ECB Warns of AI Risks in Finance: Calls for Regulation
CySEC revoked the CIF authorization of Fintailor Investments after the firm voluntarily relinquished its license, following a €200,000 fine for AML violations from 2016-2019. Another broker, Leverate, has also renounced its CySEC license and been excluded from the Investors Compensation Fund. CySEC will intensify oversight of cross-border firms and complex products in 2024 to protect investors. In 2023, CySEC conducted 700+ inspections, resulting in $2.2M in fines to ensure compliance.
Tickmill has introduced interest rates of up to 3.5% on unused funds to enable traders to optimize their capital. The interest rate feature aims to meet the requirements of contemporary investors, with daily accruing interest and monthly payments. Tickmill has partnered with Capitalise.ai to support advanced trading tools, allowing traders to automate market scenarios through plain English. Tickmill has also signed Jonty Rhodes as its brand ambassador.
The ECB has highlighted the need to closely monitor AI use in finance, suggesting regulatory action may be necessary to address potential market failures. While recognizing AI's benefits, the ECB warned of risks like herding behavior and over-reliance on a few providers. The ECB stated that as AI evolves, its implementation across finance must be closely monitored. Additional regulations may be required if market failures occur beyond the current prudential framework.
Interactive Brokers has launched cryptocurrency trading for its UK clients, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. The US trading firm's UK arm is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a crypto firm, allowing it to offer digital asset trading alongside its existing investment products. The move provides UK investors more flexibility to access crypto markets.
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