September 2020 Regulatory Updates

September 29th 2020

The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities proposing in France forex investments and investment services in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so

Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Derivatives or structured products The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities proposing in France forex investments and investment services in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so

Why this matters

This warning from the AMF and ACPR is regarding unauthorized entities offering forex investments and crypto-asset derivative services in France, which poses risks to consumers and the integrity of the financial markets. It is a high priority issue requiring prompt action.

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Topics:

Consumer Protection / Conduct Authorisation & Licensing Market Abuse / Surveillance

BankFintechCrypto Exchange

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🇫🇷 AMF Warning

September 28th 2020

The AMF is warning the public against several companies proposing atypical investments or offering binary options trading without being authorized to do so

Warning Savings protection The AMF is warning the public against several companies proposing atypical investments or offering binary options trading without being authorized to do so

Why this matters

This regulatory update from the AMF warns the public against unauthorized companies offering atypical investments and binary options trading, which poses risks to consumers and could involve market abuse.

Sectors:

Banking & Credit Investment Management Capital Markets & Trading

Topics:

Consumer Protection / Conduct Authorisation & Licensing Market Abuse / Surveillance

Broker DealerFintech

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🇬🇧 FCA Warning

September 4th 2020

ukisacomparison.com (updated)

UnauthorizedThis firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams. Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised or registered by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK. This firm is not…

Why this matters

The FCA publishes a warning that ukisacomparison.com is not authorised and may be targeting UK consumers, advising them not to deal with it and to check the FCA Firm Checker. The text does not identify a specific financial sector or firm type, so 'General' and 'All Firms' are used.

Sectors:

General

Topics:

Authorisation & Licensing Consumer Protection / Conduct

All Firms

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