5LINX ENTERPRISES, INC. - Advisory Warning No. 23 of 2013 (2013-09-12)

Summary

This is a public advisory warning issued by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) concerning 5LINX Enterprises, Inc., which operates at www.5linx.com. The FSC states that this entity has been promoting itself and soliciting investment from BVI residents despite never being licensed or registered to carry on financial services business in or from within the Territory.

• Nature of warning: 5LINX Enterprises, Inc. is confirmed as unlicensed and unregistered to conduct financial services business in or from the BVI.
• Public advice: Members of the public are urged to exercise extreme caution before transacting with this entity.
• Affected investors: BVI residents who have already invested and have concerns about their investment status are invited to contact the FSC.
• Legal basis: The warning is issued under Section 4(1)(l) of the Financial Services Commission Act, 2001.

This is an informational alert rather than a rule or regulatory requirement; it does not impose ongoing compliance obligations on regulated entities but serves to warn the public and existing investors about an unlicensed operator.

Applies to

members of the public, BVI residents who have invested in 5LINX Enterprises, Inc.