PayPal has applied to establish a US bank focused on retail and small-business lending. The move signals a strategic shift from payments toward regulated banking.
PayPal Moves Toward Banking: What a US Bank Application Could Change Read More »
Squared Financial has voluntarily surrendered its Cyprus Investment Firm licence. The move highlights growing strategic exits from EU CFD regulation.
UK equities remain priced below global peers. This analysis examines whether the valuation gap signals opportunity or reflects long-term structural constraints affecting investors and issuers.
UK Equities at a Discount: Opportunity or Structural Challenge? Read More »
CySEC has imposed a €100,000 administrative fine on Wonderinterest Trading, operator of the CFD brands Zetano and Investago. The decision highlights the regulator’s continued focus on governance and compliance across multi-brand brokerage structures.
CySEC Fines Wonderinterest €100,000 Over CFD Broker Compliance Read More »
Lithuania’s Bank of Lithuania has authorised CoinGate and Nuvei Liquidity as MiCA crypto-asset service providers. Both also hold Payment Institution licences, signalling tighter alignment between payments and crypto as the MiCA transition deadline approaches.
Lithuania Grants Two New MiCA Crypto Licences to CoinGate and Nuvei Liquidity Read More »
KuCoin has obtained a MiCA licence from Austria’s FMA, granting access to 29 EEA markets while excluding Malta. We analyse the scope of the licence, its implications for users, and how it fits into Europe’s broader shift toward harmonised crypto regulation.
KuCoin’s Austrian MiCA Licence Opens Access to 29 EEA Markets Read More »
Hong Kong has finalised consultations on VA dealing and VA custody, completing the core elements of its LEAP framework. We examine the proposed SFC/HKMA rules, market reactions after six months, and what the new licensing perimeter means for exchanges, custodians and institutional firms.
Hong Kong Moves Toward Full VA Licensing With New Dealing and Custody Regimes Read More »
Capital.com has applied for a South African ODP licence as part of its global expansion strategy. We review the broker’s regional plans, regulatory footprint, product roadmap and why South Africa remains a key market for international CFD platforms.
XM has activated its SCA Category 5 licence, enabling the broker to offer regulated trading services across the UAE. We explain what the licence permits, how XM is positioning itself in the region and why the UAE continues attracting major global brokers.
XM Begins Using UAE SCA Category 5 Licence Across the Emirates Read More »
