Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a public warning about a fraudulent trading platform known as “Aviva Investment Group/ H1-Aviva Securities Exchange Academy/ Aviva Investment Limited,” which has been illegally soliciting investors through WhatsApp groups and social media channels. The platform falsely promises high returns on investments in both the Pakistan Stock Exchange and international markets.

According to Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, “Aviva Investment Group” has falsely claimed an affiliation with the legitimate UK-based asset management company, Aviva Investors, which has already disavowed any connections with this entity and posted a scam alert on its website. SECP has clarified that “Aviva Investment Group” is neither registered nor licensed to operate any trading platform in Pakistan or internationally.

SECP strongly advises the public against investing or depositing funds with this unauthorized entity and reminds investors to only engage with licensed securities and futures brokers, whose credentials can be verified through links provided on the Pakistan Stock Exchange and Pakistan Mercantile Exchange websites. The matter has been escalated to relevant authorities for further investigation and necessary legal action.