The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in the unregulated foreign exchange market (Forex) and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
Why this matters
This regulatory update warns the public against unauthorized entities offering investments in the unregulated foreign exchange (Forex) market and crypto-asset derivatives in France. This poses risks to consumers and indicates potential market abuse, requiring high urgency for banks, fintechs, and crypto exchanges to ensure compliance.
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Warning Savings protection Warning Forex and binary options The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in the unregulated foreign exchange market (Forex) and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
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Context
Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF) — France's financial markets regulator. We track 675 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, Authorisation & Licensing, Market Abuse / Surveillance and Banking & Credit.