The European regulator’s measures aim to protect retail investors
The ban on ads for binary options, cryptocurrencies and related products will take effect in June
Since Canada’s binary options ban, fraudsters have increasingly relied on cryptocurrencies and ICOs
Scams may involve binary options, cryptocurrencies and contracts for difference
Regulators have found that between 74% and 89% of clients that trade in these products lose money
Fraudsters are still targeting Canadian investors through these, and other channels, Manitoba regulator warns
Ban supports efforts to protect Canadians from fraud
Alert outlines common investor complaints
The unregistered firms are alleged to have sold binary options to Ontario investors
Regulator cites online apps from unregistered firms that make misleading statements