Almost all firms and individuals offering, promoting or selling financial services or products in the UK have to be authorised by us. However, some firms act without our authorisation and some knowingly run investment scams. This firm is not authorised by us and is targeting people in the UK. Based upon information we hold, we […]
Manraj Virdee pleads guilty to illegally operating an investment scheme and fraud
In a case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Manraj Virdee has today pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to four charges encompassing illegal operation of an unauthorised investment scheme, misleading consumers, and two related counts of fraud and will be sentenced at a date to be confirmed in due course. The FCA alleges […]
Architect 2020 premises – Deadline: 17/12/2018
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SEC Announces Agenda and Panelists for the 37th Annual Small Business Forum
Washington D.C., Dec. 7, 2018 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda and panelists for the 2018 Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. The December 12 event will begin at 9 a.m. ET with opening remarks from the SEC Chairman and Commissioners followed by two morning panel discussions. The first panel […]
Decision on the extension of the reserve list ending on 31/12/2018
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Range of risks could threaten economic growth
07 December 2018 Press Release Brexit remains a key risk on the horizon. Other risks include volatility in financial markets, residential real estate price growth and Irish economy operating above productive capacity. Central Bank focused on building resilience in banks and financial system. The Central Bank of Ireland […]
L’Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) met en garde le public à l’encontre de l’utilisation frauduleuse du nom et des coordonnées de la Sicav Objectif Finance Investissements (OFI)
Le régulateur met en garde le public contre l’utilisation frauduleuse du nom et des coordonnées de la SICAV OBJECTIF FINANCE INVESTISSEMENTS (OFI). Des individus se font passer pour des employés de la société OBJECTIF FINANCE INVESTISSEMENTS (OFI), dont ils usurpent le nom ainsi que les coordonnées. Ces personnes indiquent aux épargnants qu’ils sont en mesure […]
FCA proposes permanent measures for retail CFDs and binary options
The rules would apply to firms acting in or from the UK and: ban the sale, marketing and distribution of binary options to retail consumers restrict the sale, marketing and distribution of contracts for difference (CFDs) and similar products to retail customers The FCA is acting to tackle widespread concerns about the inherent risks of […]
Summary of Conclusions Management Board meeting 6 November 2018
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SEC Halts Alleged Insider Trading Ring Spanning Three Countries
Washington D.C., Dec. 6, 2018 — The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed insider trading charges against an IT contractor and two others he illegally tipped with confidential client information he stole while working in the Singapore branch of an investment bank. The SEC obtained a court-ordered freeze of assets in three U.S. brokerage accounts […]