8 Red Flags of Bogus Investments You Must Not Ignore

RRI.co.id published a list of warning signs of "investasi bodong" (bogus investments), compiled from djkn.kemenkeu.go.id and pegadaian.co.id. The signs include unclear business processes, recruitment bonuses, unrealistic returns, fixed-return guarantees, use of social media and public figures, tiered packages, unclear legality, and Ponzi-style fund management. The public is urged to verify licensing and seek trusted information before investing.

News 2026-08-14 16:00

BaFin Flags finanzora.pro as Unauthorised Trading Platform

BaFin warned consumers on 11 August 2026 that finanzora.pro offers a trading platform under the name "Quirion" without required authorisation, and that the name use is identity fraud with no connection to Berlin-based quirion AG. The site belongs to a series of near-identical platforms using the slogan "Earn over €950 A DAY".

News 2026-08-14 16:00

Hantec Group Consolidates Global Brands Under Hantec Financial

International financial services provider Hantec Group is consolidating its regional brands under its flagship name, Hantec Financial, as part of a broader strategy to simplify its global operations and deliver a more consistent trading experience to clients.

News 2026-08-14 15:04

Plexytrade Review: Unregulated and Facing a Slippage Loss Complaint

Plexytrade is a Saint Lucia-registered broker with a low WikiFX score of 2.16, no regulatory information found, and a recorded complaint describing slippage eroding winning trades into losses. We break down the complaints, the regulatory gap, and what to check before depositing.

Exposure 2026-08-14 14:00

Sardis Global Review: Withdrawal Complaints and an Offshore Licence Worth Checking

Sardis Global is an offshore CFD broker with a very low WikiFX score and recurring withdrawal complaints from traders. This review checks the complaints, the offshore licence claim, and what to verify before depositing.

Exposure 2026-08-14 14:00

"I Cut My Losses, Then the Market Reversed." Did I Do Something Wrong?

A trader enters a position with a carefully planned stop loss. The market moves against the trade, the stop is triggered, and the position closes automatically. Minutes or hours later, price returns to the original entry level and, in some cases, continues in the direction the trader had anticipated from the beginning.

News 2026-08-14 13:09

Singapore Nabs 270 Suspects in RM17 Million Scam Bust

Singapore police have placed 270 individuals under active investigation for their suspected roles in fraud operations that collectively cost victims over S$5.4 million.

News 2026-08-14 13:04

Vestrado Review: A 4.84 Score, an Offshore Base and an FSCA Status Worth Verifying

Vestrado is an offshore-registered broker with a broad MT4/MT5 product line and low minimum deposits, but its 4.84 WikiFX score and an unclear FSCA status warrant careful verification before you deposit.

Exposure 2026-08-14 13:00

COINEXX Review 2026: FCA Warnings, Withdrawal Complaints, and Key Risks

COINEXX is an unregulated broker operating out of the Comoros with a severe FCA warning and a highly concerning WikiFX score of 1.78. Indian traders face elevated risks, as recent user complaints highlight deleted accounts and significant withdrawal failures.

Exposure 2026-08-14 12:30

Thailand Celebrity Walks Free as Forex 3D Mastermind Gets 49,000 Years

Actress Savika "Pinky" Chaiyadej, along with her mother and brother, was acquitted of all charges in the multi-billion-baht Forex 3D case, while former scheme executive Apiruk Kothi and four co-defendants were found guilty.

News 2026-08-14 12:22

Fizmo Fx Markets Review 2026: Unregulated Status and Withdrawal Complaints

Fizmo Fx Markets is an unregulated offshore broker established in 2024 with a very low WikiFX score of 2.0. A pattern of user complaints regarding blocked accounts and delayed withdrawals makes it a high-risk platform for Indian traders.

Exposure 2026-08-14 12:00

US PPI Cools, but the Core Number Tells a More Complicated Story

US wholesale inflation slowed sharply in July, encouraging investors to reduce their bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike. Dig beneath the headline, however, and persistent core price pressures suggest the inflation battle is not over.

News 2026-08-14 11:36

BX Trade Review: Is a $1 Minimum Deposit Worth the No-Regulation Risk?

BX Trade advertises a $1 minimum deposit for crypto and binary options, but WikiFX's records show no regulatory information and a score of 2.01 out of 10. This review breaks down what can be confirmed and what to verify before funding an account.

Exposure 2026-08-14 11:30

Why Going All In on One Forex Trade Can Wipe Out Your Account

What all-in positions actually control, why large drawdowns need much larger gains to recover, and a hypothetical walkthrough of sizing a trade to a fixed risk.

News 2026-08-14 11:30

Bangladesh Bank Scraps Old Import FX Rules in One-year Reset

Bangladesh Bank issued FEPD-1 Circular No. 30, a consolidated circular combining all foreign exchange regulations on import transactions issued over the past year. Effective for one year from 13 August 2026, it scraps prior import instructions while keeping reporting formats unchanged, and covers letters of credit, payment methods, advance remittances, trade financing and import of gold, silver and jewellery.

News 2026-08-14 11:00

ASIC Flags Onboarding Gaps at Nine Online Brokers

ASIC warned that nine online brokers reviewed between March and June 2026 showed product governance, onboarding and disclosure gaps in selling short-dated exchange traded options, futures and fractional shares to retail investors. The regulator found unclear fractional trading disclosures, poorly tailored onboarding questionnaires, and sign-up incentives that can obscure risk, and said it may take further enforcement action.

News 2026-08-14 11:00

MIFX Review 2026: How to Read Spreads, Withdrawal Rules and the Complaint Route

MIFX review 2026: understand published commissions and spreads, the withdrawal process, Instant Withdrawal conditions, and the PT Monex Investindo Futures complaint route without turning community discussion into factual allegations.

News 2026-08-13 18:41

Forex Liquidity Provider in 2026: Why the Tightest Spread is Not Always the Best Execution Decision

Choosing a forex liquidity provider is not a search for the lowest displayed spread or the longest provider list. It is a broker decision about pricing integrity, depth, routing, credit, reporting, incident response, and client communication. This 2026 guide explains how a forex LP, FX liquidity provider, or liquidity provider forex arrangement fits into a broker’s execution chain; what to test before onboarding; why a “best forex liquidity provider” claim cannot replace due diligence; and how to compare cost beyond commission. Use the execution-quality scorecard, provider questions, routing scenarios, and 90-day onboarding plan to assess whether a liquidity relationship can support your actual client mix, instruments, risk model, and jurisdiction. The goal is not to make a universal ranking. It is to build evidence that your broker can explain, supervise, reconcile, and recover its execution service when market conditions are difficult.

News 2026-08-13 18:08

WikiLicense Officially Launches: Building a Global Financial License Verification Platform

WikiLicense Officially Launches: Building a Global Financial License Verification Platform to Advance Regulatory Transparency

News 2026-08-13 18:01

Islami Bank suspends officer who filed ACC loan-fraud case

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC suspended officer Mohammad Yasin Ali after he filed an ACC complaint alleging around Tk500 crore in loan fraud involving S Alam Group Chairman Saiful Alam, former president Mohammed Shahabuddin and 36 others. The bank said the complaint was filed without head-office approval and has formed a three-member committee.

News 2026-08-13 16:00