ThinkMarkets introduces new cryptocurrencies into its offer
ThinkMarkets, a leading multi-asset financial services provider, has extended its footprint in the popular digital currency trading space with its new range of Cryptocurrency financial derivatives contracts.
The award-winning, dual-regulated broker based in London & Melbourne is among the few online providers to offer the...
Paysafe Group plc Trading Update
Paysafe Group plc (LSE: PAYS, “Paysafe” or the “Group”), a leading global provider of payment solutions, issues the following scheduled trading update covering the period since the release of the Group’s Half-Year Results on 10 August, 2016.
Current trading
-Further to the update on trading given...
CFTC Chairman Giancarlo Appoints Matthew B. Kulkin as Director of the Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo today announced the appointment of Matthew B. Kulkin to serve as Director of the CFTC’s Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO). Kulkin comes to the CFTC from the law firm Steptoe &...
SEC Awards $5.5 Million to Whistleblower
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $5.5 million to a whistleblower who provided critical information that helped the SEC uncover an ongoing scheme.
According to the SEC’s order, the whistleblower was employed at the company involved in the wrongdoing...
National Bank of Poland Spends close to PLN 100k on YouTube Campaign against Cryptocurrencies.
National Bank of Poland Spends close to PLN 100k on YouTube Campaign against Cryptocurrencies. Triggers instant controversy. In December 2017 NBP, the Polish Central Bank launched a PR campaign directed at the Polish people, warning against risks associated with cryptocurrencies.
2018 Update
It has been about...
Enhanced regulatory environment set to fundamentally disrupt CFD trading industry
At least 23 CFD trading providers set to go under as consumer protection measures raise responsibility in the industry to new heights.
Regulations proposed by the FCA, as well as added pressure from measures introduced by ESMA, designed to provide better protection to retail investors...
Singapore and Hong Kong Bolster FinTech Ties with Cooperation Agreement
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) signed an agreement to strengthen co-operation on FinTech between the two cities and foster FinTech development within the region. The Co-operation Agreement (“Agreement”) was exchanged on 25 October 2017, at the...
SEC Announces Christopher Hetner as Senior Advisor to the Chairman for Cybersecurity Policy
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Christopher R. Hetner will continue to serve as Senior Advisor to Chairman Jay Clayton for Cybersecurity Policy, having previously served in this role under Chair Mary Jo White and Acting Chairman Michael Piwowar. Mr. Hetner will...
SAP Blockchain Initiative Expands to 27 Members
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) said today that 27 customers and partners, with a total market value of $819 billion,* have joined SAP's blockchain co-innovation initiative. The initiative seeks to integrate the digital ledger system into Internet of Things (IoT), manufacturing and digital supply-chain solutions using the SAP® Cloud Platform Blockchain...
MetaQuotes Software launches the Market of brokerage solutions for MetaTrader 5
MetaQuotes Software has announced the launch of the marketplace of third-party solutions for MetaTrader 5. The new service will enable financial technology providers to directly offer their goods and services to brokers. The purpose of the Market is to provide clients access to a wide...
