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New Zealand Regulator FMA Issues Five Warnings of Suspected Scams
2018-06-21T12:21:05.000+02:00
The warnings from the FMA include fake regulator FIAA.
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Bank of International Settlement: Cryptocurrencies Are Like Tamagotchis
2018-06-18T13:51:13.000+02:00
BIS report warns that the more people use a cryptocurrency, the less stable it will be.
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FCA Alerts Public of Unlicensed FX Broker, Two Clone Firms
2018-06-13T17:56:19.000+02:00
Such firms are not an unusual occurrence in the industry.
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Italian Regulator Warns Investors Against Unlicensed FX, Crypto Brokers
2018-05-29T17:27:25.000+02:00
Some of the listed firms are also involved in schemes to encourage investors to trade or invest in cryptocurrencies.
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Belize’s IFSC Warns about False License Claims on Binary/Forex Trade
2018-05-28T20:55:05.000+02:00
It is not yet clear how many clients may have been affected by the firm.
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Canadian Provincial Regulator Issues Warning Against Two Firms' ICOs
2018-05-23T10:43:11.000+02:00
The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is taking part in 'Operation Cryptosweep'.
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FCA Latest Flurry Adds Several FX and Binary Options Brands to Warning List
2018-05-21T18:40:48.000+02:00
Many of these entities are acting in a capacity requiring them to be registered with the FCA.
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New Zealand FMA Warns Against Securities and Acquisition Commission
2018-05-18T20:10:13.000+02:00
The FMA updates the public using warnings and alerts when it believes investors may be at risk.
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New Zealand’s Regulator Warns Against Managed Forex Hub
2018-05-11T17:07:24.000+02:00
The asset manager made false representations regarding its affiliates’ registration with the FMA.
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FCA Warns Against Bulgarian FX Broker Littinvest
2018-05-08T18:23:35.000+02:00
FCA has been urging the public to be alert to the growing threat of unregulated firms targeting the UK residents.
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Belize’s IFSC Warns Against Unregulated Firm Due to Forged License
2018-04-24T16:42:41.000+02:00
Not only did the broker approach clients without having been authorized, but it falsely claims an office in Belize.
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FCA Warns Against Several Unauthorized FX Brokers
2018-04-20T20:22:27.000+02:00
FCA warned that these firms were flagged for operating and targeting UK citizens without a license.
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UK FCA Adds Another FX Broker to Warning List
2018-04-18T16:15:37.000+02:00
The FCA pointed out that CFD Stocks is based out of an undisclosed jurisdiction.
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IFSC Flags Binary Options Broker, Bitcoin Mining Firm Over False Licenses
2018-04-17T20:43:47.000+02:00
The Belize regulator has recently stepped up its fight against binary options brokers.
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Austrian FMA Warns against Trading with iforex24
2018-04-06T17:40:58.000+02:00
The FMA uses investor warnings to inform the public about unauthorized service providers and possible scams.
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FCA Alerts Public to Yet Another Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Broker
2018-03-29T19:44:56.000+02:00
The City watchdog has clarified the company in question does not have any valid license of any kind.
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France’s AMF Exposes Further Illegal Investment Services Providers
2018-03-28T22:18:16.000+02:00
The full list of unauthorized sites is available on the regulator’s website.
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FCA Flags Latest Unauthorized Service Providers, Warns Against Olsson Capital
2018-03-28T18:58:11.000+02:00
The newly-listed entity operates as a CFD, forex, and cryptocurrency brokerage.
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FCA Adds BECFD, SW1 Options to Warning List
2018-03-21T19:44:25.000+02:00
Companies were flagged for offering currency trading services to UK citizens without license
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CONSOB Flags Further Unregulated FX Brokers
2018-03-19T17:29:27.000+02:00
CONSOB has also published a list of firms that have been listed as trading scams by other European regulators.
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FCA Issues Warning Against Clone Firm Westpac Bank of London
2018-03-14T17:20:51.000+02:00
Westpac Bank of London is operating as a clone of Westpac Banking Corporation.
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New Zealand’s FMA Warns Five Businesses Over Lack of AML and CFT Auditing
2018-03-12T11:36:48.000+02:00
The formal warnings have been issued, to entities that did not comply with demands of the AML/CFT Act.
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Danish FSA Issues Warning Against Two Unauthorized Brokers
2018-03-02T16:34:30.000+02:00
The companies were providing financial services in Denmark without authorization.
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Central Bank of Ireland Warns of Unlicensed Firm, Global Ace Investment Ltd
2018-02-22T13:52:53.000+02:00
The warning was issued in response to the company's unauthorized operations in Ireland.
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BCSC Advises Caution in Investing with Cryp Trade
2018-02-22T09:58:24.000+02:00
Cryp Trade has been targeting British Columbia residents through advertisements, despite not being licensed by the BCSC.
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