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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is consulting on remaking two pieces of AFS licence relief that support Australia's CFD industry. The largely technical proposals would extend existing exemptions to 2031 and modestly broaden dollar disclosure relief to certain discretionary mutual funds.
More than two dozen exchange-traded funds tied to prediction markets are facing delayed launches as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeks additional information from issuers. Products from Roundhill Investments, GraniteShares and Bitwise, originally expected to debut this week, remain under review.
The FCA has charged Shaun Lawrence for allegedly operating as a mortgage broker without authorisation. The regulator claims Lawrence breached the Financial Services and Markets Act by arranging regulated mortgage contracts after being banned from regulated roles.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has warned digital asset firms they have until 30 June 2026 to lodge Australian Financial Services licence applications or variations. The reminder follows updated guidance that brings a wider range of crypto-related products into the financial services regime.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has cancelled the Australian financial services licence of ABL Funds Management Pty Ltd. The decision follows ABL’s failure to lodge statutory audit and financial reports for three consecutive financial years. ABL may seek a review of ASIC’s decision before the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Former Berndale director Stavro D'Amore has pleaded guilty to multiple dishonesty offences involving the illegal transfer of client funds at the now-collapsed CFD broker. He faces a potential prison term or heavy financial penalty, with sentencing scheduled for July 2026.
The Qatar Financial Centre has introduced a relief package for more than 4,400 registered firms, extending audited financial statement deadlines and offering flexibility on tax filings. The measures come as Qatar and the wider Gulf region face economic fallout from war with Iran and projections of a sharp contraction in Qatar’s economy.
Compagnie Financière Tradition reported a 17.4% year-on-year increase in total revenue to CHF 339.7 million for the first quarter of 2026. Growth was driven by both its interdealer broking and Japanese retail forex businesses, following strong results in 2025.
Rakuten Securities said its general securities account base surpassed 14 million in April, adding 1 million accounts in roughly five months. The firm attributes the pace to product initiatives that lower barriers for first-time investors as Japanese households move cash into investment products.
ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence of ABL Funds Management Pty Ltd after the firm failed to lodge statutory audit and financial reports for three consecutive financial years. ABL may seek a review of the decision by the Administrative Review Tribunal.
CFD broker iForex reported a 2% revenue decline to $49.1 million in 2025 and swung from profit to a $3.2 million net loss, impacted by IPO-related costs. Trading volumes rose slightly, but active clients and profitability metrics weakened.
CySEC marks its 30th anniversary with a legacy of rapid expansion, regulatory controversy, and evolving oversight of Europe’s retail trading sector. From EU accession to leverage caps and crypto under MiCA, the regulator’s remit and scrutiny have steadily grown.
