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The Polish Financial Supervision Authority is reviewing how contracts for difference are sold to retail clients, including by cross-border brokers. The move follows a record PLN 20 million penalty against XTB for MiFID II onboarding breaches and signals tighter enforcement for complex products.
IG Group raised its full-year revenue and medium-term outlook after reporting a strong first quarter, supported by growth in OTC derivatives, crypto and Freetrade. The FTSE 100 broker also increased its 2026 organic revenue guidance and net interest income outlook.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has reported significant progress in its regulatory simplification program, highlighting a sharp expansion in electronic lodgement options and website redesigns. The initiative runs alongside record enforcement outcomes and aligns with broader regulatory reforms in the UK.
Dubai is advancing regulatory reforms to support fintech, FX and payments activity as the UAE currency market grows from $4.15 billion in 2024 toward a projected $7.39 billion by 2033. New frameworks, open finance rules and specialised licences aim to deepen cross-border financial services while reinforcing oversight.
