WikiFX Alert: Newly Added Unauthorized Brokers Warned By FCA

　　The FCA is responsible for the regulation of firms that provide financial services, such as banks, insurance companies, and investment firms. Its role includes issuing and enforcing rules and regulations for these firms, as well as monitoring their activities to detect and prevent misconduct.

　　The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) uses a variety of methods to identify unauthorized brokers. One method is through proactive monitoring of the financial markets to identify potentially unauthorized activity. The FCA also relies on tip-offs and complaints from consumers, as well as information provided by other regulatory bodies. Additionally, the FCA maintains a public register of authorized firms, which can be searched by consumers to verify that a broker is authorized. If a broker is found to be operating without authorization, the FCA can take enforcement action, including fines and criminal prosecution.

　　Here is the list of “Unauthorized Firms” released on January 25, 2023

　　MAXITRADE

　　

　　OCTEXTRADE

　　

　　

　　HUTANO MEDICALS

　　

　　HEX-CAPITALS LTD

　　

　　ARAB EUROPEAN BANK

　　

　　

　　GLOBAL-HERITAGELTD

　　

　　

　　KOPES BANK

　　

　　

　　OPTIMA INVESTING

　　

　　

　　OH JY COIN

　　

　　BAD CREDIT LOANS

　　

　　According to the FCA official website, the firms listed above are not authorized are targeting people in the UK. This means in short explanation that the investor who deals with unauthorized brokers has no access to the Financial Ombudsman Service or is protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), so you are unlikely to get your money back if things go wrong.

　　The ultimate goal of the FCA is to protect consumers and promote competition in the financial markets for the benefit of consumers and the wider economy.

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