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SFC alerts for AI investment scheme tied to Gold Fun and AGA

19 Jan 2026

SFC alerts for AI investment scheme tied to Gold Fun and AGA

HK’s securities regulator has warned the public about a suspicious AI themed investment product promoted by two companies, citing concerns over authorisation and investor withdrawals.

Regulation
Exclusive: UKSPA - final CCI rules strike balance between consumer protection and product realities

10 Dec 2025

Exclusive: UKSPA - final CCI rules strike balance between consumer protection and product realities

The regulator's reforms reflect practical industry insight into structured product design.

Regulation
Structured products in the spotlight as FCA sets out CCI requirements

09 Dec 2025

Structured products in the spotlight as FCA sets out CCI requirements

The UK’s retail investment landscape is bracing itself for another regulatory shake-up.

Market
Natixis: geopolitical tensions, AI bubble fears among top investor worries

27 Nov 2025

Natixis: geopolitical tensions, AI bubble fears among top investor worries

The survey involved 515 global institutional investors in 29 countries who collectively manage US$29.9 trillion in assets.

Regulation
US regulators tightens oversight on structured products amid complexity concerns

21 Nov 2025

US regulators tightens oversight on structured products amid complexity concerns

The regulator plans to probe the reasoning behind product selection, conflict management and disclosure practices as complex investments gain weight on retail investor portfolios.

Regulation
Korean regulators introduce tougher rules for leveraged ETF investors

17 Nov 2025

Korean regulators introduce tougher rules for leveraged ETF investors

South Korean regulators will now require mandatory education and mock trading for retail investors seeking to access high risk overseas derivatives.

Market
Iosco outlines rules for neo-brokers, digital-first platforms

13 Nov 2025

Iosco outlines rules for neo-brokers, digital-first platforms

The report states that neo-brokers need clear global standards to address risks in fee transparency, revenue conflicts and system reliability.

Regulation
BSW: structured products need a fair chance in regulation and retirement planning

12 Nov 2025

BSW: structured products need a fair chance in regulation and retirement planning

As BaFin’s turbo restrictions loom, the BSW chief outlines the association’s push for greater clarity on costs, risks and the true value of structured products.

Regulation
Mayer Brown: industry relieved as full ban on turbos avoided

30 Oct 2025

Mayer Brown: industry relieved as full ban on turbos avoided

The law firm points that the new rules will have a practical impact on distributors in Germany.

Regulation
FCA orders cooling-off periods on crypto ETNs

28 Oct 2025

FCA orders cooling-off periods on crypto ETNs

The regulator has outlined its crypto roadmap, setting out plans to bring crypto assets into its regulation and guidelines for firms looking to offer crypto exchange traded notes.

Regulation
Iosco calls for unified global oversight of crypto, digital assets

17 Oct 2025

Iosco calls for unified global oversight of crypto, digital assets

The global securities watchdog IOSCO says regulators need to act more quickly to create consistent rules and protect investors in crypto markets.

Regulation
Bafin cracks down on turbo certificates sold to retail investors

16 Oct 2025

Bafin cracks down on turbo certificates sold to retail investors

The German regulator has issued a general order with several requirements aimed at enhancing investor protection due to the high risk and complexity associated with turbo certificates.