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**Warning Issued by Spain for 5 Unauthorized Platforms**
On May 29, 2023, the Spanish financial regulatory authority CNMV issued warnings regarding five unauthorized forex trading companies. They are as follows:
1. LODEN SERVICESS LTD
Website: https://lodenservicess.com/
2. CLAIR CAPITAL
Website: https://claircapital.co/
3. OXSHARE LLC
Website: https://oxshare.com/
4. FX MUNDO
Website: https://www.fxmundo.com/
5. OPENMARKETS
Website: https://openmarkets.cfd/
**South African FSCA Issues Warnings for 14 Platforms**
Recently, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa issued warnings for 14 unauthorized companies or individuals, reminding the public that these entities are soliciting clients within the South African jurisdiction without the necessary licenses or providing false registration information. They are as follows:
1. Forex Breakout Kings
The FSCA received information that Forex Breakout Kings (FBK) and Mr. Michaels are illegally providing forex trading services.
2. Spring Finance
The FSCA noticed that Spring Finance is using FSP number 54678 to pose as a financial service provider when no such license with number 54678 exists according to FSCA records.
3. IQ OPTION LLC
The FSCA received information that IQ OPTION LLC's South African clients are advertising on behalf of IQ OPTION LLC as "affiliates" in South Africa. IQ OPTION LLC has not established a physical presence in South Africa and is not authorized to provide financial advice or intermediary services in South Africa.
4. International Capital Markets Pty Ltd
The FSCA warns the public not to engage in any financial services-related business with individuals falsely representing the IC Markets brand. These individuals seek victims on WhatsApp and Facebook social media platforms, claiming to be agents or representatives of IC Markets.
They use the following social media addresses:
https://www.facebook.com/people/IC-Platform/100081463665287/
https://www.facebook.com/people/IC-Platform/100081463665287/
https://www.facebook.com/shirinda.douglas.5
They use the following email addresses to solicit funds from the public:
icmarketfxtrading@gmail.com
icmarketsinvester127@gmail.com
5. Kranken FX
The FSCA noted that Kranken FX claims on its website (https://krankenfxtrade.com/) to be regulated by the FSCA. However, according to the 2022 Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, Kranken FX is not authorized to provide financial advice or intermediary services.
6. Luan Krige
The FSCA informs the public that Mr. Krige is not authorized to provide any financial advice or intermediary services under the 2022 Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act.
7. Individuals Impersonating Nesa Capital (Pty) Ltd
The FSCA received complaints from licensed financial service provider Nesa Capital (Pty) Ltd (FSP number: 45930) that Nesa Capital Holdings may be using its association as an excuse to offer financial services to the public. Nesa Capital (Pty) Ltd denies any affiliation with Nesa Capital Holdings.
8. Serene Financial Services
The FSCA warns the public not to engage in any financial-related business with Serene Financial Services (Serene). Serene claims on its website that they are the legal representatives of Legacy Risk Consult (Pty) Ltd. Legacy Risk Consult (Pty) Ltd is an authorized financial service provider (FSP number: 45536). Legacy Risk Consult (Pty) Ltd has confirmed that Serene is not their legal representative, nor is it an FSCA-authorized financial service provider. It is confirmed that Serene is not affiliated, and the website www.serenefs.co.za does not belong to that company.
9. Dench Investment Solutions (Pty) Ltd
The FSCA received information that Mr. Theophilus Mpofu and Dench Investment Solutions (Pty) Ltd (Dench Investments) may be engaging in stock trading services. Mpofu and Dench Investments falsely claim to be part of Unum Capital (Pty) Ltd (Unum Capital), an authorized financial service provider with FSP number 564. Unum Capital has confirmed that it has no affiliation with Mr. Mpofu and Dench Investments. The FSCA informs the public that Mr. Mpofu and Dench Investments are not authorized to provide financial advice and intermediary services as an FSP.
10. Individual Impersonating Capital International Group Ltd
The FSCA warns the public to be vigilant against individuals impersonating Capital International Group Ltd on WhatsApp social media platforms. These individuals represent companies that may be using authorized entity information to deceive the public. The FSCA has received complaints from Capital International Group Ltd and its authorized subsidiaries CILSA Investments (PTY) Ltd (FSP number: 44894) and CILSA Solutions (PTY) Ltd (FSP number: 6650). The individuals impersonating Capital International Group Ltd offer unrealistic investment opportunities with high returns on WhatsApp social media platform. Capital International Group Ltd has confirmed that it does not conduct any business on WhatsApp social platforms. While Capital International Group Ltd and its subsidiaries are authorized financial service providers, the individuals using Capital International Group Ltd's information on WhatsApp have not been granted permission and, therefore, are not authorized to provide any financial advice or intermediary services under the 2002 Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act.
11. Individuals Impersonating Integrity Asset Management
The FSCA warns the public not to engage in any financial services-related business with a group of individuals impersonating authorized financial service provider Integrity Asset Management (FSP number: 43249). The FSCA notes that these individuals use Integrity Asset Management's logo, website information, and contact details on WhatsApp, promising unrealistic over-the-top returns to the public and soliciting investments. They also use a logo and similar name from a company in Texas, USA. Integrity Asset Management has confirmed that it has no affiliation with these individuals, and the FSCA believes that these individuals are conducting illegal financial services.
12. Individual Impersonating Wealthport (Pty) Ltd
The FSCA received complaints from licensed financial service provider Wealthport (Pty) Ltd (FSP number: 44158) that Wealthport Capital may be using their association as an excuse to offer financial services to the public. Scammers using the name Wealthport (Pty) Ltd provide unrealistic high-return investment opportunities on WhatsApp social media platforms. Wealthport (Pty) Ltd has confirmed that they do not conduct any business on WhatsApp social media platforms and denies any affiliation with Wealthport Capital.
13. Datum RS Impersonating QuickTrade (Pty) Ltd
The FSCA notes that Datum RS falsely claims to be a financial service provider and is associated with licensed financial service provider QuickTrade (Pty) Ltd (QuickTrade) (FSP license: 45262). QuickTrade denies any affiliation with Datum RS.
14. South Afri Capital Company t/a Thembi Shilengee
The FSCA notes that South Afri Capital Company t/a Thembi Shilengee (SACC) provided clients with a document claiming to be licensed by the Financial Services Board (FSB) with an FSP number 41432. According to
