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Central Bank of Ireland

Year 2011Regulated by Government

Prior to 2010, all Irish financial entities were regulated by the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority. However, in 2011, a new regulatory body was established known as the Central Bank of Ireland Commission. This Commission has the task of issuing licences to CBI-regulated brokers, but also has a number of other very important roles. It acts as a watchdog for the following service providers and their activities: Insurance providers, including general and life insurance as well as any consumer-related issues; Credit unions; Credit and mortgage providers and moneylenders, as well as overseeing customer charges and related consumer issues.

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TRENDSMACRO

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Disclosure time 2022-04-12
Reason for punishment The entity has been operating as an investment firm / investment business firm in the State in the absence of appropriate authorisations.

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Central Bank of Ireland Issues Warning on Unauthorised Firm – Ascana Group Ltd t/a Trendsmacro

12 April 2022 Warning Notice Warning It has come to the attention of the Central Bank of Ireland (‘Central Bank’) that Ascana Group Ltd t/a Trendsmacro (Marshal Islands / United Kingdom) - https://trendsmacro.com/ (currently not in operation), has been operating as an investment firm / investment business firm in the State in the absence of appropriate authorisations. A list of unauthorised firms published to date is available on the Central Bank website. It is a criminal offence for an unauthorised firm to provide financial services in Ireland that would require an authorisation under the relevant legislation for which the Central Bank is the responsible body for enforcing. Consumers should be aware, that if they deal with a firm that is not authorised, they are not eligible for compensation from the Investor Compensation Scheme. Any person wishing to contact the Central Bank with information regarding such firms / persons may telephone (01) 224 4000. This line is also available to the public to check if a firm is authorised.

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