Day: February 21, 2022

Feb 21
The cryptocurrency market digest. Overview for 21.02.2022

The crypto market is gloomy, or at least its largest part is. The leading cryptocurrency — BTC — is being dragged down by the generally tough situation. The BTC is known to have a strong correlation with the NASDAQ index. The US stock market is selling and avoiding risks, equally reacting to geopolitical problems and […]

Feb 21
EURUSD remains neutral. Overview for 21.02.2022

EURUSD is consolidating at the beginning of a new week.  The major currency pair is looking neutral on Monday. The current quote for the instrument is 1.1357. Market players are obviously saving their strengths while watching the global market – politicians are making too many moves. It means that the demand for “safe haven” assets […]

Feb 21
Georgia punches well above its weight for Bitcoin mining: Report

The tiny population of Georgia is a dark horse for Bitcoin mining, contributing close to 1% of the industry’s total hash rate, according to a report by Arcane research. 1486 Total views 34 Total shares At first glance, the pint-sized Republic of Georgia is an unlikely suspect for Bitcoin (BTC) mining activity. An underdog for […]

Feb 21
BaFin imposes administrative fines

On 7 February 2022, BaFin imposed administrative fines totalling 70,000 euros on a natural person due to breaches of section 33 (1) sentence 1 of the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG). An appeal may be lodged against the administrative fine order. Update (04.03.2022): The administrative fine order is final and binding. Source: BAFIN

Feb 21
Eyemaxx Real Estate AG: BaFin imposes administrative fine

On 8 February 2022, BaFin imposed an administrative fine amounting to 130,000 euros on Eyemaxx Real Estate AG. The sanction related to a breach of section 114 (1) sentence 2 of the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG). Eyemaxx Real Estate AG failed to publish an announcement, stating the date and the website on […]

Feb 21
Press release on the suspension of trading in OIM

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 OIM, ISIN GB00B063YS85, on Euronext Brussels is suspended on the request of the company from 01/04/2019 at 9:00 CET until the publication of a press release. Source: FSMA

Feb 21
Study on compliance by Belgian listed companies with the new requirement to publish a non-financial statement

This press release is not available in English. Please consult the French or Dutch site. Source: FSMA

Feb 21
75 classes compete for the title of most financially competent class

This press release is not available in English. Please consult the French or Dutch site. Source: FSMA

Feb 21
Newsletter: The Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD): What changes have been made to the CABRIO online app for insurance intermediaries?

The Law of 6 December 2018 transposes the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) into Belgian law. That Law introduces a number of changes that require action on your part as an insurance intermediary. This Newsletter sums up the principal changes and explains how you should implement them in the CABRIO online app. Read more in the […]

Feb 21
Money Week: seven days for talking about money

This press release is not available in English. Please consult the French or Dutch site. Source: FSMA