The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) has issued a warning regarding a company purporting to be an Australian investment business called Focus on Market, which has been approaching islanders offering unauthorised financial services.

Through its enquiries, the JFSC has established that the firm is not regulated in either Jersey or Australia but is offering local residents investment opportunities in a variety of shares, stocks and foreign exchange transactions.

The JFSC is warning islanders to be mindful of any unsolicited approaches by investment businesses and to carry out vital checks before committing any money...