The NYSE Euronext (NYX) announced that it planning to launch a new derivatives marketplace in the UK and Europe in 2013 that will empower private traders and investors to trade CFDs mirroring...
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Australia, New ASIC Guidelines Target Misleading Ads
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has taken its crackdown on misleading ads for financial products and services one step further by issuing a guide that strives to restrict the...
Netherlands, Disclosure of CFDs and Other Cash-Settled Equity Derivatives
As from January 2012 Dutch listed companies are obliged to notify the market for substantial shareholdings including cash-settled financial instruments which have a similar economic effect to...
Australia, CMC Markets Fully Segregates All Client Funds to Provide Customers with Additional Security
In the aftermath of MF Global's crisis last month, CMC Markets has formally announced that it has decided to completely split client investments and adopt a fully segregated client money model...
Australia, Sonray director fronts Court
Russell Johnson, a co-founder of collapsed brokerage company Sonray Capital Markets appeared in a Melbourne court on 24 charges including theft, conspiracy and dishonesty over his role in the...
Australia, Record month for IG Markets: IG Group Reaps 26% 1Q Revenue Rise In Volatile Markets
IG Markets, one of the leading global providers of CFD trading has witnessed its busiest month ever as far as transaction numbers and revenue go according to a press release from the company.
Australia, ASIC looking at Misleading and Deceptive Advertising
After seeking more disclosure from CFD companies, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission is now looking to curtail cases of abuse involving misleading and deceptive advertising by...
Ireland, Seán Quinn’s Incredible Half a Million Punt on Anglo-Irish Bank’s Stock
It is thought that Sean Quinn bought over half a billion worth of shares in Anglo-Irish Bank on a single day, on two separate occasions.
Australia, Beware of Frontline Financial Planning: ASIC
It has been reported that Frontline Financial Planning, a company that is presently under investigation by ASIC is running an unauthorised operation offering Australians the ability to buy and sell...
Australia, Slow Down in CFD Activity
The number of investors dealing in CFDs in Australia has slowed down given the persisting high levels of market volatility and increased awareness of the risks involved.