Expanding financial literacy, protecting vulnerable customers and safeguarding consumers against scams dominated discussions at the International Financial Consumer Protection Organisation (FinCoNet) 2025 annual general meeting, hosted by the Central Bank of Ireland last month.
The AGM confirmed FinCoNet’s governing council and approved two key reports addressing market conduct risks: the ...
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published findings from a recent review of how firms distribute complex exchange traded products (ETPs) to retail investors, highlighting both examples of good practice and areas of concern.
Complex ETPs form a small but high-risk subset of the broader ETP market. They include ...
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a high-alert warning following a sharp rise in pump-and-dump scams targeting retail investors, particularly ahead of the holiday period.
Pump-and-dump schemes involve spreading misleading rumours or hype about thinly traded small-cap securities to artificially inflate prices, before promoters rapidly sell their ...
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By Lee Rossini
In business, success rarely happens by chance; rather, it is the result of clear direction, deliberate choices and consistent execution. Business strategy and business goals provide this direction. Although used interchangeably, the concepts are fundamentally different. Understanding the differences, and how they complement each other, is essential for effective management and long-term success.
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