The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority has published a warning against using services from, or entering into agreements with, HavBank, which it says is offering financial services illegally via its website and is most likely set up to scam consumers. HavBank claims to offer loans, investment services, real estate brokerage and insurance intermediation, but it does not have authorisation from the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority, which is required to provide such services in Norway. The website does not state an organisation number and the entity is not registered in the Brønnøysund Register Centre; there is also no information on which firm is behind the website or any indication that the business is registered in the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities. The authority notes that it frequently receives queries from individuals offered shares, fund units, CFDs and other investments via unsolicited calls, emails or letters, often from unknown “advisers” or “brokers”, and that these are very often scams. When it becomes aware of companies offering investment services in Norway without the necessary licence, it publishes warnings in its register of market warnings and advises checking the register before accepting an offer.
Norwegian Finanstilsynet 2026-03-06
Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority warns consumers against HavBank for suspected fraud and unlicensed financial services
The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority has issued a warning against HavBank, which is allegedly offering financial services illegally and is likely a scam. HavBank lacks the necessary authorisation and registration to operate in Norway. The authority advises consumers to verify companies in its market warnings register before engaging in financial agreements.