FCA reference numbers and firm statuses can be found in our UK Limited credit reports. The data is refreshed weekly.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a regulatory body in the UK that oversees the conduct of around 50,000 financial services firms and financial markets. Its main purpose is to ensure that the UK’s financial system works well for individuals, businesses, and the economy.
This data allows users to increase due diligence when considering an applicant for credit and to:
Verify Authorisation
- Confirms whether a firm is legally allowed to provide financial services in the UK.
- Helps protect against scams or unregulated firms.
Check Permissions
- Shows what types of financial activities a firm is authorised to carry out. For example, whether they can provide advice, sell insurance, lend money, or manage investments.
Check Regulatory Status
- Indicates whether a firm is in good standing or has been subject to enforcement actions, restrictions, or bans.
- Some entries may show warnings or restrictions, which is a red flag.
Consumer Protection
- Provides reassurance to consumers or businesses that they are dealing with a legitimate, regulated entity.
List of statuses available for FCA Firm Status
- Appointed representative
- Appointed representative - introducer
- Authorised
- Authorised - Applied to Cancel
- Authorised - applied to cancel
- Authorised Schedule 5
- Authorised Schedule 5 - Depositary of a recognised overseas scheme and a temporary recognised overseas scheme
- Authorised Schedule 5 - Operator of a recognised overseas scheme and a temporary recognised overseas scheme
- Authorised Schedule 5 - Operator/depositary/trustee of a temporary recognised scheme
- Cancelled
- Cancelled - Former 3MLD
- Certified
- EEA Authorised
- EEA Authorised - Applied to Cancel
- EEA Authorised - Contractual run-off
- EEA Authorised - Supervised run-off
- Lapsed
- No longer authorised
- No longer registered as an Appointed Representative
- Registered
- Revoked