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FCA fines broking firm for misleading conduct

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

The FCA has imposed a fine on broking firm TFS-ICAP for misleading customers in the FX derivatives market. The regulator found that between 2008 and 2015, brokers at TFS-ICAP openly carried out a deceptive practice known as “printing” trades. The …

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Coronavirus & SMEs – what support is available for businesses? (updated)

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Startups and small and medium sized companies (SMEs) are facing unexpected problems caused by the COVID-19 virus and the economic fallout from the lockdown imposed by the government. The government has worked quickly to announce and introduce a series of …

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Brexit boom in currency hedges sparks fears of mis-selling

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Christopher Wilsher

The tumbling pound is encouraging nervous UK importers to enter into complex currency transactions as they scramble to avoid higher costs. But some consultants warn those deals could expose them to significant losses. Collyer Bristow’s Head of Dispute Resolution, Robin …

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