Warning about investment firm

Financial watchdog IFSRA has issued a warning to members of the public in respect of Whittman Wright & Associates (Canada).

IFSRA said the firm had been offering investment advice or investment business services in Ireland, but did not have the necessary authorisation to do so.

It is a criminal offence for an investment firm to operate in Ireland without IFSRA authorisation.

Clients of such firms would not receive compensation from IFSRA under the Investor Compensation Scheme.