Global Financial Trust Bank / www.gft.uk.com
This notice is issued by the Financial Supervision Commission (“the Commission”) in accordance with the powers conferred upon it under Section 22 of the Financial Supervision Act 1988.
The Commission has recently become aware of the above website which includes references to and claims to represent the above entity.
The website implies that the above entity has a presence in or connection with the Isle of Man. This is not the case.
The website claims that the above entity is a deposit taker licensed by the Commission. This is not true. The above entity is not nor ever has been licensed by the Commission to undertake any regulated activity.
A list of all institutions licensed by the Commission is available on our website.
The website claims that deposits with the above entity are covered by the Isle of Man Depositor’s Compensation Scheme. This claim is false. The scheme only applies to deposit takers who are licensed and regulated by the Commission.
The above entity is not a company incorporated within the jurisdiction of the Isle of Man. It is not registered as a foreign company having established a place of business on the Isle of Man. It is not registered as a business name on the Isle of Man.
The Commission has established no association between this entity and any genuine Isle of Man companies.
The Commission has established no genuine links between this entity and the Isle of Man.
Under the circumstances, the Commission would strongly urge persons considering dealing with this entity to exercise the greatest possible caution before proceeding, bearing in mind the contents of this public notice.
Any persons who are already involved in any dealings with the above entity and have concerns should contact the Enforcement Division on +44 1624 689313 or by email to fsc@gov.im.
Any persons who have paid funds to this entity should consider contacting their local Police Fraud Unit without delay.
FSC Reference: JPM/10/2005