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FCA released the details of a clone firm
July 20th, 2016
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning to inform that fraudsters are using the details of firms the FCA authorises to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. This is what FCA calls a ...
Taiwan banks suspend ATM services after thieves steal $3 million with help of malware
July 13th, 2016
Taiwan’s top eight banks have suspended services on 900 Automated Teller Machines(ATMs) across the island, after thieves made off with NT$70 million (S$2.94 million) in a coordinated heist, apparently with the help of malware. Bank of Taiwan, Chang Hwa Bank, First Bank and ...
Former PwC employees found guilty in Luxleaks trial
July 1st, 2016
Two former PwC employees at the centre of the so called ‘Luxleaks’ tax scandal have been found guilty and handed suspended sentences. Antoine Deltour, a former auditor for the Big Four firm and ex-employee Raphael Halet received 12 and ...
Everything you need to know about Bitcoin and the new contender Ethereum
June 23rd, 2016
Well, if we leave the EU and the Pound plummets, there’s always Bitcoin,” a glum currency trader joked last week. “Assuming our computers still switch on after Brexit.” He was being facetious. But then the king of all currency ...
FCA warns for unauthorised firm providing financial services or products in UK
June 15th, 2016
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued warnings to inform investors and public regarding a firm that FCA believes that has been providing financial services or products in the UK without the FCA’s authorisation. According to FCA, some firms act without ...
CySec warns that individuals are falsely presenting themselves as CySec officers
June 13th, 2016
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySec) has issued a warning to inform investors and the general public regarding individuals impersonating CySec officers : According to CySec’s warning: Following up on the relevant Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (‘CySEC’) announcement ...
European Commission proposes new e-commerce rules
May 27th, 2016
The European Commission today tabled a package of measures to allow consumers and companies to buy and sell products and services online more easily and confidently across the EU. Delivering on its Digital Single Market and Single Market strategies, ...
FCA issued warnings against clone investment firms
May 18th, 2016
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued press releases to inform public and investors regarding clone financial services firms. According FCA, fraudsters are using the details of firms the Authority has authorised to try to convince people that they work for a ...
A new PayPal themed phishing campaign doing the rounds
May 16th, 2016
Over the past few years, there was explosive growth in malware and targeted spear phishing attacks being distributed via email. While those threats have necessarily garnered a lot of attention, it’s important to stay aware that other more historically ...
FCA UK warns public for a clone financial firm
May 11th, 2016
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning to inform that fraudsters are using the details of firms the FCA authorises to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Find out more about ...
