ASIC roundup: DDO stop order, and updated guidance

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, December 1 – 5, 2025.

DDO stop order against FXCM – December 5, 2025

An interim stop order has been made out against Stratos Trading Pty Limited (trading as FXCM) because of deficiencies in its target market determination.

According to ASIC, trading FXCM’s contracts for difference (CFDs) includes leverage, volatility, liquidity, and pricing risks, which “make them unlikely

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