UFX Bank Cease Trade Order issued in Canadian Province

Canadian Financial Services Commission issued a Cease Trade Order on February 22, 2012, against UFX Bank, also known as www.ufx.com

.Authorities have documentation that UFX Bank through their website www.ufxbank.com have defrauded a Canadian resident of an estimated $27,000. UFX Bank appears to be UK-based, but authorities in Belgium and Cypress have also issued similar sanctions.

“Individuals should exercise extreme caution when dealing with off-shore companies online,” stated the Deputy Director of Enforcement for the Securities Division.

The order directs UFX Bank, to cease trading, acquiring and advising in securities and exchange contracts and removes their ability to use any exemptions in the Canadian province..

Anyone contacted by any representative of UFX Bank should contact SFSC’s Securities Division at (306) 787-5645.

The Financial Services Commission (SFSC) protects consumer and public interests and supports economic well-being through responsive marketplace regulation. We protect Saskatchewan consumers by regulating financial products and service providers in an effective, efficient and balanced manner.

The SFSC’s Securities Division protects investors by regulating the selling of securities in Saskatchewan, Canada. Securities are forms of investment such as stocks, bonds and units in mutual funds.

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