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ASIC has disqualified Ashod Ohan Balanian from managing corporations for five years over his conduct in relation to three failed companies connected to a cryptocurrency fund. The regulator found he engaged in serious misconduct, including failures to meet key director obligations and regulatory requirements, putting investors at risk.
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC has agreed to a $450,000 fine and censure from FINRA over supervisory failures related to certain variable annuity exchanges. The firm was also ordered to pay $993,950.47 in restitution for violations of FINRA supervisory and variable annuity rules.
Crypto exchanges have become the most active hirers in Cyprus’ online trading sector, overtaking CFD brokers and prop firms, according to FYI’s Q2/2026 hiring report. Acquisitions of Cyprus-based brokers for their regulatory licences are driving this shift.
Institutional foreign exchange trading activity rose sharply in March 2026 across major platforms as a stronger U.S. dollar and safe-haven flows pushed volumes higher. FXSpotStream, Cboe FX, 360T, Euronext FX and Tokyo Financial Exchange all reported their strongest or significantly higher monthly volumes of the year.
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned that meridian-trades.com may be offering or promoting financial services in the UK without authorisation. Consumers are advised to avoid the firm, which is not covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service or FSCS.
IG Securities has introduced vanilla options for owners of corporate accounts in Japan. The new instruments span stock indices, commodities and volatility indices, with daily, weekly and monthly trading terms available. The move broadens derivatives choices for experienced corporate traders.
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine and restitution as part of a settlement with FINRA. The firm was cited for supervisory failures related to deferred variable annuity exchanges that led to improper customer costs.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has cancelled the Australian financial services licence of Beacon Wealth Pty Ltd. ASIC found the firm had ceased operating its financial services business and did not take required steps to recommence.
IG Group has launched the first tranche of a new £125 million share buyback programme, appointing Morgan Stanley to execute the purchases. The move coincides with Andrew Barron formally assuming the role of Board Chairman, replacing Mike McTighe.
Three public companies have been fined a combined $1,170,000 at the Downing Centre Local Court for failing to lodge annual financial reports and hold annual general meetings on time, in breaches of the Corporations Act 2001. ASIC brought the proceedings and stated it will continue to act against companies that do not meet these basic obligations.
Adclear is partnering with NinjaTrader to integrate AI-driven marketing compliance technology into NinjaTrader’s operations in the U.S. and Europe. The collaboration aims to streamline review of financial promotions across owned and partner content while ensuring adherence to regulations in key markets.
IG Group Holdings plc has mandated Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc to execute a previously announced share buyback programme of up to £125 million. The buyback will be carried out in two tranches, with the first running from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026, and is intended solely to reduce share capital.
