OANDA, New York based forex trading serving provider recently revealed in an announcement that it has made a new addition to its APAC region senior level leadership team. As per statement released by the firm…
David Humphries Joins First Derivatives as Chief Operating…
[caption id="attachment_369169" align="alignleft" width="250"] David Humphries, Chief Operating Officer at First Derivatives plc[/caption] First Derivatives Plc, a UK based software specialist that deals in data, trading and risk has revealed the addition of new senior…
FCA Confirms Permanent Restrictions on the Sale of…
Following consultation feedback, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is confirming new rules restricting the sale, marketing and distribution of CFDs and CFD-like options to retail consumers. The rules address harm to retail consumers by making…
Chairman Clayton Highlights New Members of Executive Staff
Washington D.C., June 26, 2019 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today released a full roster of the executive staff of Chairman Jay Clayton, including several individuals who have recently joined the office. Chairman Clayton's…
Securities Regulators Encourage Canadians to Help Identify and…
CALGARY – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is encouraging Canadians to be aware of the signs of financial abuse of seniors as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2019. Through a…
10 Formal AML/CFT Warnings Issued by FMA
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued formal warnings to 10 reporting entities under Section 80 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT Act). The FMA carried out a risk-based assessment…
HKMA Introduces Key Measures on Sustainable Banking and…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today unveiled three sets of measures to support and promote Hong Kong’s green finance development. In his opening remarks at the HKMA Green Finance Forum today, Mr Norman Chan,…
Thompson Reuters & IBM launched New AI to…
Thompson Reuters, a multinational mass media and information firm has partnered with tech giant IBM and launched a new AI which aims at simplifying regulatory compliance challenges faced by Financial institutions. Major Banks and financial…
FCA Fines Standard Chartered Bank £102.2 Million for…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Standard Chartered Bank (Standard Chartered) £102,163,200 for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) breaches in two higher risk areas of its business. This is the second largest financial penalty for AML…