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Gope Kundnani
Gope Kundnani’s acquisition of NSFX has raised concerns about transparency and ownership structures, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
Quick summary on Gope Kundnani
Gope Kundnani, an Indian entrepreneur, has been associated with various business ventures, including the acquisition of the brokerage firm NSFX. Recent allegations have raised concerns about the transparency and ownership structures of these ventures.
NSFX Acquisition and Ownership Structure: In January 2023, FDCTech, Inc., a California-based company, announced the acquisition of a majority stake in NSFX, a brokerage regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The announcement specified the purchase of 50.1% of NSFX’s shares, owned by New Star Capital Trading Ltd., a company registered in the British Virgin Islands. However, the identities of the remaining 49.9% shareholders were not disclosed. Investigations revealed that the Alchemy Group, owned by Gope Kundnani, was the beneficial owner of the remaining shares, indicating a complete acquisition of NSFX by entities associated with Kundnani.
Regulatory Concerns: The lack of transparency regarding the full ownership of NSFX has raised concerns among regulatory bodies. The omission of key details in the press release by FDCTech, which is subject to SEC regulations, has been criticized for potentially misleading stakeholders. Additionally, the Alchemy Group’s offshore operations have faced scrutiny, with the Spanish regulatory body CNMV issuing warnings in July 2022 about unauthorized client acquisition in European Economic Area countries.
The acquisition of NSFX by entities linked to Gope Kundnani highlights the complexities and potential risks associated with offshore financial operations. The lack of transparency and regulatory scrutiny underscores the need for enhanced disc
Intel Reports
by: Raghav Meghani
Regulatory warnings, offshore companies, and undisclosed stakeholders—this whole operation screams financial manipulation. Investors should be extremely cautious because when businesses go to such lengths to hide ownership, there’s usually a reason.....
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by: Joseph Martin
Gope Kundnani’s involvement in NSFX looks more like an attempt to hide ownership than a legitimate business move. The lack of transparency is concerning, and regulators are already raising red flags. If this was a clean deal, why keep so...
by: Meghna Divekar
FDCTech’s announcement conveniently left out the fact that Alchemy Group, owned by Kundnani, actually controls NSFX. This kind of misleading disclosure should be investigated.......