The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced an update to its list of unregistered entities that use misleading information to solicit primarily non-U.S. investors. The latest update includes 14 soliciting entities, two impersonators of genuine firms, and four bogus regulators.
Website: https://www.abitotrade.com
Website: https://www.bnrytrdeelite.com
Website: https://cgoasset.com
Website: www.forex5.me
Website: https://gemfxpro.com
Website: https://globalbloomfx.com
Website: https://www.gosbtrade.com
Website: https://ia-digitalmarkets.com
Website: https://medievalcredit.com
Website: https://www.remyassoc.com
Website: https://www.strenfieldcapital.com
Website: https://tradextixcoins.com
Website: https://www.tradehedgely.io
Website: https://yearnstocker.com
The SEC discovered that these firms were providing inaccurate information about their affiliation, location, or registration status. Under U.S. securities laws, firms that solicit investors are generally required to register with the SEC and comply with minimum financial standards and disclosure, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.
The list also flags those impersonating registered securities firms and entities that falsely claim to be government regulators, agencies, or affiliates. The following ones were added to the list.
Website: https://www.bfsinvestment.com
Website: https://googletrade.org
Website: www.doft.us
Website: https://ie-us.org
Website: https://www.firagov.org
Website: https://uscrd.org
The list is periodically updated by the SEC’s Office of Market Intelligence, in coordination with the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy and the Office of International Affairs. The SEC noted that inclusion on the list does not mean the SEC has found violations of U.S. federal securities laws or made a judgment about the merits of any securities being offered.