Tag: fsma

Feb 15
Fraudulent online trading platforms: 53 per cent increase in reports

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 […]

Feb 15
Press release on the suspension of trading in Mithra

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

Feb 15
Be wary of investment offers made through social media

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 […]

Feb 15
Press release on the reopening of trading in Nyrstar

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

Feb 15
World Investor Week

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 […]

Feb 15
Press release on the reopening of trading in MDXHealth

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

Feb 15
Mason Ford

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 […]

Feb 15
Tradershome

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warns the public against the activities of Tradershome, a company that offers binary options without complying with Belgian financial legislation. Tradershome 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 investment firm […]

Feb 15
Kodimax

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warns the public against the activities of Kodimax, a company that offers binary options without complying with Belgian financial legislation. Kodimax 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 investment firm […]

Feb 15
Press release on the reopening of trading in Mithra

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 will re-open on 01/10/2019 at 14:00 CET. Source: FSMA