Day: January 17, 2022

Jan 17
Fraudulent online trading platforms: the FSMA updates its list of suspicious sites

During the last weeks, the FSMA continued to receive complaints from consumers concerning new fraudulent online trading platforms that are operating in the Belgian market. These trading platforms try to arouse consumers’ curiosity by placing scam ads on social media. In these fake ads, a well-known person often explains how to get rich quick. Trading […]

Jan 17
Fraudulent use of the name and logo of the FSMA

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warns the public against the fraudulent use of the name and logo of the FSMA with the intention of misleading consumers. The FSMA was recently informed that consumers are being contacted by email or phone by individuals who claim to be members of the FSMA’s staff and to […]

Jan 17
Sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector

Communication FSMA_2021_06 (available in French – Dutch only) informs companies of the entry into force of European Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (also known as the ‘Disclosure Regulation’ or ‘SFDR’). It clarifies the rules that apply both to companies and to products, as well as the expectations of the FSMA in this […]

Jan 17
Financial sanctions and the obligations under the anti-money laundering legislation

The FSMA is launching a series of animated films (available in French and Dutch only) about the rules intended to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The films are intended to help insurance intermediaries to apply the anti-money laundering rules correctly. Via a new series of animated films, the FSMA seeks to raise the awareness […]

Jan 17
Press release on the reopening of trading in Xior

ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS AUTHORITY, PUBLISHED IN APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 78 OF THE LAW OF 21 NOVEMBER 2017 Trading in the financial instruments of Xior, ISIN BE0974288202, on Euronext Brussels will re-open on 05/03/2021 at 14:45 CET. Source: FSMA

Jan 17
Press release on the suspension of trading in Xior

ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS AUTHORITY, PUBLISHED IN APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 78 OF THE LAW OF 21 NOVEMBER 2017 Trading in the financial instruments of Xior, ISIN BE0974288202 , on Euronext Brussels is suspended on the request of the company from 5/3/2021 at 09:00 CET until the publication of a press release. Source: […]

Jan 17
Antares (www.antares.trade)

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warns the public against the irregular activities of Antares, which is active via www.antares.trade. This company offers investment services in Belgium without respecting the Belgian financial legislation. Antares is not authorized as an investment firm in Belgium. Antares is therefore not allowed to provide investment services in Belgium. […]

Jan 17
Statement from Nikhil Rathi on Lord Myners

Following news of the death of Lord Myners, Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the FCA, issued the following statement on the organisation’s behalf: ‘I am saddened to hear about the death of Lord Myners. I had the privilege to work closely with Paul during the financial crisis and saw at first hand his ability to […]

Jan 17
Career Opportunity: Legal Counsel – Enforcement

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Jan 17
Bitcoin stays in tight range as analyst eyes potential 'interesting week' in BTC

It may be all quiet on Monday in the absence of Wall Street, but Bitcoin markets might not stay that way for long. 4406 Total views 46 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $43,000 on Jan. 17 as “boring” price action combined with signs that the market could be stabilizing. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). […]