Northern Index (Clone of FCA authorised fund) (new)
Why this matters
The document is a public FCA warning about a clone firm using the details of an authorised fund (THE NORTHERN FUNDS) to scam consumers. It is classified as a warning aimed at consumers. The investment fund cloning and fraud make Investment Management and financial crime the relevant sector and topic. Consumer protection is the second topic because the text covers loss of FOS and FSCS protection and the advice to verify firms. Urgency is high because fraudsters are actively using these contact details to target people.
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What the FCA said
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…
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Context
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) — UK financial services regulator. We track 797 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 AML / Financial Crime, Consumer Protection / Conduct and Investment Management.