As many horror stories have been shared lately on different public media, more and more worried investors are asking us about the credibility of binary options trading. Binary options trading is one of the biggest polarizing types of investments out there. Some investors see it as easier or more pleasant than the standard acquisition and […]
Many investors use the Internet and social media to help them with investment decisions. While these online tools can provide many benefits for investors, these same tools can make attractive targets for criminals. Criminals are quick to adapt to new technologies – and the Internet is no exception. The Internet is a useful way to […]
Much of the binary options market operates through Internet-based trading platforms that are not necessarily complying with applicable U.S. regulatory requirements and may be engaging in illegal activity. Investors should be aware of fraudulent promotion schemes involving binary options and binary options trading platforms. What is a Binary Option? A binary option is a type […]
On 3 January 2018, binary options became a regulated investment product, meaning that all firms trading in binary options need to be authorised by us. Below is a list of firms without authorisation that we understand are offering binary options trading to UK consumers. This list is based upon information that we have received from […]
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is issuing this Investor Alert to warn investors that fraudsters may conduct investment schemes through purported online binary options trading platforms. While some binary options are listed on registered exchanges or traded on a designated contract market that are subject to oversight by U.S. regulators such as […]
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Consumer Outreach (CFTC) are issuing this Investor Alert to warn investors about fraudulent promotion schemes involving binary options and binary options trading platforms. These schemes allegedly involve, among other things, the refusal to credit customer accounts or reimburse funds […]
