Update: ESMA introduces CFD restrictions for sales to retail investors
Backed by the FCA
Concerns have been raised in recent years about the suitability of CFDs for the retail market
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has introduced a number of measures for the provision of contracts for differences (CFDs), including a ban on the sale or marketing of binary options to retail investors.
Following a consultation as announced in January, the pan-European regulator has introduced leverage limits and negative balance protection on CFDs, while also banning the marketing, distribution or sale...
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