The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has updated its warning list with Bex Options - a company that is not authorised by the regulator and is targeting people in the UK. Based upon information the FCA holds, Bex Options is carrying on regulated activities which require authorisation. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a financial regulatory...

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) warned the public against another company – Affliated Trade Group. The regulator states that the company Affiliated Trade Group and its representatives are not registered in Ontario to solicit investments or provide advice on investing in, buying, or selling securities. The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is a regulatory agency which...

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand, the government agency responsible for financial regulation, have issued a warning against FX broker MYfintec. The regulator noted that MYfintec is not registered on the Financial Service Providers Register nor authorized as a financial adviser and is therefore not permitted to provide these financial services to New...

Introduction to Belize FSC What is Belize FSC? The financial services sector of Belize, in particular, international Forex and trading services companies, is a relative newcomer within the financial industry, yet recently expanded Belize economy to a world-recognized hub. The growing demand led to the establishment of Belize FSC, the regulatory body responsible for overseeing...

Italy’s financial markets and service providers regulator CONSOB has issued a warning against a forex broker that is operating in violation of Italian law. The company is not regulated by any financial watchdog. In fact, it is registered in offshore zone, which suggests it might actually be a scam. Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa...

Forex Trading: Why Avoid Brokers from Vanuatu What is VFSC? Why not trade with a VFSC-registered broker? Is there a way to submit a complaint to VFSC? List of VFSC Brokers Conclusion on VFSC Introduction to VFSC What is VFSC? Vanuatu is a popular offshore zone for Forex Brokers and Financial firms run Vanuatu Financial...

Forex Trading: Why Avoid Brokers from St Vincent & The Grenadines What is SVG FSA? Why not trade with an SVG FSA registered broker? SVG registration requirements and its “regulation” Is there a way to submit complaint to SVG FSA? List of SVG Forex Brokers Conclusion on SVG FSA Introduction to SVG FSA What is SVG...

Forex Trading: Why Trade with UK FCA Regulated Brokers What is UK FCA? FCA Brokers Requirements and Regulation Why trade with an FCA-regulated broker? How to submit a complaint to UK FCA? List of FCA Regulated Forex Brokers Conclusion on FCA regulation Introduction to FCA What is UK FCA? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is...

Italy’s financial markets and services provider regulator CONSOB (Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa) has updated its list of forex brokers who are not licensed to operate in Italy with one new addition – Capital Swiss FX. This broker has been offering investment services and activities to the Italian public without being authorized...

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand, the government agency responsible for financial regulation, have issued a warning against FX broker Wise Banc. The company is not registered on the Financial Service Providers Register, it is therefore not permitted to provide financial services to New Zealand residents. The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) plays a...