GRC Report Staff

Norway FSA Flags Unauthorized Firm Alpha Flow AI Following FCA Warning

The Norway Financial Supervisory Authority has issued a warning regarding Alpha Flow AI, an entity operating from the United Kingdom that appears to be providing financial services without proper authorization. This action follows an original warning published by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and signals a cross-border regulatory concern that compliance teams should monitor to avoid inadvertent association or client exposure.

Norway Regulator Issues Warning Against Unauthorized Entity Garlenix

The Norway Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) has issued a public warning against an entity operating under the name "Garlenix," which does not hold the required authorization to provide financial services in Norway. Compliance teams at financial institutions should treat this as a signal to review counterparty due diligence processes and ensure client-facing staff are aware of this unauthorized entity to prevent inadvertent engagement or referral.

FCA Warns of Clone Firm Impersonating Registered Entity as "Mastertrdlmt"

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning identifying "mastertrdlmt.com" as a clone firm fraudulently impersonating a genuine FCA-registered entity. The alert has been circulated by the Norway Financial Supervisory Authority, highlighting the cross-border nature of clone firm scams and the need for heightened customer due diligence across jurisdictions.

Norway FSA Warns of Clone Firm Olympus Capital Limited Impersonating Licensed Entity

Norway's Financial Supervisory Authority has issued a warning against olympus-capitallimited.com, identified as a "clone firm" fraudulently using the identity of a legitimately licensed entity to deceive investors. This follows an original alert from Spain's CNMV, highlighting cross-border coordination among regulators to combat unauthorized financial services providers. Compliance teams should treat this as a high-priority alert for customer protection and fraud prevention screening.

CSSF Warns of Fraudulent Emails Impersonating European Broker S.A. Luxembourg

The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) has issued a warning regarding fraudulent emails sent from addresses impersonating European Broker S.A. Luxembourg, using a suspicious domain format. This alert is relevant for compliance teams monitoring fraud risks, phishing schemes, and unauthorized use of regulated entity names in cross-border financial communications.

AFCA Onboards 114 New Members Ahead of Scams Prevention Framework Rollout

AFCA has added 114 new members—including major telcos and digital platforms—under Australia's Scams Prevention Framework (SPF), ahead of its external dispute resolution scheme for scam complaints commencing 31 March 2027. Compliance teams at designated telcos, digital platforms, and banks must ensure AFCA membership is secured and prepare for new multi-party dispute obligations.

CSSF Issues Warning on Unauthorized Entity Hancuvertam Operating via Fraudulent Website

The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) has issued a public warning against "Hancuvertam," an entity operating through the website www.hancuvertam.pro without proper authorization to provide financial services. Compliance teams should note that although this alert appears in Norwegian regulatory feeds, the originating authority is Luxembourg's CSSF, highlighting the importance of verifying source regulators and cross-border information sharing. This warning underscores ongoing risks of unlicensed entities targeting consumers across European jurisdictions.