The Malta Financial Services Authority said it has become aware of an entity by the name of AHB Consulting which has an internet presence at http://www2.ahbconsultancy.com/ and claims to have a physical presence at Lyons Range, Bisazza Street, Sliema, Malta. The entity purports to provide, amongst others, company formation services, and asset protections (Trusts and Foundations) in Malta.

The MFSA wishes to inform the public, in Malta and abroad, that AHB Consulting is NOT a Maltese registered Company NOR licensed or otherwise authorised by the MFSA to provide any corporate services or any financial services which are required to be licensed or otherwise authorised under Maltese law.

The MFSA would like to remind consumers of financial and/or corporate services not to enter into any financial services transaction unless they have ascertained that the entity with whom the transaction is being made is authorised to provide such services by the MFSA or another reputable financial services regulator. Investors should also be extra cautious when being approached with offers of financial services via unconventional channels such as telephone calls or social media.

A list of entities licensed by the MFSA can be viewed on the official website of the MFSA at https://www.mfsa.mt/financial-services-register/.