ALSET MARKETS (new)
Why this matters
The FCA publication type is warning and the page is a consumer alert about an unauthorised firm, ALSET MARKETS, that may be targeting UK residents. It warns against dealing with the firm, notes the loss of Financial Ombudsman Service and FSCS protection, and directs readers to the Firm Checker and the reporting line. The text names no specific financial product or sector, so sector is General. Topics are Authorisation & Licensing (the firm lacks FCA authorisation) and Consumer Protection / Conduct (the consumer harm and protections). The firm type is not identifiable from the text, so All Firms is used. Urgency is high because the alert concerns active risk of scams to consumers and carries a call to action.
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What the FCA said
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…
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Context
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) — UK financial services regulator. We track 721 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Authorisation & Licensing, Consumer Protection / Conduct and General.