FCA takes Hunter Jones to High Court over alleged unauthorised activity
Why this matters
This is an active enforcement case (High Court proceedings) against an unauthorised firm selling loan notes. The FCA is seeking injunctive relief and restitution, which affects investor protection and the broader compliance landscape for firms operating in investment/lending space. The warning alerts consumers to use the Firm Checker and directs affected investors to contact the FCA. While early-stage proceedings, this represents significant enforcement action warranting high urgency for compliance and consumer-facing firms.
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What the FCA said
The FCA has begun High Court proceedings against Osborne Baldwin Limited, which trades as Hunter Jones and Hunter Jones Group. The FCA alleges that Hunter Jones, which sells loan notes, carries out regulated activity without authorisation. The FCA is asking the court to stop Hunter Jones carrying out regulated…
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Context
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) — UK financial services regulator. We track 425 updates from them.
Financial services regulation in the UK, primarily overseen by the FCA and PRA. Browse all United Kingdom updates.
This update is classified under Authorisation & Licensing, Consumer Protection / Conduct, Investment Management and Consumer Credit.