Tag: fsma

Feb 02
FSMA extends investigation into FNG and hands the file over to the judicial authorities

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has expanded its investigation into the communications of FNG and is handing the file over to the judicial authorities. Last year, the FSMA began an investigation into indications of possible market manipulation under the authority of the former FNG management. Based on that investigation, the FSMA’s Management Committee […]

Feb 02
Newsletter: Combatting money laundering and the financing of terrorism

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

Feb 02
The FSMA identifies new fraudulent online trading platforms

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 […]

Feb 02
Newsflash: Theft of the identity of Belgian brokers

This newsitem is not available in English. Please consult the French or Dutch page. Source: FSMA

Feb 02
Identity theft from Belgian brokers: beware of fraud!

In recent weeks, the FSMA has observed several cases of theft of the identity of Belgian brokers by English-speaking fraudsters. The swindlers use the names of brokers entered in the registers of the FSMA to make their clients believe that they are authorized by the Belgian supervisory authority. Some English-speaking fraudsters are using the names […]

Feb 02
Class 21 insurance products: beware of the risk of capital loss

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

Feb 02
The FSMA asks various insurers to update the information on their sites concerning trip cancellation insurance

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

Feb 02
ESMA tells market participants to continue preparations for the end of the UK transition period

ESMA urges financial market participants to finalise preparations and implement suitable contingency plans in advance of the end of the United Kingdom’s transition period on 31 December 2020. Read more … Source: FSMA

Feb 02
Agreed settlement with Curalia OVV

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

Feb 02
Approval of the modified market rules of Alternext Brussels (commercial name: Euronext Growth)

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) hereby announces that on 7 July 2020, in accordance with Article 2 of the Royal Decree of 21 August 2008 on the rules for certain multilateral trading facilities, it approved the modified market rules of Alternext Brussels (Euronext Growth). These market rules enter into force as of 17 August […]