Page last updated: 09 September 2024

Warnings and alerts

This list of warnings and alerts on this page contains the names of businesses or individuals you should be wary of if you are planning to invest. The list is not exhaustive and there is no guarantee that the business or individual listed has not changed their name.

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Arbitrage Node – Imposter website

We recommend caution when dealing with Arbitrage Node and its website arbitragenode.org.

Trust Dillon – Imposter website

We recommend caution when dealing with Trust Dillon Limited. Its website is falsely using the details of the registered New Zealand company Trust Dillon Limited (registration 5970107) by using its name and company information.

Laxco Group – Suspected scam

We recommend caution when dealing with Laxco Group and its website www.laxco-group.com. The Laxco Group website claims it is a regulated financial service provider in New Zealand, however it is not a listed on the Companies Register or the Financial Service Providers Register.

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission – Imposter websites

Imposter website alert: Cypress Securities Exchange Commission (CySEC) has warned that its website has been copied and scammers are impersonating its officials in a complex “recovery” scam.

Allied Holding Global – Imposter website

The FMA recommends caution when dealing with Allied Holding Global. We are aware of an investor being unable to recover money invested through its website alliedholdinglobal.com.

Bronte FX - Imposter website

We recommend caution when dealing with Bronte FX Limited and associated companies.

Co-operative Bank – Fake term deposits

A scam offering fake term deposits using the name of Co-operative Bank is targeting New Zealanders.

Ocean Trade

The FMA recommends caution when dealing with Ocean Trade and its twelve duplicate websites.

Cato Asset Management – Imposter website

We recommend caution when dealing with CatoAssetManagement.com. This website is falsely using the details of the registered New Zealand company Cato Asset Management Limited.

Bank of China – Fake term deposits

A scam offering fake term deposits using the name of Bank of China (New Zealand) is targeting New Zealanders. Scammers are sending out highly professional-looking product disclosure statements featuring Bank of China’s name, logo, address and registration details.

NZ Best Rates - Comparison website harvesting investor details

We are concerned that NZ Best Rates may be operating a scam. NZ Best Rates's website claims to offer a way to compare and find the best term deposit rates in New Zealand, while also providing information on choosing term deposits.

Heartland Bank – Fake term deposits and bonds

WARNING: A scam offering fake term deposits and bonds using the name of Heartland Bank is targeting New Zealanders.

OmegaMining-FX – Imposter website

The website operated by OmegaMining-FX is falsely using the details of the legitimate New Zealand company Omega Finance Limited.

Indices Access Group – Suspected scam; unsolicited offer

Indices Access Group has made unsolicited offer of shares to a New Zealand investor and subsequently withheld funds.

CapitalvestPRO – Suspected scam

CapitalvestPRO and its website, have the hallmarks of a scam. CapitalvestPRO advertises it is located in New Zealand and is registered in New Zealand; however, it does not appear to be registered by the New Zealand Companies Office and the stated address does not exist.

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