Financial Institution Regulatory Compliance in Liechtenstein Under Scrutiny

The Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) has been taking a closer look at various financial institutions and websites operating within the country, issuing warnings and announcements to protect investors from potential scams.

Unlicensed Websites Operating in Liechtenstein

Several operators of websites have been warned by the FMA for not being licensed or registered by the authority. These include:

• Freedom-Finance.nl: Warned on August 7th, the FMA advises against using this site for financial services due to its lack of compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Investgurus.de: Cautioned against by the FMA on August 2nd, investors are strongly advised not to respond to offers or transfer funds through this website as it is not authorized to provide financial services in Liechtenstein.

Banque Havilland (Liechtenstein) AG: A Lesson in Regulatory Compliance

On July 29th, the FMA announced that Banque Havilland (Liechtenstein) AG’s license had lapsed and that the bank was undergoing voluntary liquidation. This event highlights the importance of regulatory compliance for financial institutions operating in Liechtenstein.

Recent FMA Warnings

• Wilsonpartner.com: Warned on March 8th, the operator of this website is not licensed or registered with the authority.
• Mexc.com: Warned about on February 28th, its operator is also not authorized to provide financial services in Liechtenstein.

Protecting Investors: A Commitment to Regulatory Compliance

These announcements demonstrate the FMA’s commitment to protecting investors and maintaining regulatory compliance within the Liechtenstein financial market. As a result, potential investors are advised to remain vigilant and thoroughly research any financial institution or website before engaging in transactions.