KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has updated its Investor Alert List.

In alerts on Friday and Sunday, the commission said the following entities were added to the list:

• Quantum Metal Exchange Inc (NV20081307192)
• Potential clone entity — MERCURY-ITRADE

The Investor Alert List contains a list of unauthorised websites, investment products, companies and individuals, including:

• Persons carrying on or holding themselves out as carrying on the following regulated activities without a licence from the SC:
  • dealing in securities
  • dealing in derivatives
  • fund management
  • advising on corporate finance
  • investment advice
  • financial planning, and
  • dealing in private retirement schemes
• Persons operating a recognised market without authorisation
• Persons issuing or offering securities without approval, authorisation or recognition
• Persons misusing the SC’s logo and misrepresenting the SC.

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