Banco Societiale Ltd / http://www.societiale.org / http://societiale.org

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 websites which include references to and claim to represent the above entity.

The websites claim that the above entity is based in the Isle of Man and that it has an address at “17 Prospect Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man.” Following research by the Commission we can state that this address does not exist. The websites also give a postcode for the entity as IM99 1RY. Following research undertaken by the Commission we can state that this postcode does not relate to the above entity.

The websites also give a telephone number for the above entity as +44 709 280 7853. This is not an Isle of Man telephone number.

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 above entity is not, nor ever has been, licensed by the Financial Supervision Commission to undertake Banking, Investment or Corporate Service Provider business in or from the Island.

A list of all institutions licensed by the Commission is available on our website.

The Commission has established no association between this entity and any genuine Isle of Man company.

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 689315 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.

A previous public warning issued in relation to Banco Societiale Ltd is available.

FSC Reference: KL/03/2005