Aquis Exchange warns of very high volatility in certain stocks
Aquis Exchange urges retail investors to be careful when taking investment decisions based exclusively on information from social media.
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GameStop trading frenzy sparks calls for FCA to outline benefits of short-selling
Bank of England’s Securities Lending Committee discusses whether FCA should make a public statement on the benefits of short-selling.
MAS takes tough stance on online trading fuelled by social media chat groups
MAS comments on online trading fuelled by social media chat groups and warns it will take firm enforcement action.
Germany’s BaFin to examine market manipulation claims amid trading frenzy
BaFin has received numerous complaints from investors, including about trading disruption at various brokers.
Interactive Brokers reminds traders about increased margin requirements for certain stocks
Interactive Brokers warns that the options as well as the underlying stocks, are currently subject to increased margin requirements.
Traders accuse 35 online trading firms, funds and clearinghouses of market conspiracy
The list of defendants in this market volatility lawsuit includes Interactive Brokers, IG Group, eToro, and Robinhood.
eToro issues statement on closing of positions
eToro explains that there may be extraordinary circumstances that will require positions to be closed or for trading limitations to be applied.
Interactive Brokers abandons options trading restrictions
All previously announced options trading restrictions have been removed, Interactive Brokers said.
FCA calls for caution when investing in certain US listed shares
The FCA warns UK investors in certain US listed shares which are being discussed online to use extreme caution.
SEC to review actions by companies amid market volatility
The SEC will closely review actions taken by companies that may inhibit investors’ ability to trade certain securities amid market volatility.
