Regulation

Finalto Secures SCA Category 5 Licence to Boost Regional Services

Finalto Secures SCA Category 5 Licence to Boost Regional Services

Quick Summary Finalto has been granted a UAE SCA Category 5 licence to expand services to professional and institutional clients. The licence strengthens Finalto’s regulatory footprint and enhances its ability to provide transparent access to global markets. Finalto plans to deepen regional partnerships and deliver tailored multi‑asset solutions. Executives highlight…
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14th Dec 2025
China Doubles Down on Crypto Ban, Flags Stablecoins as Systemic Risk

China Doubles Down on Crypto Ban, Flags Stablecoins as Systemic Risk

China reaffirms its full ban on crypto trading and mining, declaring digital assets illegal for use in the market. Stablecoins singled out as a financial security threat, with concerns over money laundering and lack of regulatory compliance. Authorities warn of renewed speculation and pledge to intensify enforcement actions. Signals growing…
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01st Dec 2025
Ripple Secures FSRA Greenlight for RLUSD in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM

Ripple Secures Regulator Greenlight for RLUSD in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin approved for institutional use inside Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The FSRA recognised RLUSD as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token, enabling regulated firms to use it for permitted activities. The move is part of Ripple’s broader push to expand in the UAE, following earlier approvals in Dubai’s DIFC.…
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27th Nov 2025
ASIC Tightens Oversight of Learn To Trade Over Ongoing Compliance Issues

ASIC Tightens Oversight of Learn To Trade Over Ongoing Compliance Issues

ASIC imposes new licence conditions on Learn To Trade after repeated reporting failures. Company failed to lodge financial statements on time for 2023 and 2024, continuing a long history of late submissions. Independent compliance consultant appointed to review internal processes and report directly to ASIC. Action highlights ASIC’s push for…
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25th Nov 2025
Admirals Withdraws UAE Licence, Agrees to Sell Australian Subsidiary in Strategic Refocus

Admirals Withdraws UAE Licence, Agrees to Sell Australian Subsidiary in Strategic Refocus

Admirals Group AS cancels UAE licence, shifting focus to regions with stronger growth potential. The FSRA approved the cancellation effective 4 November 2025. Australian subsidiary also sold as part of global operational streamlining.   Global brokerage firm Admirals Group AS is scaling back its presence in certain international markets as…
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11th Nov 2025
FINRA Slaps BofA Securities with $155,000 Fine Over Trade-Through Failures

FINRA Slaps BofA Securities with $155,000 Fine Over Trade-Through Failures

BofA Securities settles with FINRA over Regulation NMS violations dating from 2014 to 2023, without admitting or denying the findings. Regulatory concerns included inadequate policies to prevent trade-throughs and non-compliance with intermarket sweep order rules. This marks a repeat offense, following similar fines issued by FINRA and Cboe exchanges in…
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29th Oct 2025
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