Former chief executive banned after misconduct led to £4m losses in high-risk investments
By FCA
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The FCA has banned former Vector Wealth CEO Jeffrey Dawkins and fined him nearly £270,000 for acting as a front for a disqualified director selling high-risk mini-bonds. Former senior manager Kadir Kanizi was also banned from senior management roles.
Key facts
- Jeffrey Dawkins was banned and fined nearly £270,000, and ordered to pay £68,257 in proceeds and interest.
- Misleading promotions of high-risk mini-bonds are expected to cause investors approximately £4 million in losses.
- Kadir Kanizi was banned from senior management roles and had his fine reduced to £20,000 due to financial hardship.
Source excerpt · FCA
The FCA has banned Jeffrey Dawkins, the former chief executive of Vector Wealth Ltd, after he dishonestly acted as a front for a disqualified director using the company to sell high-risk bonds. Mr Dawkins has also been fined nearly £270,000.In 2019, Mr Dawkins sold Vector Wealth to a disqualified director who described himself as CEO and wanted to use Vector Wealth’s FCA-authorised status to sell…