Exclusive: Prospero Markets client repayment delayed as Court orders a Contradictor
The Judge overseeing the Prospero Markets case, Justice Cheeseman, has ordered that BRI appoint a Contradictor to act in the proceedings.
The Judge overseeing the Prospero Markets case, Justice Cheeseman, has ordered that BRI appoint a Contradictor to act in the proceedings.
BRI Ferrier expects that Prospero Markets client trust funds can be distributed by around September to November 2024.
Liquidator BRI anticipates a (relatively short) timeframe of 2-3 months until it can refund Prospero Markets client claims.
It is unclear at this stage how much client money is still held at Prospero Markets, and how much (if any) is missing.
BRI Ferrier will be appointed as liquidator for Prospero Markets – BRI also oversaw the bankruptcy of Australia CFDs broker USGFX.
Total claims against USGFX now total $357 million, while cash recovered by administrator BRI Ferrier is just $8 million.
USGFX’s shareholder accused BRI Ferrier of instructing the First Bank in Puerto Rico to freeze USGFX Global’s accounts there.
USGFX Global accuses BRI of abusing its power, by instructing First Bank in Puerto Rico to freeze USGFX Global’s accounts.
USGFX shareholder Soe Hein Minn is actively attempting to prevent the liquidator from dealing with the company’s affairs.
MetaQuotes have indicated that they are not prepared to arrange for the transfer of USGFX’s MT4 and MT5 licenses.