ASIC Warns Investors About Aurum Foundation
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has added Aurum Foundation to its Investor Alert List, warning that the company may be offering financial services to Australian consumers without the required licenses. ASIC confirmed that Aurum Foundation is not authorized to provide financial or credit services in Australia, and its official warning references the aurum-foundation.com website.
Aurum Foundation's Operations and Leadership
Aurum Foundation launched in Dubai during mid-2024 and appointed Bryan Benson as CEO in February 2025. Benson, a Peruvian national based in Dubai, is considered the public face of the company. Reports have also linked the platform to individuals allegedly connected to Russian financial scam networks.
Global Expansion Despite Regulatory Concerns
According to SimilarWeb, Aurum Foundation received approximately 472,000 monthly website visits in May 2026. The largest share of traffic came from the United States, Greece, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium, showing that the platform has continued to attract international attention despite increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Multiple Countries Issue Fraud Warnings
Australia joins a growing list of countries taking action against Aurum Foundation. Regulatory authorities in Russia, Nigeria, New Zealand, Greece, France, and Poland have issued warnings or launched investigations into the company. These actions highlight rising global concerns over Aurum Foundation’s compliance with financial regulations and investor protection laws.
