The FMA may notify the public by way of publication on the Internet, or in a newspaper with nationwide circulation that a named natural or legal person is not authorised to perform certain banking transactions (Article 1 para. 1 of the Austrian Banking Act (BWG)), provided that this person has given cause for such action and informing the general public that is proportionate with regard to any potential disadvantages for the affected parties. By publication in the official gazette “Amtsblatt zur Wiener Zeitung” on 11.02.2021, the FMA hereby informs that
Traidnig Monsters co. Ltd / Trading monsters SL
(“TDAmeritradeEU” / “Tdameritrade corp” / “TDAmeritradeAT”)
Apparent headquarters: Beijing, Madrid
Telegram: +4915774551635/ @TDAmeritradeAT
is not entitled to carry out banking transactions in Austria that require a licence. The provider is therefore neither permitted to trade on a commercial basis on its own account or on behalf of others (Article 1 para. 1 no. 1 first case BWG). We advise that there is a risk of confusion with a supervised provider in a third country.