Cum-Ex Investigations and cryptocurrency questions - March 2021

FOI Release Date of Release:

Reference Case Number: FOI8086

Freedom of Information: Right to know request:

  1. As of 24th February 2021 - How many individuals are currently under investigation in relation to Cum-Ex trades? How many investigations have been opened up since Mark Steward, the FCA's Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight, confirmed that in the FCA's view, Cum-Ex trading was abusive and the FCA was working closely with European authorities in February 2020?
  2. As of 24th February 2021 - How many organisations are currently under investigation in relation to Cum-EX trades?

Cryptocurrency:

  1. How many investigations were opened up into suspected cryptocurrency frauds between January 2019 to December 2019?
  2. How many investigations have the FCA opened into suspected cryptocurrency frauds since January 2020?

FCA response:

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FOI8086 response