Category: Regulation

fca warning
April 15, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Property Option Investing

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company Property Option Investing. Property Option Investing is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated…

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AMF issues impersonators scam warning
April 12, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

French AMF issues impersonators scam warning

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has warned against several impersonators websites - www.lascpi.fr and www.scpi-gouv.fr. The websites are using the regulator's name and logo improperly to propose to investors investment simulators and practical guides to investment in real estate investment companies (SCPIs). The www.lascpi.fr and www.scpi-gouv.fr websites state that they offer investors investment simulators…

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fca warning
April 12, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Aria Hope firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company Aria Hope. Aria Hope is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated activities which…

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fca warning
April 12, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Elcourt Ltd trading as AD Baxton

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company Elcourt Ltd trading as AD Baxton. Elcourt Ltd trading as AD Baxton is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK…

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fma scam alert
April 11, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

New Zealand FMA warns against Wildex Investment Limited

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has just issued a public warning against a scam company called Wildex Investment Limited. Associated entities individuals: Wildex Investments Address: 26FL, FWD Financial Centre, 308-320 Des Veoux Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Website: www.Wildexinvestment.com Phone: +85221270667 Email: [email protected] The FMA recommends exercising caution before dealing with Wildex Investment Limited and…

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FCA warning
April 11, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Tasbir Singh

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company Tasbir Singh. Tasbir Singh is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated activities which…

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FCA and ASIC to strengthen cooperation post-Brexit
April 08, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA and ASIC to strengthen cooperation post-Brexit

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have just announced that they have agreed two MoUs to ensure there is continuity once the UK leaves the European Union. Last week, ASIC announced that new laws are about to protect financial service consumers in Australia. According to several independent…

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fca warning
April 08, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Innovative Loans

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company Innovative Loans. Innovative Loans is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated activities which…

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fca warning
April 05, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Forte Capital Mergers and Acquisitions

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company Forte Capital Mergers and Acquisitions. Forte Capital Mergers and Acquisitions is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is…

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australia exchange
April 04, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

New laws to protect financial service consumers in Australia

Australian regulator ASIC just announced that it has welcomed the passage of key financial services reforms contained in the Treasury Laws Amendment (Design and Distribution Obligations and Product Intervention Powers) legislation. The reforms will include: a design and distribution obligations regime for financial services firms; and a product intervention power for ASIC In less than…

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