Catriona Carey Kilkenny

2022 - 6 - 9

Catriona Carey

Warning issued about firm linked to Catriona Carey (RTE.ie)

The Central Bank has issued a warning notice about a firm that has controversial Kilkenny businesswoman Catriona Carey listed among its directors.

Ms Carey, with a registered address in Gowran, Co Kilkenny, is listed as one of three directors of Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd. "Consumers should be aware that if they deal with a firm that is not authorised, they will not be eligible for compensation from the Investor Compensation Scheme," it said. The Central Bank has issued a warning notice about a firm that has controversial Kilkenny businesswoman Catriona Carey listed among its directors.

Central Bank issues warning against Catriona Carey's company (Irish Examiner)

Bank says Careysfort Asset Estates, of which the former international hockey player is the sole director, 'holds no authorisation from the Central Bank as a ...

On top of this, Careysfort Asset Estates would give people a new loan, at a rate of about 5.5%, to allow them to buy back their mortgage — in essence a friendly vulture scheme. “The Central Bank believes Careysfort Asset Estates Limited is holding itself out as a person whose business consists wholly or partly of providing credit directly to a relevant person but it holds no authorisation from the Central Bank as a retail credit firm.” In a statement, the Central Bank said: “Careysfort Asset Estates Limited is an English-registered company, having its registered address at 22 Wenlock Road, London, England N1 7GU. Catriona Carey is the sole director of Careysfort Asset Estates Limited.

Catriona Carey: Central Bank issues warning about convicted ... (Sunday World)

The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a warning to the public in relation to Catriona Carey's “unauthorised” financial firm Careysfort Asset Estates.

Further to this, the bank warns that it is a criminal offence for an unauthorised firm or person to provide financial services in Ireland without authorisation from the Central Bank. “Consumers should check the Central Bank registers online to find out if a firm / person they are dealing with is authorised,” they warned. “It holds no authorisation from the Central Bank as a retail credit firm.” It reads: “The Central Bank believes that Careysfort Asset Estates Limited is holding itself out as a person whose business consists wholly or partly of providing credit directly to a relevant person.” The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a warning to the public in relation to Catriona Carey’s “unauthorised” financial firm Careysfort Asset Estates. t states that the firm are not authorised by the Central Bank to provide financial services.

Central Bank issues warning about company with Catriona Carey as ... (Kilkenny People)

Careysfort Asset Estates Limited is not authorised as a retail credit firm.

"It is a criminal offence for an unauthorised firm / person to provide financial services in Ireland that would require an authorisation under the relevant legislation, which the Central Bank is the responsible body for enforcing. Consumers should check the Central Bank registers online to find out if a firm / person they are dealing with is authorised. In the warning, issued today (June 9) the Central Bank says it is warning the public that Careysfort Asset Estates Limited is not authorised by the Central Bank to provide financial services.

Central Bank issues warning on unauthorised firm with Kilkenny ... (KCLR)

It says the company Careysfort Asset Estates Limited, with Kilkenny woman Catriona Carey as its sole director, is not authorised to provide the financial ...

It points out that is a criminal offence for an unauthorised firm or person to provide financial services in Ireland that would require an authorisation under the relevant legislation and it says Central Bank is the responsible body for enforcing. It’s advising people to be wary of advertisements offering loans and to check the Central Bank register online to find out if a firm/person they are dealing with is authorised. But it holds no authorisation from the Central Bank to trade as a retail credit firm in Ireland.

Central Bank warns public not to do business with Catriona Carey's ... (The Irish Times)

Former international hockey player and her company are currently the subject of a Garda inquiry for alleged fraud.

Carey (44), of Weir View Hill, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, last month received a suspended prison sentence for driving without a licence or insurance while disqualified from driving. Gardaí are investigating the payments and the manner in which they were secured after receiving a number of complaints. The Central Bank on Thursday published the name Careysfort Asset Estates “in order to warn the public that it is not authorised by the Central Bank to provide financial services”. The company’s registered address is 22 Wenlock Road, London, England N1 7GU. Carey is the sole director.

UK investment firm with links to fraudster Catriona Carey faces being ... (Independent.ie)

A UK company registered in the name of convicted fraudster Catriona Carey is on the verge of being struck off.

The 44-year-old admitted to driving with no licence or insurance twice within a month. But many of the deals never materialised and clients have not had their deposits returned. Once a company has been struck off, it ceases to exist as a legal entity and all trade must be stopped permanently.