Category: Regulations

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 Rosier, ISIN BE0003575835 on Euronext Brussels will re-open on 15/02/2022 at 16:30 CET. Source: FSMA

In 2021, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) received 1,918 consumer questions and complaints on the subject of fraud and unlawful offers of financial products and services. This is an increase of 23 per cent over 2020. Reports concerning fraudulent online trading platforms in particular have seen a major increase (+53 per cent). This […]

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 MITHRA, ISIN BE0974283153, on Euronext Brussels is suspended on the request of the company from 01/10/2019 at 8:35 CET until the publication of a press release. Source: FSMA

New communication channels enable “fraudsters 2.0” to make even more victims. Social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn appear to be ideal channels for spreading false investment offers, for instance offers in crypto currencies, in binary options and forex trading/CFDs, in “investment wines”, offers of portfolio management agreements and credit offers. The FSMA […]

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 Nyrstar, ISIN BE0974294267 on Euronext Brussels will re-open on 30/09/2019 at 12:00 CET. Source: FSMA

World Investor Week, an initiative of IOSCO (the International Organization of Securities Commissions), was held between 30 September and 6 October 2019. The aim was to promote the education and protection of investors. The various initiatives of the supervisory authorities in these two critical areas were at the centre of attention. World Investor Week 2019 […]

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 MDXHealth, ISIN BE0003844611 on Euronext Brussels will re-open on 27/09/2019 at 9:00 CET. Source: FSMA

From 29 July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will regulate funeral plan providers, following a change in the law. Ahead of that, the FCA is assessing applications from funeral plan providers for authorisation. This process is to ensure:   firms sell products which offer fair value, meet consumer needs and are sold fairly   firms are […]

Safe Hands Plans Limited has withdrawn its application to the FCA for authorisation as a funeral plan provider. Safe Hands Plans will not be taking on new customers. Do not buy a new funeral plan from this firm. Safe Hands Plans will contact current customers to discuss their options. If you have any questions about […]

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warns the public against the activities of Mason Ford, a company that offers binary options without complying with Belgian financial legislation. Mason Ford is not allowed to provide banking and/or investment services in or from Belgium. Furthermore, the FSMA reminds the public that since 18 August 2016, no […]