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The CFTC has charged a Google software engineer with insider trading on Polymarket contracts linked to the company’s 2025 Year in Search list. The Swiss-based employee allegedly used confidential, non-public information to earn $1.2 million by trading with near-perfect accuracy on multiple prediction markets.
Westpac Banking Corporation has been ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay $26 million in civil penalties for failing to respond adequately to customers facing financial hardship. The order follows enforcement action by ASIC over breaches of Westpac's obligations as a financial services licensee.
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to fees in the Collective Investment Management Sector. The changes aim to adjust the supervisory fee framework for entities such as investment management companies, AIFMs and UCITS management companies.
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned that fundourselves.uk is a clone of an authorised firm and is not regulated. Consumers dealing with this clone will not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service or Financial Services Compensation Scheme protection.
Jefferies Financial Group is reportedly considering a sale of Stratos, the operator of FXCM and Tradu, according to multiple sources. The potential buyer may be an out-of-industry participant, while Stratos continues to face weak financial performance in the UK.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has directed Euroclear Bank SA/NV to apply for a domestic clearing and settlement facility licence within a year. The move brings the Brussels-based depository under closer Australian oversight while preserving temporary access to the local government bond market.
Eightcap has named Bryn Newell as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from the beginning of 2026. His appointment follows a period of leadership changes at the Melbourne-headquartered broker, including the departure of UK CEO Ollie Rosewell and former CEO Alex Howard.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning that NEXACAPITALZ is not authorised to provide financial services in the UK. The regulator cautions that consumers dealing with the firm will not have access to UK complaints or compensation protections.
UP Fintech Holding Ltd shares fell 28% after China’s securities regulator imposed penalties totaling RMB 411.2 million on its Tiger Brokers units for unlicensed cross-border business and other violations. The sanctions also include a personal fine for Chairman and CEO Tianhua Wu.
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned that Swift Finance Bank may be providing or promoting financial services in the UK without FCA authorisation. Consumers dealing with the firm will not be covered by UK complaints or compensation protections.
Futu Holdings received an investigation notice and penalty pre-notification from the CSRC, including a proposed RMB1.85 billion fine. Regulators allege certain Futu-related entities conducted securities and futures business in mainland China without required approvals.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has warned about rising fraud involving fake crypto trading platforms promoted via messaging apps and social media. Research from MoneySmart highlights extensive exposure of young Australians to crypto, social media trading tips and scam approaches.
