IS SOUTH KOREA LEGALIZING ICOs?
This month saw the ruling Democratic Party of Korea garnering support to challenge the current ban on trading domestic ICOs.
Leverage Yourself: How Will the New ESMA Regulations Affect Brokers
MiFID, GDPR, ESMA. The fact is, if you’re a serious trader or broker, you’d better get in line with the new regulations—and fast!
The Sec is Hunting Down Crypto: What Are They After?
Reports quickly spread that the SEC offices in New York, Boston, and San Francisco had begun issuing “scores of subpoenas”, with many cryptocurrency companies reportedly receiving one.
Facebook And Google Are Purging Crypto Ads: Is Bitcoin Slated for Doom?
Barely a month after reaching its five-figure mark for the first time, Bitcoin cemented its glory year in 2017 by reaching $20,000.
Are The Next Generation of Traders Going To Be More Conservative?
You may have heard all about the spending habits of millennials, but do you know if their younger siblings are likely to show the same financial characteristics? Move over millennials, and make way for Gen Z.
Could MIFID II and GDPR Be in Conflict with one Another?
The European Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are two initiatives designed to bring European markets into alignment.
Redefining your affiliates under MiFID 2
MiFID, or the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, has presented European financial institutions with a vast array of challenges. One of these is the relationship with and definition of Introducing Brokers, or IBs.