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paragon-international[.]com

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First recorded 27 October 2009 · Last updated 27 October 2009

SFC Hong Kong published a warning naming the website paragon-international[.]com, dated 27 October 2009. In its own words: “Alert List is a list of entities which have come to the attention of the SFC because they are unlicensed in Hong Kong and are believed to be, or to have been, targeting Hong Kong investors or claim to have an association with Hong Kong. [Unlicensed entities] Address(es): 33/F, One International Financial Centre; 1 …” Read it at the source ↗

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27 October 2009 · Hong Kong · SFC Hong Kong
Warning — Not authorised — the regulator states the site, or the entity behind it, is not authorised
Historical (>3 yrs) — 2009
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“Alert List is a list of entities which have come to the attention of the SFC because they are unlicensed in Hong Kong and are believed to be, or to have been, targeting Hong Kong investors or claim to have an association with Hong Kong. [Unlicensed entities] Address(es): 33/F, One International Financial Centre; 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong; 25/F, Unit 2501, Exchange Tower; 388 Sukhumvit Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok. Website: www[.]paragon-international[.]com. Remarks: The company offers equity fund instruments, corporate advice and equity distribution and management. It uses a bank account in Hong Kong in the name of Paragon Global Limited for settlement. The company gives the above address in Hong Kong but it is not located there.”

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