ASIC seeks to extend and amend CFD consumer protections
ASIC is seeking feedback on its proposal to extend and amend the consumer protection measures governing contracts for difference (CFDs).
CFD leverage
ESMA warns perpetual futures likely to fall within scope of CFD intervention measures
These financial instruments are likely to fall within the scope of the existing national product intervention measures on CFDs adopted by national competent authorities.
New Zealand’s FMA proposes limiting leverage for retail investors
The FMA of New Zealand is seeking feedback on potential changes to the standard conditions imposed on Derivative Issuer (DI) licences.
ASIC issues DDO stop order against Mitrade Global
ASIC has issued an interim stop order preventing Mitrade Global from dealing in CFDs or margin FX to retail investors.
eToro axes leverage because of situation in banking sector
Due to the current situation, eToro is reducing the leverage available for new positions in the banking sector.
Vantage lowers US share CFD leverage to 20:1 during earnings season
Vantage noted that earnings season is expected to begin around mid-January and run through the end of February.
Australia CFD trading leverage rules extended to 2031 by ASIC
ASIC observed significant improvements in key metrics and indicators of retail client detriment from CFD trading under the new rules.
Exclusive: Admiral Markets cuts small-cap stock CFDs, nixes zero commissions
Admiral Markets changed a range of stock CFD terms including type of instrument offered, portfolio size limits, leverage, and commissions.
Exclusive: UK share brokers petition FCA over CFD broker tactics
Competition has increased significantly over the past 12 months in the UK between CFD (or “Forex”) and shares brokers.
Dukascopy raises leverage on Index CFDs and Gold
Dukascopy takes back the leverage on Index CFDs and Gold (XAU/USD) back to its usual level of 1:50.
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