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Gambling companies such as 888 hit by finding that all internet betting is illegal
Spread betting group also hit by low volatility in major asset classes
Competition for wealthier customers has proven increasingly expensive
Stockbroking is highly regulated, competitive and hard for new entrants to make money
Shares in platform fall after tough new European rules hit revenues
Customer sues after losing at least £2m making spread bets between 2010 and 2014
Effort to protect retail customers but operators may simply move into new products or territories
AMF says online trading platform published ‘misleading and inaccurate’ information
Investors complain that new restrictions will curb legitimate trading activity
Move causes outcry from trading sites as share prices tumble
Online trader expects lower revenues while Europe seeks to protect amateur punters
Markets watchdog firms up restrictions on risk that retail investors can take
Industry is bracing itself for tough new EU rules to protect retail investors
Price of bitcoin falls 5 per cent on crackdown, which will also hit ICOs and CFDs
Sector has remained surprisingly resilient in the face of proposed crackdown
Fraudsters using social media to target young people, says Financial Conduct Authority
Suspicious trades slipped through monitoring at Interactive Brokers’ UK arm
Spread better increases focus on richer customers with ‘Project Tuna’
Clampdown plans include possible ban on crypto-products and tough borrowing limits
FCA publishes list of companies providing products to customers without its authorisation
Probe uncovers conflicts and risk of mis-selling in contracts for difference market
Shares in Plus500, CMC and IG fall sharply on rear of leverage rules
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