BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS | BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS Under Delaware laws, the founders incorporated the Company as Forex Development Corporation on January 21, 2016. On February 27, 2018, the Company changed its name to FDCTech, Inc. The name change reflects the Company’s commitment to expanding its products and services in the FX and financial markets for OTC brokers. The Company provides innovative and cost-efficient financial technology (‘fintech’) and business solutions to OTC Online Brokerages (“customers”). The Company intends to build a diversified global financial services company driven by proprietary Condor trading technologies, complementary regulatory licenses, and a proven executive team. The Company plans to acquire, integrate, transform, and scale legacy financial service companies. The Company believes its proprietary technology and software development capabilities allow legacy financial services companies immediate exposure to –forex, stocks, ETFs, commodities, social/copy trading, and other high-growth fintech markets. From December 2021 onwards, the Company expects to grow from its acquisition strategy, specializing in buying and integrating small to mid-size legacy financial services companies. The Company intends to build a diversified global software-driven financial services company. The Company plans to acquire, integrate, transform, and scale legacy financial service companies. The Company replaces conventional legacy software infrastructure with its regulatory-grade proprietary Condor trading technologies, intending to improve end-user experience, increase client retention, and realize cost synergies. Currently, we have three primary business segments, (1) Wealth Management, (2) Technology and Software Development, and (3) Margin Brokerage Business. The Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the US Brokerage business pending regulatory approval. Wealth Management – AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd. On December 22, 2021, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with AD Financial Services Pty Ltd ACN 628 331 117 of Level 38/71 Eagle St, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4000 (“ADFP” or “Target”). According to the Agreement, the Company acquired 51 45,000,000 100 51.00 AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd. (ADS) is an Australian-regulated wealth management company with 20 offices, 28 advisors, and $530+ million in funds under advice. ADS provides licensing solutions for financial advisers & accountants in Australia. ADS offers financial planners different licensing, compliance, and education solutions to meet their practice’s specific needs. ADS’ revenues, cost of sales, and gross profits for the six months ending June 30, 2023, were $ 2,836,271 2,549,135 287,136 Margin Brokerage – Alchemy Markets Ltd. (formerly known as NSFX Ltd.) Acquisition On December 31, 2022, the Company announced the sales purchase agreement (“Agreement”) under which the Company acquired a 50.10 350,000 NOTE 1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (continued) Alchemy (Malta) is authorized to deal with its account (market maker) as a Category 3 licensed entity by the MFSA, receive and transmit orders for retail and professional clients, and hold and control clients’ money and assets. Alchemy (Malta) services its customers in the English, French, German, Italian, and Arabic-speaking markets. The customers can trade in currency, commodity, equity, and other derivatives in real time. Alchemy (Malta)’s Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2023 (Acquisition Date): SCHEDULE OF BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS Description Fair Value, $ Cash and cash equivalents (1) 24,510 Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss (2) 741,231 Receivables (3) 2,715,888 Fixed assets (4) 3,096 - Current liabilities (5) (482,022 ) - Deferred tax liabilities (6) (349,326 ) Net assets (A) 2,653,377 Purchase Price 50.10% (B) 350,000 Non-controlling interest (C), 49.90% 1,324,035 FDCTech gain on bargain purchase (A) – (B) – (C) 979,342 According to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 805, “Business Combinations,” the accounting acquirer is the entity that obtains control of the acquiree. We have determined that the Company is the accounting acquirer based on the following factors: ● The relative voting rights. ● The composition of the governing body. ● The composition of the senior management. We have determined the method of accounting for the business combination. The accounting acquirer applies the acquisition method and recognizes the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The fair values of Alchemy (Malta)’s assets and liabilities equal their carrying amounts. Therefore, we did not need any adjustments to the carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities on the Company’s balance sheet. (1) We recognize cash and cash equivalents held by Alchemy (Malta) and deposits in bank accounts that can be accessed on demand or within 90 days. They are included in our cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023. We hold client funds held by Alchemy (Malta) in the normal course of business in a fiduciary capacity; we do not include such funds in these financial statements. (2) Financial assets at fair values for Alchemy (Malta)’s through profit and loss are derivative contracts in favor of Alchemy (Malta). They are included in our other current assets in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023. We determine financial assets at fair values by reference to market prices or rates quoted at the end of the reporting period. Observable market prices or rates support the valuation techniques since their variables include only data from observable markets. We categorize Alchemy (Malta)’s derivative financial instruments as level 2. (3) Alchemy (Malta)’s receivables mostly consist of amounts due from previous shareholders of New Star and are included in our accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023. (4) All property and equipment are initially recorded at historical cost and included in our fixed assets, net in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023. Historical cost includes expenditures directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. We calculate depreciation using the straight-line method to allocate their cost or revalued amounts to their residual values over their estimated useful lives. (5) We recognize deferred tax using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. We include deferred tax liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognized if they arise from the initial recognition of goodwill; deferred tax is not accounted for if it stems from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates (and Malta laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the end of the reporting period and are expected to apply when the related deferred tax asset is realized or the deferred tax liability is settled. CIM Acquisition Update On July 19, 2022, the Company signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire fifty-one percent ( 51.00 20,000 180,000 180,000 At July 31, 2023, the Company sent the notice of termination of the purchase agreement to CIM Securities as future events may result in a change of ownership in the CMA application. The Company believes that this would cause further delay in the approval process. Our board has mandated the management team to concentrate on expanding and developing our core non-US forex business to maximize shareholder value. NOTE 1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (continued) Technology & Software Development The Company has three sources of revenue. ● Technology Solutions ● Customized Software Development ● Consulting Services The Company has completed the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform, previously known as the Condor FX Trading Platform. The Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform is a regulatory-grade platform targeted at day traders and retail investors. The industry characterized such platforms by their ease of use and helpful features, such as the simplified front-end (user interface/user experience), back-end (reporting system), news feeds, and charting system. The Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform includes risk management (dealing desk, alert system, margin calls, etc.), a pricing engine (best bid/ask), and connectivity to multiple liquidity providers or market makers. We have tailored the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform to markets such as forex, stocks, commodities, and other financial products. The Company released, marketed, and distributed its Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform in the second quarter of the fiscal year, December 31, 2019. The Company has developed the Condor Back Office API to integrate third-party CRM and banking systems into Condor Back Office. The Company has ten (10) licensing agreements for its Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform. The Company continuously negotiates additional licensing agreements with several retail online brokers to use the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform. Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform is available in desktop, web, and mobile versions. The Company’s upgraded Condor Back Office (Risk Management) meets various jurisdictions’ regulatory requirements. Condor Back Office meets the directives under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II/MiFIR), legislation by European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) implemented across the European Union on January 3, 2018. NOTE 1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (continued) The Company is developing the Condor Investing & Trading App, a simplified trading platform for traders with varied experiences in trading stocks, ETFs, and other financial markets from their mobile phones. The Company expects to commercialize the Condor Investing & Trading App by the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The Company had developed NFT Marketplace, a decentralized NFT marketplace, a multichain platform with a lazy minting option to reduce and limit unnecessary blockchain usage fees, also known as gas fees. The Company has no plans to commercialize the NFT Marketplace in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, as the market for NFT has slowed considerably. The Company and its subsidiary, ADS, intend to develop a digital wealth management company, initially including a Robo Advice Platform catering to Australia’s wealth management industry. The Company has decided not to build the Robo Advice Platform as of June 30, 2023. The Company generated Technology & Software Revenue of $ 474,565 156,500 Subsidiaries of the Company ADS is an Australian-regulated wealth management company with 20 offices, 28 advisors, and $530+ million funds under advice. On December 31, 2022, the Company announced the sales purchase agreement (“Agreement”) under which the Company acquired a 50.10 Alchemy (Malta) is authorized to deal with its account (market maker) as a Category 3 licensed entity by the MFSA, receive and transmit orders for retail and professional clients, and hold and control clients’ money and assets. Alchemy (Malta) services its customers in the English, French, German, Italian, and Arabic-speaking markets. The customers can trade in currency, commodity, equity, and other derivatives in real time. Settlement of the FRH Group Note Between February 22, 2016, and April 24, 2017, the Company borrowed $ 1,000,000 February 28, 2018, and April 24, 2019 0.10 0.05 20,000,000 1,256,908 12,569,080 Termination of Acquisition of Genesis Financial, Inc. In line with the new strategic direction, on June 2, 2021, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Genesis Agreement”) with the Shareholders of Genesis Financial, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“GFNL” or “Seller”). According to the Agreement, the Company plans to acquire 100 70,000,000 35,000,000 On August 24, 2021, FDCTech, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“FDCT” or the “Company” or “Buyer”), terminated the Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated June 2, 2021, with the Shareholders of Genesis Financial, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“Genesis” or “Seller”). As of the termination date, the Company did not issue any Securities to the Seller. The Company could not complete nor qualify the Agreement as Genesis could not comply with several non-exhaustive material provisions, covenants, or conditions. NOTE 1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (continued) On June 9, 2021, and in connection with the previous description of the Genesis Agreement, dated June 2, 2021, the Company appointed Warwick Kerridge as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Effective August 24, 2021, the Company terminated the appointment of Warwick Kerridge as the Board of Directors. The Company approved the termination upon the consent of the majority of the stockholders representing at least 68.73 Equity Line of Credit On October 04, 2021, the Company filed a prospectus that relates to the resale of up to 22,670,000 2,200,000 2,000,000 20,000,000 670,000 111,244 Related Party Loan The Company also received a net amount of $ 81,000 Cares Act – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP Note) On May 01, 2020, the Company received proceeds of Fifty-Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty-Two ($ 50,632 1.00 33,665 SBA Loan On May 22, 2020, the Company received hundred and forty-four thousand nine hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($ 144,900 707 3.75 144,900 143,306 Promissory Note On January 27, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note (‘AJB Note’) with AJB Capital Investments, LLC (‘AJB Capital’), a Delaware limited liability company, for the principal amount of $ 550,000 July 27, 2022 10 155,000 2,214,286 .07 1,000,000 3 0.30 Governmental Regulation FDCTech is a publicly-traded company subject to SEC and FINRA’s rules and regulations regarding public disclosure, financial reporting, internal controls, and corporate governance. Our wealth management business, AD Advisory Services (ADS), is subject to enhanced regulatory scrutiny and is regulated by multiple regulators in Australia. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) administers a licensing regime for ‘financial services’ providers where ADS holds an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and meets various compliance, conduct, and disclosure obligations. Alchemy (Malta) is an online trading brokerage firm regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Board of Directors Effective January 1, 2021, Naim Abdullah resigned as the Director of the Company. On July 6, 2021, the Board of Directors of FDCTech, Inc. (the “Company”) increased from four to five directors and appointed Charles R. Provini, age 74, to the vacancy. Mr. Provini is considered independent under NYSE and NASDAQ listing standards. Mr. Provini has been the Chairman, CEO, and President of Natcore Technology Inc. since May 2009, a research and development company protected by 65 patents granted or pending. From November 1997 to October 2000, he was the President of Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management and a Director of Ladenburg Thalmann, Inc., one of the oldest New York Stock Exchange members. He served as President of Laidlaw Asset Management and Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Howe & Rusling, Laidlaw’s Portfolio Management Advisory Group, from November 1995 to September 1997. Mr. Provini served as Rodman & Renshaw’s Advisory Services President from February 1994 to August 1995. He was the President of LaSalle Street Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, from January 1983 to April 1985. Mr. Provini has been a leadership instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, Chairman of the U.S. Naval Academy’s Honor Board, and is a former Marine Corp. officer. Mr. Provini holds an undergraduate Engineering degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and a post-graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma. NOTE 1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (continued) On September 30, 2022, the Company appointed Gope S. Kundnani as the Director of the Company. Upon the appointment of Mr. Kundnani, the Company currently has four Board of Directors. Mr. Kundnani is a seasoned entrepreneur with several decades of experience building successful businesses in the United States, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. From May 2018 to the present, Mr. Kundnani was the founder and current Director of Alchemy Prime Markets, a financial brokerage services company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). From December 2018 to the present, Mr. Kundnani founded and is the Director of Blackthorn Finance Limited, an authorized payments financial services company regulated by the FCA. From May 2004 to April 2008, Mr. Kundnani was the Director of Tristar Group, responsible for investing and acquiring small retail businesses in the Texas region. From February 1999 to the present, Mr. Kundnani has been a partner and CEO of Flexo Pack, a polyethylene product manufacturer with a global customer base. Mr. Kundnani holds an undergraduate business degree from Mulund College of Commerce, Mumbai, India. Upon the termination of Mr. Kerridge and the resignation of Mr. Provini, the Company currently had four Board of Directors. Mitchell M. Eaglstein is the acting Chairman of the Company. Mitchell M. Eaglstein and Imran Firoz are the executive directors and officers of the Company. Gope S. Kundnani is considered an executive director by owning the Company’s stock of at least 10%. Jonathan Baumgart is an independent director under NYSE and NASDAQ listing standards. Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant On July 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of FDCTech, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Farber Hass Hurley LLP (“FHH”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The reports of FHH on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2020, and 2019 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion. It was not qualified or modified for uncertainty audit scope or accounting principles. On July 2, 2021, the Company appointed BF Borgers CPA PC (“BFB”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, to perform independent audit services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. On April 18, 2023, the Board of Directors of FDCTech, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of BFB as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The reports of BFB on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion. It was not qualified or modified for uncertainty audit scope or accounting principles. On April 18, 2023, the Company appointed Bolko & Company (“Bolko”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, to perform independent audit services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. NOTE 1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (continued) Description of Company’s Securities to be Registered Effective September 03, 2021, the Company incorporated by reference the description of its common stock, par value $ 0.0001 Covid-19 In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic throughout the United States. While the initial outbreak concentrated in China, it spread to several other countries, including Russia and Cyprus, and reported infections globally. Many countries worldwide, including the United States, have implemented significant governmental measures to control the spread of the virus, including temporary closure of businesses, severe restrictions on travel and the movement of people, and other material limitations on trade. These measures have resulted in work stoppages, absenteeism in the Company’s labor workforce, and other disruptions. The extent to which the coronavirus impacts our operations will depend on future developments. These developments are highly uncertain. We cannot predict them with confidence, including the duration and severity of the outbreak and the actions required to contain the coronavirus or treat its impact. In particular, the spread of the coronavirus globally could adversely impact our operations and workforce, including our marketing and sales activities and ability to raise additional capital, which could harm our business, financial condition, and operation results. Ukraine-Russia Conflict The geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe intensified on February 24, 2022, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war between the two countries continues to evolve as military activity continues. The United States and certain European countries have imposed additional sanctions on Russia and specific individuals. By the end of August 2022, the Company closed its technical support and development office in Russia. We relocated our personnel to Turkey, currently considered a neutral zone. In April 2023, we relocated our personnel to Kazakhstan. No individual associated with the Company is banned or under Special Designated Nationals and Blocked Person list. The relocation may impact our software development capabilities and the Company's business plans if we cannot relocate our technical and development operations to a safer zone. As of the date of this report, there has been no disruption in our operations. |