Gold Nugget Invest face up to their problems…

For some time Gold Nugget Invest has been subjected to a problem with a bank they deal with. It seems that the German financial authorities have frozen the assets of this specific bank because of a particular client irregularity and this has resulted in many accounts being inaccessible. One of these is GNI.

Combine this with other problems related to abuse of referral payments and unusually high request levels for principal withdrawal and the end is result is problems for GNI.

Now, they could have thrown their hands up and walked away but they are not doing that. What they want to do is restructure significantly to stabilise and create a long term future. The alternative is to fold and I don’t think anyone would want that.

What this means is that outstanding withdrawals are being cancelled and members will have the option to leave them as pending or to re-invest in the new plans being implemented. In place of weekly plans the new proposal is for monthly payments of 16% which will last for 14 months (this period will include return of principal). Premium members will receive 20% a month.

Whilst it’s disappointing that GNI find themselves in this position I’m encouraged by the level headed approach being taken and will continue to maintain my investment with them once they get things back to normal.

Given the stellar performance of GNI up until now this is a salutary lesson that no-one should put all their faith in one online investment especially if they try to use it for payment of everyday expenses.

I’m optimistic that the refreshed GNI will be a success and I look forward to the future.