.
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USGFX Assets in Puerto Rico Frozen on Liquidator Request
2021-02-08T17:40:30.000+02:00
USGFX accused BRI of abusing their power after they instructed First Bank in Puerto Rico to freeze accounts of USG Global.
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Court Justifies USGFX Liquidator’s Move of Not Closing Open Positions
2020-12-21T14:02:14.000+02:00
The liquidator did not receive co-operation from the shareholders of the broker.
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USGFX Vanuatu Faces Troubles in Refunding Aussie Clients
2020-12-04T13:06:05.000+02:00
The brokerage is now planning to issue a full refund by March.
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USGFX Owner Hien Min Soe Parts from New London Headquarters
2020-10-07T10:36:50.000+02:00
The administrator blamed him for the company’s troubles.
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ASIC Cancels AFS Licence of USGFX after Entering Liquidation
2020-09-18T07:52:39.000+02:00
ASIC cancelled the FX broker’s licence on the 14th of September 2020.
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USG UK Confirms Group Headquarters Will Be Moved to London
2020-09-11T07:29:44.000+02:00
The headquarters will be moved following the demise of USGFX in Australia.
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Court Orders USGFX Enter Liquidation, BRI Ferrier Remains as Liquidators
2020-09-07T11:32:13.000+02:00
USGFX applied to the Federal Court of Australia to have an alternate liquidator appointed to the broker.
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USGFX to Enter Liquidation as Shareholders Remain Unhelpful
2020-08-31T15:17:34.000+02:00
The external administrator earlier raised concerns over the broker’s financials.
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USGFX Administrators Have Real Concerns Over True Financial Position
2020-07-30T09:58:37.000+02:00
The amount of creditor claims far surpasses what was disclosed in USGFX’s financial records.
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USGFX Administrators BRI Ferrier Extend Convening Period
2020-07-28T12:20:01.000+02:00
The administrators have been granted an order allowing the extension of the convening period until 18 September.
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Following USGFX Administration, USG Moves Headquarters to London
2020-07-21T08:06:29.000+02:00
The Board of USG has also confirmed the resignation of USGFX’s CEO, Shay Zakhaim.
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ASIC Suspends AFS Licence of USGFX After Voluntary Administration
2020-07-21T02:43:08.000+02:00
The AFSL of USGFX has been suspended under section 915B of the Corporations Act 2001.
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USGFX CEO Shay Zakhaim Steps Down as BRI Ferrier Took Over
2020-07-15T14:37:51.000+02:00
He was in the apex position of the company for almost 6 years.
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Breaking: USGFX Enters into Voluntary Administration
2020-07-09T05:03:20.000+02:00
BRI Ferrier has been appointed as the administrator.
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