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CySec announced Initiation of the compensation payment process for Falcon Brokers
October 31st, 2016
The Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission (CySec) has issued an announcement to inform about its decision for Initiation of the compensation payment process by the Investor Compensation Fund for Clients of IFs (‘the I.C.F’) for Falcon Brokers Ltd. CySec’s decision is subject to paragraphs 3(1)(a) ...
Financial Firms are taking measures to the risk of high volatility and low liquidity ahead of the US Election
October 31st, 2016
Following the announcement of Dukascopy for taking measures due to the risks of high volatility, low liquidity and significant price gaps on the presidential election day in the USA, Capital Index has just announced that the firm changes the ...
The Financial Regulator of Malta warns for a Forex broker provider
October 31st, 2016
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a warning to inform investors and public that the Authority has become aware of an entity operating under the name of MXTrade. MXTrade is a brand owned and operated by or associated ...
LinkedIn could soon be banned in Russia
October 27th, 2016
The world’s largest professional network LinkedIn could soon be blocked in Russia. The company has failed to comply with a law that obliges companies to keep data on Russian users in the country. Apart from not moving servers to ...
SFC Hong Kong warns for Phmarkets
October 26th, 2016
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Hong Kong, has issued an updated Alert List to inform investors and public for a suspicious website. According the new list, the SFC Hong Kong has added the Phmarkets Financial Limited to the suspicious websites list. ...
CBOE Launches Smile Index Based on Implied Volatilities of S&P 500 Options
October 26th, 2016
Chicago Board Options Exchange® (CBOE®) announced today that it has launched the CBOE S&P 500® Smile Index (Ticker: SMILE), a premium-capture strategy benchmark index based on the steepness of the curve of implied volatilities of S&P 500 Index (SPX) options — ...
Mastercard and BMO make Fingerprint and ‘Selfie’ Payment Technology a Reality
October 25th, 2016
Mastercard today announced the North American rollout of Identity Check Mobile™, a new payment technology application that uses biometrics, including fingerprint and facial recognition, to verify a cardholder’s identity and simplify online shopping. BMO Financial Group (BMO) will be the first bank ...
FCA issued a warning against a Forex provider
October 25th, 2016
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning to inform that the Authority believes that the below firm has been providing financial services or products in the UK without FCA’s authorisation. Almost all firms and individuals offering, promoting or selling ...
HKEX to Roll Out Volatility Control Mechanism for its Derivatives Market
October 24th, 2016
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) plans to roll out its Volatility Control Mechanism (VCM) – a measure designed to protect market integrity by preventing extreme price volatility arising from major trading errors and other unusual incidents – for its ...
Online gambling firms under investigation over fears for unfair customers terms and conditions
October 21st, 2016
This follows concerns raised by the Gambling Commission about potential breaches of consumer law, including misleading promotions and unfair terms, being used by firms to block players’ payouts. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is today issuing Information Notices ...
