Day: February 7, 2022

Feb 07
BCI Financial

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warns the public against the fraudulent activities of BCI Financial, a company that is offering credit illegally to consumers. BCI Financial is not authorized or registered in Belgium as a lender or credit intermediary. Therefore, BCI Financial may not offer credit in Belgium. According to the information available to the […]

Feb 07
Access Centrale Bank

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warns the public against the fraudulent activities of Access Centrale Bank, a company that is offering credit illegally to consumers. Access Centrale Bank is not authorized or registered in Belgium as a lender or credit intermediary. Therefore, Access Centrale Bank may not offer credit in Belgium. According to the information […]

Feb 07
Fraudulent credit offers

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warns the public against the activities of unauthorized lenders who offer false credits to consumers. The FSMA has received several reports from consumers about fraudulent credit offers made via the internet. Consumers get thus in touch with these providers in a variety of ways: they are approached unsolicited via mail or social […]

Feb 07
Newsletter: Special instructions to intermediaries and lenders in connection with COVID-19

The FSMA, as financial supervisor, is closely following the development of the situation and of the government measures adopted to prevent further spread of the epidemic our country and the rest of the world are currently facing. As regards the specific activities of intermediaries and lenders under its supervision, the FSMA wishes to emphasize or […]

Feb 07
Prohibition of Short Selling (Update 19/03/2020)

(Update 19/03/2020) FSMA announces prohibition of short selling and similar transactions on the regulated market of Euronext Brussels, pursuant to Article 20 of the Regulation (EU) no. 236/2012 of the European Parliament (SSR)   HAVING REGARD TO Regulation (EU) no. 236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of March 14, 2012 (SSR); HAVING REGARD […]

Feb 07
Short selling

FSMA announces prohibition of short selling and similar transactions on the regulated market of Euronext Brussels, pursuant to Article 23 of the Regulation (EU) no. 236/2012 of the European Parliament (SSR) HAVING REGARD TO Regulation (EU) no. 236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of  March 14, 2012 (SSR); HAVING REGARD TO Article […]

Feb 07
Reporting of net short positions

ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) has lowered, as from today, the threshold for mandatory reporting of net short positions to the financial market supervisors, including the FSMA. This measure was taken after consultation with the European financial market supervisors in the light of the developments on the European securities markets. The decision has been […]

Feb 07
Polygon raises $450M in Sequoia-led funding round

Blockchain venture funds are shifting their focus to Web3 development and are placing greater emphasis on scalability. 2183 Total views 44 Total shares Layer-2 scaling solution Polygon has raised $450 million in a funding round that was backed by some of blockchain’s biggest venture funds — offering further evidence that major investors are looking to […]

Feb 07
U.S. oil futures settle lower on reported progress toward an Iran nuclear deal

Oil futures ended with a loss on Monday, with U.S. benchmark prices pulling back after ending last week at their highest since September 2014. Momentum in oil prices has been stabilizing on signs that nuclear talks between the U.S.-Iran appear to be “making positive noise,” said Pat Thaker, editorial director, Middle East & Africa at […]

Feb 07
Nasdaq will list Valkyrie’s ETF linked to Bitcoin mining firms on Feb. 8

At least 80% of the investment’s net assets are through securities that “derive at least 50% of their revenue or profits” from Bitcoin mining. 1902 Total views 6 Total shares Crypto asset manager Valkyrie will have an exchange-traded fund (ETF) with exposure to Bitcoin mining firms available for trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market starting […]