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April 12, 2023

Attention: Another Regulatory Warning Against Red-Listed Vantage Group!

Vantage Prime Group LLC d/b/a VantageMarkets (VantageMarkets.co.uk) is regulated in the UK by the FCA. In addition, the VantageMarkets scheme runs offshore entities through which it performs onboarding of clients in the EEA region, in violation of the regulatory requirements of the FCA and ESMA regulators. Italian Consob has ordered the black-out of the VantageMarkets. Recently, Spanish CNMV issued another warning. We have assigned a Red Compliance rating to the Vantage Group.

February 13, 2023

Attention! Another Regulatory Warning Against FCA-Regulated Vantage Group!

Vantage Prime Group LLC d/b/a VantageMarkets (VantageMarkets.co.uk) is regulated in the UK by the FCA. In addition, the VantageMarkets scheme runs offshore entities through which it performs onboarding of clients in the EEA region, in violation of the regulatory requirements of the FCA and ESMA regulators. The Italian Consob has ordered the black-out of the VantageMarkets offshore broker website (VantageMarkets.com). It is not the first regulatory warning. Be very careful when dealing with this broker scheme.

November 16, 2022

Update On the Offshore Broker Schemes Of Vantage Group!

The Vantage Group is a global, multi-asset broker headquartered in Sydney, Australia, d/b/a Vantage and, until Q2 2022, also as VT Markets. The group runs several offshore entities to circumvent regulations in EEA and other regulatory regimes. Until a few months ago, Moneta Markets was also part of the Vantage Group but left it. Here is another update. Until Q2 2022, VT Markets was officially a Vantage Group brand. Now VT Markets operates without direct reference to Vantage. Here is an update.

May 19, 2022

Update On Vantage Group And Its Offshore Activities!

The Vantage Group is a global, multi-asset broker headquartered in Sydney, Australia, d/b/a Vantage, VTMarkets, or Moneta Markets. The group runs several offshore entities to circumvent regulations in the UK, Europe, and other regulatory regimes. According to its latest press release, Vantage works with a global team with over 1,000 staff, spread over 30 offices located. In February 2022, Vantage signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with McLaren Racing and has become an Official Partner of the McLaren (MX) Extreme E team. Here is another update.

January 31, 2022

Compliance Issues? The offshore brokers of the Vantage Group!

Vantage (previously VantageFX) is an offshore broker of the Vantage Group besides VT Markets and Moneta Markets. Since the beginning of 2022, Vantage uses new domains and logos. Vantage Group operates with regulated entities in the UK and Australia. The offshore activities are operated via Vantage Global Limited, Vanuatu, and Vantage International Group Ltd, Cayman Islands, with whom clients enter into an agreement. These offshore brokers are also active in Europe, soliciting clients and their funds.

August 2, 2021

Spanish CNMV warns against offshore broker VT Markets of Vantage Group

Spanish CNMV issued a warning against VT Markets, a broker operating without authorization. The broker's Client Agreement states Vantage International Group Limited, registered in the Cayman Islands, as the operator. This offshore entity is part of the Vantage Group and holds a Caymen Islands Monetary Authority license. The Vantage Group operates other broker brands such as VantageFX, VantageFXoptions, or TradeOnlineProfit via different entities. As a payment processor, we found everpay for bank transfers, for example.

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.