Unregulated Investments
Ashbrookes Group Limited Update and Why Loan Note Holders Should Be Worried
John Street: From “approval in principle” to refusal If you hold an Ashbrookes Group Limited or S2 John Street loan note, this update should set alarm bells ringing. The Sunderland student accommodation scheme that was marketed in spring 2025 as having secured “approval in principle” for planning has now been refused outright. Ashbrookes’ own update…
Read MoreThe Security Trustee in Investments: 9 Red Flags to Watch
When investing in loan notes linked to schemes such as The 79th Group, High Street Group, or Platinum Assets, many investors were told the same story: don’t worry, your money is safe because a security trustee is in place. It sounds reassuring, like having a referee on the pitch to keep the game fair. But…
Read MoreGroundhog Day for Loan Note Schemes: Why the Pattern Keeps Repeating and What Loan Note Holders Must Do
It feels like déjà vu. Another loan note scheme collapses. Investors lose savings. Familiar names and structures resurface under a new brand. This isn’t bad luck, it’s a formula. And unless loan note holders act quickly, the pattern will repeat again and again. The Life Cycle of Loan Notes Step by step, the same cycle…
Read MoreThe Power of Unity: How Creditors’ Action Groups Can Help Recover Your Investments
Sometimes, when investments take a wrong turn, it can leave you feeling isolated,powerless, and hopeless. You might question your ability to fight back as an individual. However, thetruth is that few creditors realise the strength they hold when they unite with others.In this post, we’ll shed light on the significant impact of creditors’ action groups…
Read More“Safe or Scam”- Exposing and Unmasking the Hidden Figures
Who are Safe or Scam? SOS, is an apparent champion for those who’ve fallen victim to the treacherous realm of unregulated property investment schemes. Their mission, as they proclaim, is to stand up for innocent investors who’ve been dealt harsh blows by shadowy companies. But herein lies a puzzling contradiction: as they stand up for…
Read MoreBeware of Dubious Property Investment Schemes: A Warning for Law Firms and the Public
In recent years, fraudulent investment schemes have been evolving at an alarming rate, posingsignificant risks to both the public and law firms unwittingly involved in them. As scams adapt toprevious warnings, it becomes essential for all law practitioners to read and heed the followingwarning notice. This blog post aims to shed light on the dangers…
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