We’ve mentioned this already a few weeks ago. CySEC wants to ban all bonuses. In fact they are talking about the same thing over and over. Cancel the bonuses, cancel the bonuses. But is seems that it is not that easy. As we’ve published in the article Pros and Cons of the bonuses, for newcomers the bonuses in the world of trading are surely very interesting and attractive. After all, it is money for free, right?
However, in reality this is not completely true. Each received bonus means the trader is committed to make a certain number of trades and unfortunately, they usually can’t withdraw the money before that.
Information of the new circular letter C194
CySEC has informed all regulated companies (not only to those focused on binary options but also forex brokers, etc.) new information regarding the bonuses and tournaments in the latest document called circular C194.
From now on, it will be prohibited to offer the customers (traders) any of the following bonuses:
- Welcome bonus (including, for example, no deposit bonus)
- Bonuses for meeting a certain trading volume
- Bonuses for friend recommendation
- Bonuses for verifying their personal information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.)
- Bonuses for participating in webinars
- Gifts in the form of iPads, phones, etc.
- Prizes for winning a volume based tournament
- and other bonuses described in the circular letter
I don’t think its fair!
I do understand. To give a bonus, which the trader, in the end, can’t withdraw could be considered as a manipulation. The same goes for the bonuses for volumes traded or risk-free trades. Bonuses for participating in the webinars are also complete nonsense.
I have nothing against the ban of all the above mentioned bonuses. It will be great. However, it seems strange to me to prohibit also the no deposit bonuses and even the tournaments.
I think that the no deposit bonuses are a great thing, so why to ban something, which is not conditioned by a deposit and thus there is no risk to the trader? I personally used this bonus offered by some brokers. They are so simple. You just have to register on the page, confirm your identity and get for example €50 on your account. The money you can use as you want. Then, if you meet the conditions (which does not include making a deposit), you can withdraw your money. Simple, isn’t it? To me, it’s not dangerous, or is it?
The tournaments will be banned. That is one of the things I also do not understand! The tournaments of IQ Option broker or Ayrex broker are a great way to get some extra dollars and to have fun at the same time. I see no reason, why these tournaments should be canceled. Everybody knows that when there are 1000 participants and only the first 10 will get a prize, it is not going to be very easy. What do you think about that? Let me know in comments.
More information about CySEC
- News: Regulations in the world of binary options
- News: No to non-regulated brokers!
- News: The end of binary bonuses and tournaments by CySEC
- More news from the CySEC – Bonuses and minute options
- The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
- Even stockpair had to comply with CySEC’s intervention
- Brokers fulfill CySEC requirements
- CySEC tightens the rules for binary options trades
- Regulations Of Binary Options Brokers
I believe when you get to that point where you can make withdrawals as you want then its okay so say one has been scammed. but then there is a solution.