Page last updated: 08 September 2023

Unregistered businesses

This list contains the names of businesses or individuals that are not registered as a financial service provider on the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) in New Zealand but may be in the business of providing financial services. An individual or entity that is in the business of providing a financial service to clients in New Zealand should be registered on the FSPR for that service. Not being registered on the FSPR may mean they are not complying with the requirements of New Zealand legislation.

The list is not exhaustive. Prior to engaging, we recommend checking that the Advisor is registered on the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR).

Investor alert: Tecmactrade Limited does not hold a Derivatives Issuer licence to provide CFD trading services.

WARNING: Tecmactrade Limited does not hold a Derivatives Issuer licence to provide CFD trading services.

FMA warns: Exercise caution when dealing with Trade-Center

Warning: Trade-Center is not a registered financial service provider and is providing financial services including CFD trading services to New Zealand residents.

Investor warning for Exor Company International Ltd

WARNING: Exor Company International Limited, and exorcompany.com, claim to be offering forex and crypto trading platforms despite not being registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.

FPbulls International Limited is not registered to provide financial advice in New Zealand

FMA are concerned that FPbulls International Limited is not registered on the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) as a financial service provider.

Scam warning: Apex Equity Advisors

Apex Equity Advisors is not a registered New Zealand company and is not registered to provide financial products or services to New Zealand residents. We recommend caution when dealing with this entity.

GSF Asia Pacific offering fake pre-IPO shares

GSF is not a registered company or a financial service provider in New Zealand. We recommend exercising caution when dealing with them.

Investor warning: NorthWest Options Exchange

NorthWest Options Exchange, through their website nwoex.com does not hold a Derivative Issuer License and is not a registered financial service provider in New Zealand or licensed by the FMA.

FMA warning: Infintix Limited withholds client funds

WARNING: Infintix is not registered to provide financial services to New Zealand residents.

Investor warning: Goldridge Investment Limited

Goldridge Investment Limited and goldridgeinvestmentlimited.com (the website)are not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.

Assured Digital Bank is not registered as a Financial Service Provider in New Zealand

WARNING: Assured Digital Bank is offering financial services to New Zealand residents but is not registered as a Financial Service Provider as required by New Zealand financial markets legislation.

Warning about Ryo Currency operating in breach of FSP Act

WARNING: We are concerned that Ryo Currency operating in breach of Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008. Ryo Currency is offering financial services to New Zealand residents but is not registered as a Financial Service Provider as required by New Zealand financial markets legislation

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