Full video of the VFSC Symposium on Virtual Assets

Full video of the VFSC Symposium on Virtual Assets

Watch the full symposium in three parts

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Key takeaways from the VFSC Symposium on Virtual Assets

Vanuatu fintech pioneers see a bright future despite short-term hurdles At a recent symposium, Vanuatu’s budding fintech industry was widely hailed as a strategic sector for the economy. While there are still a few challenges, all participants agreed that the opportunities promise a bright future for the country’s youth. The Symposium “Virtual assets: Navigating the...

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With New Rules in Place, Vanuatu Wants to Become the Next Cyprus

A core group of 60 brokers remain after licensing rules were strengthened. Industry insiders cite Cyprus as an inspiration for Vanuatu’s future. This article first ran on June 22, 2023 on FinanceMagnates.com. Just five years ago, Vanuatu had 600 active Financial Dealer Licenses (FDL). Today, there are only 60, but the jurisdiction has traded quantity...

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Letter to members: “We’re moving boldly forward”

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Public Notice from Vanuatu Financial Services Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE In light of the recent APA Insurance Indemnity (PI) cover fraud, the Commission as the regulator of the Financial dealers hereby instructs all Financial Dealers Licensees (The “FDL”) currently holding APA Insurance PI cover to secure an alternative cover from an approved Insurer immediately. The Commission requires the affected FDL to inform the...

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The end of offshore licences in Vanuatu: Understanding the new rules

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Following last year’s amendment to the Financial Dealer Licensing Act of 2018, our regulator, the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), is now requiring all applicants for a Financial Dealer License (FDL) to establish a physical presence as well as economic substance in Vanuatu. In practical terms, this means that, from October 2022 onward, every FDL...

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New FMA member: TradeNext

Founded in 2020, TradeNext brings a fresh vision to FX and CFD brokerage with a specific focus on the mobile experience – bringing Wall Street to the palm of traders’ hands. While TradeNext works both on desktop and mobile, traders can jump seamlessly from one device to another, and start trading anytime, anywhere.  Behind TradeNext’s...

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Meet our new member: Exness

FMA Vanuatu is pleased to announce that a new member organization has joined its ranks: Exness.com. Exness is a global multi-asset broker with their very own trader app and terminal, in addition to MetaTrader 4, 5, and Mobile. They offer brokerage services for forex, metals, cryptocurrencies, energies, stocks and indices. Their platform also includes high-end...

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Vanuatu’s regulatory regime hits the sweet spot: new FMA report

Vanuatu financial law is in line with world standards, FMA report says When compared with leading jurisdictions around the world, Vanuatu’s regulatory regime more than holds its own; only a few moderate improvements would bring the industry to the next level, according to a comparative report sponsored by FMA Vanuatu.  Our trade group worked with a...

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Vanuatu regulator withdraws 3 financial leader licenses

In a public notice posted on May 26, 2022, the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission announced that the following licensees have not engaged in Financial Dealers business, and do not have investor funds in their custody, therefore no investors will be affected by the withdrawal of their license and the payment of their bond deposit; consequently,...

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