Cadwyn Capital (clone of authorised firm) (updated)
Why this matters
This is an FCA consumer alert identifying a fraudulent clone of Cadwyn Capital LLP, an authorised investment firm. The warning provides specific contact details of the unauthorised entity and advises consumers to verify firm authorisation via the Financial Services Register. While operationally important for consumer protection and fraud prevention, it is a standard administrative warning rather than a binding obligation or policy change affecting multiple firms. Urgency is set to 'high' because it alerts firms and consumers to active fraud targeting a specific authorised entity, warranting prompt awareness despite low systemic significance.
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What the FCA said
Fraudsters are using the details of firms we authorise to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Find out more about this ‘clone firm’. Almost all firms and individuals carrying out financial services activities in the UK have to be authorised or registered by us. This firm is not…
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Context
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This update is classified under AML / Financial Crime, Consumer Protection / Conduct, Authorisation & Licensing and Banking & Credit.