The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) have issued a warning to the public about several entities offering investments in Forex and crypto-asset derivatives without proper authorization in France.
In their ongoing efforts to protect investors, the AMF and ACPR regularly update their blacklists of websites identified as operating in these unregulated markets.
Recently Identified Unauthorized Websites
Forex
- aboveinvesting.pro
- fortnomics.com
- marketsinvest.com
- milleniumchain.com
- nixse.com
- revolutionfsl.com
- rosecapital.ltd
- startrader.com
- westhillcapital.pro
- winstomtrading.com
Crypto-Asset Derivatives
- actions-coins.com
- bitmaxcoinxc.com
- forex-eze.com
- highbtcstock.com
- ixxen.com
- luzuna.com
- redstarchain.com
- stigma-finance.com
- stigma-finance.group
- thepanther.io
- tradezila.com
- tximarkets.com
- korata.com
- xtrader365.com
Since the beginning of 2024, the AMF and ACPR have added 24 unauthorized websites in the Forex category and 26 in the crypto-asset derivatives category to their blacklists.
Protecting Your Investments
The lists of unauthorized websites are regularly updated and available on the Assurance Banque Épargne Info Service (ABEIS) website and the AMF’s website.
However, these lists are not exhaustive, as new unauthorized entities appear frequently.
To ensure that the intermediary offering financial products or services is authorized to operate in France, investors should consult:
- The register of authorized investment service providers
- The list of authorized intermediaries in the financial investment advisor (FIA) category
- The list of crowdfunding service providers, available on the AMF’s website
Recommendations for Investors
If the intermediary does not appear on any of these lists, it is strongly recommended not to use their services.
Unauthorized entities are likely in breach of applicable legislation and fail to comply with basic rules on investor protection, information disclosure, and claims handling.
For more information and to stay updated on unauthorized entities, visit the AMF website and the ABEIS website.
By remaining vigilant and consulting authorized lists, investors can better protect their assets from potential fraud and high-risk investment schemes.
