FCA 2024 Updates | Financial Conduct Authority

October 18th 2024

cg-wealth-services.com / cb-group.uk / citigroupadmin.com / citigroup-invest.com / citigroup-eu.com (clone of FCA Authorised Firm) (updated)

CloneFraudsters copy the details of firms we authorise to try and convince people that their firm is genuine. Find out why you shouldn’t deal with this clone firm. Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised or registered by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK. This firm is not authorised…

Why this matters

The document is a public alert about named clone-firm websites, phone numbers and emails impersonating Citibank UK Limited (FRN 805574), aimed at consumers. It is tagged as financial crime and consumer protection because it concerns active investment-related fraud and the loss of FOS and FSCS protection.

Sectors:

Wealth & Private Banking Banking & Credit

Topics:

AML / Financial Crime Consumer Protection / Conduct

Wealth ManagerBank

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🇬🇧 FCA Warning

October 1st 2024

IC Markets Global (https://www.icmarkets.com/global/en/ and https://www.ic.com/en/) (updated)

UnauthorizedThis firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams. Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised or registered by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK. This firm is not…

Why this matters

This is a standard FCA unauthorised firm warning listing IC Markets Global as operating without permission. The content explicitly addresses authorisation status, consumer protection implications (no FSCS/ombudsman access), and scam prevention.

Sectors:

Capital Markets & Trading Payments & E-Money

Topics:

Authorisation & Licensing Consumer Protection / Conduct AML / Financial Crime

Broker Dealer

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🇬🇧 FCA Warning

March 21st 2024

FINANCE FARM / financefarm.ltd (updated)

UnauthorizedThis firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams. Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised or registered by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK. This firm is not…

Why this matters

The update is a standard FCA Warning List entry identifying an unauthorised firm (FINANCE FARM / financefarm.ltd) operating without permission. It provides consumer protection guidance and contact details for reporting.

Sectors:

General

Topics:

Authorisation & Licensing Consumer Protection / Conduct

All Firms

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🇬🇧 FCA Warning

January 5th 2024

FEXOGLOBAL (updated)

UnauthorizedThis firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams. Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised or registered by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK. This firm is not…

Why this matters

This is an FCA Warning List entry for an unauthorised firm (FEXOGLOBAL) operating without FCA permission. The content is primarily informational and protective—advising consumers to avoid the firm, check authorisation via FCA Firm Checker, and report suspected scams.

Sectors:

Banking & Credit Investment Management

Topics:

Authorisation & Licensing Consumer Protection / Conduct

All Firms

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🇬🇧 FCA Warning

January 4th 2024

DIGITAL PAY CLUB (updated)

UnauthorizedThis firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams. Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK. This firm is not authorised by us and…

Why this matters

The update is an FCA warning notice against a specific unauthorised firm (DIGITAL PAY CLUB) operating without permission. It provides contact details, explains the lack of consumer protections (no access to Financial Ombudsman Service or FSCS), and directs consumers to verify firm authorisation via the Financial...

Sectors:

Payments & E-Money

Topics:

Authorisation & Licensing Consumer Protection / Conduct

Payment Provider

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