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Sources & scope

Primary sources used for this research edition. Document dates and commencement dates are different fields. Recheck the issuing authority before acting.

  1. FCA: Financial Services RegisterRegister guidance · source reviewed 12 November 2026
  2. FCA: FCA Firm CheckerOfficial tool · source reviewed 12 November 2026
  3. FCA: Clone firms and individualsConsumer guidance · source reviewed 12 November 2026