Foreign-Exchange Broker FXCM Says Hacker Accessed Customer Accounts

Foreign-exchange broker FXCM Inc. said Thursday that a cybersecurity breach led to a "small number" of unauthorized wire transfers from customers' accounts.

The New York-based broker said all funds have been returned and an internal investigation has been launched with the aid of a cybersecurity firm alongside a separate Federal Bureau of Investigation probe.

FXCM said it received an email from a self-proclaimed hacker who claimed to have access to customer information. The company said it is working to establish the scope of the breach and identify affected customers.

FXCM provides online foreign exchange trading, CFD trading, spread betting and related services.

In January, FXCM was among the biggest losers after the Swiss National Bank unexpectedly decided to stop capping in the value of the Swiss franc against the euro.

The broker required a $300 million rescue package from Leucadia National Corp., the holding company for investment bank Jefferies Group LLC, to meet regulatory capital requirements and continue operations.

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October 01, 2015 08:45 ET (12:45 GMT)

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