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August 19, 2024

NAGA Completes Reverse Takeover by Key Way Group!

The reverse takeover of NAGA Group by the Key Way Group, owner of the CySEC-regulated reatil broker CAPEX.com, appears to have reached its final stages. Initially announced in December 2023, the merger has now received regulatory approval, with the companies expecting to close the deal by the end of August 2024. The CAPEX.com client accounts will be transferred to NAGA, the company recently announced.

March 11, 2024

Regulatory Warning Against Red-Listed Offshore Broker Zeal Group and ZFX!

On March 11, 2024, the Spanish regulator CNMV issued a warning against the Chinese-controlled offshore broker ZFX, part of the Zeal Group. The broker is operated via regulated legal entities in the UK and the Seychelles. In our initial review, we were able to register with this offshore broker as an EU resident without any problems. We could theoretically have made unlimited pre-KYC deposits via bank transfer and crypto. This resulted in a Red Compliance Rating.

March 11, 2024

Hong Kong-Controlled Broker Ultima Markets Receives Green Compliance Rating!

The CFD broker Ultima Markets, which is controlled via Hong Kong, operates with licenses from CySEC in Cyprus and the FSC in Mauritius. The broker is still relatively young and only received its CySEC license in Cyprus in 2023. On Trustpilot, Ultima Markets has only 13 reviews with a 4.0-star rating and a corresponding "Great" trust level. In our initial review, we did not find any major compliance violations. We have therefore added Ultima Markets to our Green Compliance List.

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March 1, 2024

MTBankFX to Cease International Investment Operations Amidst Belarus’s Financial Turmoil

In a move reflecting the volatile financial landscape of Belarus, MTBankFX, a prominent Belarusian retail broker, has declared the end of its international investment services, Finance Magnates reports. This decision, effective June 1, 2024, prompts clients to liquidate their positions by May 30, 2024, marking a strategic withdrawal from global markets due to escalating risks and regulatory challenges.

January 9, 2024

German Neobank Trade Republic With Net Profit And New Debit Card Offer!

Marking five years since its inception, the German FinTech Trade Republic has grown to become Europe's largest broker and a leading savings platform. Boasting a customer base of 4 million across 17 countries, the company now manages assets totaling around €35 billion. The fintech concluded its 2023 financial year with a net profit while concurrently offering its customers the European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rate of 4% per annum.

January 4, 2024

Fortrade Faces License Revocation in Belarus Amid Shifting Forex Landscape!

Multi-asset broker Fortrade, headquartered in London, recently faced the revocation of its authorization in the Republic of Belarus, marking the end of a licensing period that lasted for five and a half years. The regulatory registry in Belarus reported the withdrawal of Fortrade's authorization, with no details given. As reported by FinTelegram Fortrade, it transferred its Belarus business to Mauritius after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

December 29, 2023

CySEC Announced Settlement With BCM Begin Capital Markets With €50k Payment!

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced a settlement with the investment firm BCM Begin Capital Markets CY Ltd, imposing a fine of €50,000 for non-compliance with the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law. BCM Begin Capital Markets, formerly known as OX Capital Markets Limited, operates multiple trading brands, notably CapitalPanda and ProfitLevel.

December 14, 2023

ABN AMRO Acquires Dutch Neobroker BUX!

It was a challenger to Trade Republic, Scalable Capital and the like for a while, but now the Dutch neobroker BUX belongs to a bank. ABN AMRO announced today that it has acquired BUX and its approximately 500,000 customers. This comes as no surprise to observers, as ABN AMRO Ventures, the bank's investment arm in start-ups, was one of the fintech broker's early backers. BUX is available in several EU member states.

December 11, 2023

U.S. Broker Robinhood Prepares For The Next Crypto Bull Cycle With European Expansion!

Amidst the challenges posed by the crypto winter since early 2022, fintech brokers like the German-based Trade Republic and its American counterpart Robinhood are gearing up for a shift in the tide. Trade Republic recently made headlines with its new banking license awarded by Germany's BaFin, marking a significant milestone. Meanwhile, Robinhood is expanding to Europe, introducing its crypto app to the European market, aiming to allure users with attractive rewards and competitive fees.

October 28, 2023

ThinkMarkets Broker Scheme Received Green Compliance Rating!

ThinkMarkets is a regulated online broker that provides trading services for Forex, CFDs, commodities,and crypto. The company has won several awards for its service, including the “Best Forex Trading Platform - Africa” at the 2021 Global Forex Awards. According to their website, the company has offices in 11 locations worldwide and is licensed by several financial authorities in different regimes. We have included ThinkMarkets in our Green Compliance list.

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October 11, 2023

Notorious BDSwiss Launched a PR Campaign To Celebrate Itself!

BDSwiss, the CySEC broker controlled by German entrepreneur Jan Malkus, has attracted attention in recent years mainly due to its illegal offshore broker activities and regulatory violations. The UK FCA has banned BDSwiss from the UK market in 2021 because of this. The broker has launched a PR campaign with articles on Finance Magnates and Finance Feeds celebrating itself. Let's remain skeptical.

September 24, 2023

Red Compliance Rating: The Bond Offered By BDSwiss Parent Company Duronga!

German entrepreneur Jan Malkus is the beneficial owner behind CySEC-regulated BDSwiss, which has recently faced massive regulatory difficulties in various jurisdictions. Malkus controls the BDSwiss Group through Cyprus-based Duronga Holdings Ltd. Currently, Duronga is offering a bond that offers investors a repayment of 210% of the capital invested. We have put the bond on our Red Compliance List.

TikTok Takedown: America’s Digital Iron Curtain or Silicon Valley’s Secret Weapon?

The recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has sent shockwaves through the social media industry, upholding a law that could effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. The ruling cited national security concerns. This decision marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tension between the U.S. government and Chinese-owned tech companies.

Truong My Lan: A Tycoon’s Fall from Grace and Vietnam’s $44 Billion Financial Scandal!

The dramatic downfall of Truong My Lan, one of Vietnam’s most prominent property magnates, has sent shockwaves through the country's financial and political systems. The 68-year-old former billionaire is at the center of one of the largest financial frauds in history, a scandal that has not only exposed vulnerabilities in Vietnam’s economy but has also highlighted the intricate relationship between business and politics in the country.

Cash Cow Crypto: U.S. CFTC Enforcement Sets Records in FY 2024 with $17.1 Billion in Monetary Relief!

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) achieved a landmark year in FY 2024, securing over $17.1 billion in monetary relief, including $2.6 billion in civil penalties and $14.5 billion in restitution. The agency’s groundbreaking actions spanned digital asset (crypto) markets, voluntary carbon credits, and major compliance cases, highlighting its leadership in safeguarding market integrity.

U.S. DOJ’s Whistleblower Pilot Program: 250+ Tips in Just Months!

Whistleblowers are the only effective way to fight financial crime. The U.S. DOJ whistleblower pilot program has already proven effective, generating over 250 tips of potential misconduct since its launch in August, according to Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller. According to a Reuters report, the initiative targets corporate malfeasance and encourages internal self-disclosure by companies.

Online Gambling: Lokinvestigation in Curaçao, its Maltese Connections, and How to Shut Down!

For many years, the far-far-away Curacao was the regulatory mecca of global online gambling. But that is over. The Lokinvestigation, spearheaded by opposition politician and forensic investigator Dr. Luigi Faneyte, reveals systemic failures and alleged corruption in Curaçao’s online gambling sector. With ties to Maltese investors and global financial networks, the report demands transparency but also carries political implications.