On Thursday, 26 May 2016, we were officially authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.
As the one of the most highly regarded independent bodies in the finance services sector, FCA approval assures our customers that we are a responsible company providing an honest and fair service.
FCA regulate more than 56,000 businesses and are the prudential regulator for over 24,000 of these firms. They were established on 1 April 2013, taking over responsibility for conduct and relevant prudential regulation from the Financial Services Authority.
The FCA’s operational objectives are to:
• Protect consumers by securing an appropriate degree of protection for consumers.
• Protect financial markets by protecting and enhancing the integrity of the UK financial system.
• Promote effective competition in the interests of consumers.