Deepfake profits and ‘overwhelming’ illegality: Banxso liquidated
The High Court finds Banxso knowingly benefited from deepfake adverts, misled clients about its licence and returns, and is ‘hopelessly insolvent’.
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Ombud warns of surge in day-trading losses as investors underestimate risk
Many trading platforms are FSCA-licensed but expressly do not provide advice. This typically blocks successful complaints unless advice can be proved.
‘Be sceptical’: FSCA flags fresh spike in social-media investment scams
A string of new cases shows how fraudsters are mimicking brands, cloning FSP numbers and impersonating officials to steal funds.
