Financial Compliance

Bank of Canada Interest Rate and Monetary Policy Report

The Bank of Canada has released its Interest Rate Announcement and Monetary Policy Report for October 28, 2026. This report details the Bank's base-case projection for inflation and economic growth in Canada, along with an assessment of associated risks.

Bank of Canada Market Participants Survey

The Bank of Canada has released its quarterly Market Participants Survey. This notice informs about the survey's purpose, which is to gather views from financial market participants on macroeconomic and financial variables, as well as monetary policy.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Unauthorized Trading Platforms

BaFin has issued a warning to consumers regarding a series of unauthorized trading platforms operating under the slogan 'Smarter trading with zero spreads.' These platforms are suspected of conducting banking business and/or providing financial services without the necessary authorization from BaFin.

BaFin Warns About Hightaurus.io Trading Platform

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning regarding the trading platform Hightaurus.io. BaFin states that the platform is offering financial services and crypto-asset services without the required authorization, which is a violation of German law.

Westfield Specialty International Registration for Cross-Border Services

BaFin has registered Westfield Specialty International (Europe) S.A. to conduct cross-border insurance services in Germany. The registration covers various insurance lines, including accident, sickness, and liability. This notice confirms the company's authorization to operate in the German market.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Unauthorized MBS Point Website

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning to consumers regarding the website mbspoint(.)com. BaFin suspects the operators of offering unauthorized financial, investment, and cryptoasset services in Germany.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Identity Fraud on alijz(.)com

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning regarding the website alijz(.)com, the app alijzspro, and associated WhatsApp groups. The authority suspects unknown operators are offering financial services without authorization and engaging in identity fraud, falsely linking their services to AL Konzept GmbH & Co. KG.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Gainorex Investment App

BaFin, the German financial regulator, has issued a warning to consumers regarding the Gainorex Investment app, suspected of operating without authorization. The app is being promoted through a WhatsApp group, and BaFin suspects its operators are offering unauthorized banking and financial services.

BaFin Warns Equity Research Ventures Over Prospectus

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning regarding Equity Research Ventures PTE. LTD. for allegedly offering capital investments without a required prospectus. The company is accused of soliciting public investments in Germany for a product named 'Co-Investment AlleAktien Wealth x SpaceX' without BaFin's approval.

Bookmakers reminded of licence responsibilities at Cheltenham Festival

The UK Gambling Commission has reminded on-course bookmakers at the Cheltenham Festival of their operating licence responsibilities, particularly concerning anti-money laundering and cash handling. Licensees must adhere to policies and report suspicious activities.