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Canada set to ban binary options altogether

Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 9:06 pm
by mlawson71
The Canadian Securities Administration (CSA) – the body unifying all regional financial markets and services regulator – has published for comment a “National Instrument” intending to ban trading in binary options altogether. The document, entitled “Prohibition of Binary Options” would prohibit advertising, offering, selling or otherwise trading a binary option to an individual. The organization encourages comments by May 29, 2017.

“We are deeply concerned by the increasing number of investor losses and complaints resulting from binary options,” said Louis Morisset, Chair of the CSA and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Autorité des marchés financiers.

Re: Canada set to ban binary options altogether

Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 11:08 pm
by FrancoisT
A great step from CSA. The other reputable commissions needs to follow also.

Re: Canada set to ban binary options altogether

Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 4:29 pm
by LazarR
Good start. Not quite sure that the others will follow, because the binaries have their adherents and they have to trade somewhere :D

Re: Canada set to ban binary options altogether

Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 9:29 pm
by FrancoisT
I do not believe all, but most likely the most reputable.

Re: Canada set to ban binary options altogether

Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 10:01 pm
by alicann
Very good decision.