OFFICIAL NOTICE

From the MiFID Directive
(Markets in Financial Instruments Directive)

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE "EUROPE MARKET" HOLDING

Date Initiated: January 4, 2025

In January 2025, the MiFID Directive, acting as the primary financial regulator of the European Union, officially initiated legal proceedings against the "EUROPE MARKET" holding, which includes 86 brokerage companies operating across the EU, CIS countries, Asia, and South America.

Following the analysis of more than 9,000 complaints submitted to European and national financial authorities, it was determined that over 60 companies within the holding were operating with clear signs of investment fraud. The main violations identified include:

• Illegal retention of client funds and ignoring withdrawal requests;
• Systematic use of social engineering to deceive investors;
• Deliberate account blocking without explanation;
• Falsification of financial reporting and concealment of transactions;
• Aggressive marketing tactics and false investment promises;
• Direct pressure on elderly and vulnerable investors;
• Operating without valid licenses in several jurisdictions.

REGULATORY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIC GOALS

In response to these violations, the MiFID Directive has launched a comprehensive initiative, including:

• Legal classification of brokerage actions as fraudulent;
• Termination of operations for non-compliant entities;
• Support in organizing collective legal claims and compensation recovery;
• Establishing a precedent of accountability for financial structures throughout Europe;
• Restoring public trust in the European investment system by demonstrating a firm stance on investor protection;
• Active cooperation with central banks, EU financial committees, and international investigative bodies.

The primary goal of the MiFID Directive is not only to address the consequences but to prevent similar cases in the future.

OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE COMPANY

As part of crisis management measures, MiFID held an open tender among European legal and consulting firms. The winner was HILCO CAPITAL LIMITED — a firm with a proven track record in international arbitration, investment audits, and investor rights protection.

Since January 4, 2025, HILCO CAPITAL LIMITED has been officially appointed as:

• The operator for collecting and verifying victim claims;
• A legal intermediary between investors, courts, and regulators;
• The entity responsible for compiling case documentation and evidence;
• A participant in the asset recovery and restitution process.

FUNCTIONS, AUTHORITIES, AND RESULTS

HILCO CAPITAL LIMITED is entrusted with the following responsibilities:

• Accepting applications from individuals and legal entities affected by fraudulent brokers;
• Reviewing provided contracts, statements, screenshots, and other evidence;
• Creating individual case files and legal dossiers;
• Preparing formal court submissions;
• Maintaining communication with applicants and explaining procedures;
• Assisting in recovering assets and documenting losses.

Since January 2025, the firm has helped 8,635 victims recover more than €78,500,000. Each claim undergoes a personalized legal evaluation before inclusion in the collective litigation process.

Additionally:

• All evidence is officially submitted to European regulatory bodies, which then forward it to the judicial arbitration commission;
• Based on court findings, information is passed on to INTERPOL, EUROPOL, and other international agencies for the identification and prosecution of individuals associated with fraudulent activity;
• Ongoing cooperation with offshore and cross-border jurisdictions is maintained to block assets linked to the defendants.

Average case review time: 1 to 14 business days, depending on the completeness of submitted documents.

YOUR RIGHTS — OFFICIALLY PROTECTED

Every case is recorded. Every claim matters. Your rights are recognized and protected under EU law. You are not alone.

INFORMATION SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Data submission is carried out through an encrypted form in full compliance with EU data protection laws (GDPR). All information is stored and transferred under the highest standards of security and may be used in legal and criminal proceedings.

CONCLUSION

The MiFID Directive continues to implement its strategy of protecting investors, exposing global fraud networks, and building a financial system based on trust, justice, and transparency.