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Malta Financial Services Authority

October 18, 2022

Malta’s MFSA Refuses To Answer Questions On Calamatta Cuschieri’s Operations

Questions sent to the acting CEO of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Michelle Mizzi Buontempo, have remained unanswered. Calamatta Cuschieri Investments Services Limited, a MFSA-licensed firm, has been named by a convicted criminal under oath in court, for dishing him out some €500,000 in cash. She was asked whether the MFSA considers such dodgy transactions as legal and if an investigation into Calamatta Cuschieri’s operations is being carried out.

FIAU Malta

October 5, 2022

Malta’s FIAU Fails To Take Action Against Calamatta Cuschieri

It is now several months since shocking court testimony in Malta revealed that Calamatta Cuschieri Investments Services Limited serviced convicted criminals and dealt in huge amounts of cash with the same. In June 2022, Joseph Difesa admitted in court that he withdrew €500,000 in hard cash from Calamatta Cuschieri. No denial was issued by the Maltese license holder, who boasts of being the largest investment broker on the island.

Broker

September 9, 2022

Maltese CC Funds Continue Its Downhill Race!

Malta’s CC Funds, owned by Calamatta Cuschieri Investments Management, are still registering major losses. Only a handful out of 23 funds has registered a positive return since inception. CC Funds form part of CC Finance Group plc and operate from Malta. The Emerging Market Bond Fund Eur Dist and the Emerging Market Bond Fund Eur Dist lost more than a third of their value since inception. The Growth Strategy fund, which was only registered in November 2021, has almost a quarter of its value.

Investment Schemes

August 3, 2022

Maltese CC Funds Recording Substantial Losses!

Malta’s CC Funds, owned by Calamatta Cuschieri Investments Management, has registered major losses over the past months and years. Only 7 out of 23 funds have registered a positive return since inception. CC Funds form part of CC Finance Group plc and operate from Malta. A FinTelegram analysis clearly shows that most CC Funds are making substantial losses. The company’s directors are Nicholas Calamatta, Alan Cuschieri, Alexander Cuschieri, and Carmel John Farrugia.

July 12, 2022

Malta’s Calamatta Cuschieri Does Not Deny Handing €500,000 In Cash To Client With Criminal Record!

In mid-June 2022, shocking court testimony in Malta by the convicted criminal Joseph Difesa revealed that MFSA-licensed Calamatta Cuschieri, which operates Calamatta Cuschieri Investment Services Limited, did hand him €500,000 in cash. Before this transaction, Joseph Difesa was found guilty of criminal acts, including organized piracy in the audiovisual industry. This should have made him a high-risk client for any licensed company, but Calamatta Cuschieri did not bother.

Paxum Bank: The Offshore Bank for the Porn Industry!

Paxum Bank, an offshore financial institution based in Dominica, has found itself at the center of controversy due to its connections with high-risk industries and recent revelations about its relationship with the embattled Tate brothers. Specializing in serving the adult entertainment sector, the bank has become a key player in providing financial services to businesses often shunned by traditional banks. However, this niche focus has also drawn scrutiny from regulators and investigators.

Tate Brothers Case: The Misogynist Influencers Used Offshore Accounts to Launder Proceeds from Sexual Exploitation!

New evidence suggests that the influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate used offshore accounts, including Paxum Bank, to conceal profits from their controversial webcam business. The Tates are facing serious charges, including human trafficking and money laundering. This case highlights the need for robust AML/KYC practices, particularly for payment processors in high-risk sectors like adult entertainment.

UK FCA Charges First Individual for Operating Illegal Crypto ATM Network for Money Laundering!

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged London-based Olumide Osunkoya with running an illegal crypto ATM network, marking the first case of its kind in the UK. As crypto ATMs are increasingly used for money laundering, the FCA's crackdown on unregistered operators underscores the need for strict regulatory compliance. The ATM scheme allegedly processed £2.6 million in crypto transactions.

Public-Listed Crypto Exchange Coinbase Has to Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over SEC Risks!

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase must face a shareholder lawsuit accusing it of downplaying regulatory risks, specifically the chances of being sued by the SEC. While a U.S. judge dismissed parts of the case, the key allegation of misrepresenting regulatory risks will proceed. This case underscores the importance of transparency in the crypto sector, where regulatory uncertainties continue to loom large, particularly in the U.S.

U.S. Regulator SEC Charges Seven Public Companies for Violating Whistleblower Protection Rules!

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged seven public U.S. companies with using agreements that restricted employees from reporting securities law violations, resulting in over $3 million in penalties. The SEC takes strict action against organizations and individuals who seek to contractually restrict whistleblowers' rights. The regulator needs insiders to disclose financial wrongdoing and compliance violations.