Warning over unauthorised investment firm
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has warned the public against the activities of Drexel Asset Management, which has without the necessary authorisation been approaching people through unsolicited or cold calls and asking them to invest...
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has warned the public against the activities of Drexel Asset Management, which has without the necessary authorisation been approaching people through unsolicited or cold calls and asking them to invest money in foreign securities.
It would appear that Drexel staff are calling from Japan or Malaysia, the MFSA said in a statement.
It said Drexel does not have the appropriate authorisation to provide any type of financial services activities in Malta.
The MFSA also warned the public against investing in shares or other securities through companies that solicit for business through unsolicited or cold calls. These companies may be part of an international share scam, which has victimised investors in several countries.
The authority reminded investors not to enter into any financial services transaction unless they have ascertained that the entity with whom the transaction is being made holds a licence from the MFSA, or other reputable financial services regulator to provide the services.
A list of entities licensed by the MFSA is available on www.mfsa.com.mt.
The MFSA's warning follows several complaints from Maltese investors who have been approached by Drexel during these past few days. The potential investor is usually told he can "make a profit straight away".
For additional information, contact the MFSA's consumer complaints manager on tel. 800 74924; e-mail: consumerinfo@mfsa.com.mt