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FCA warning list adds 16 firms in early August 2026

The Financial Conduct Authority published warnings for 16 firms and websites between 31 July and 6 August 2026, including several clone firms.

6 August 2026: four new warnings

On 6 August 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority published four new additions to its warning list (FCA Warning List). One entry was Trader AI, linked to the domain www.trader-ai-platform.org, which the FCA stated may be providing or promoting financial services without its permission. As the regulator notes, almost all firms and individuals must be authorised or registered to carry out or promote financial services in the UK, and Trader AI is not authorised by the FCA, potentially targeting people in the UK.

The FCA also published warnings for GBP Markets, Hestiainvest (also listed as Hestia Invest), and Stanlake Group, designated as a clone of a UK-registered company using https://stanlakegroup.co.uk (FCA Warning List).

5 August 2026: Valar Ventures Group

The Financial Conduct Authority added Valar Ventures Group to its warning list on 5 August 2026, marking the entry as "new" (FCA). The warning list is a public register that identifies firms the regulator says may be carrying on regulated activities or offering financial services in the UK without the required authorisation. An appearance on this list does not constitute a finding of wrongdoing; it reflects the regulator's assessment that the firm appears to be operating without permission, and consumers should exercise caution. The FCA advises checking the Financial Services Register for authorised firms and being wary of unsolicited approaches.

4 August 2026: Throgmorton Wealth Consultant clone

The Financial Conduct Authority added “Throgmorton Wealth Consultant (Clone of FCA authorised firms) (new)” to its warning list on 4 August 2026 (FCA). Clone fraudsters copy the details of authorised firms to try to convince people that their firm is genuine. The FCA says this firm is not authorised but has been contacting people pretending to be an authorised firm. The warning advises people to find out why they should not deal with this clone firm.

3 August 2026: eight new warnings

The Financial Conduct Authority added eight entries to its warning list on 3 August 2026. The regulator published warnings for IMPOUND SERVICES LTD (FCA warning: IMPOUND SERVICES LTD), Eoscoinvest.io / eoscoinvest.co.uk, described as a clone of an FCA-registered firm (FCA warning: Eoscoinvest.io / eoscoinvest.co.uk), Smart-ISA (FCA warning: Smart-ISA), TradeDexter (FCA warning: TradeDexter), Omega Smart / omega-smart.net (FCA warning: Omega Smart), Solidmartprofits / solidmartprofits.live (FCA warning: Solidmartprofits), Fiscalsmartexchange / fiscalsmartexchange.net (FCA warning: Fiscalsmartexchange), and BULLNEXMARKETS.COM (FCA warning: BULLNEXMARKETS.COM).

31 July 2026: two new warnings and background

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the UK's financial services regulator. Its warning list names firms and websites the FCA says may be providing or promoting financial services in the UK without its permission. On 31 July 2026, the FCA added two entries to its warning list: Sync-digital.co (FCA warning) and T Trading / ttrading.io (FCA warning), both dated 2026-07-31 and appearing as new additions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the FCA warning list?

The FCA warning list is a public register that identifies firms the regulator says may be carrying on regulated activities or offering financial services in the UK without the required authorisation.

How many firms were added to the FCA warning list in early August 2026?

The FCA added 16 firms to its warning list across early August 2026, with entries on 3, 4, 5, and 6 August.

Which firms were added to the FCA warning list on 6 August 2026?

On 6 August 2026, the FCA added Trader AI, GBP Markets, Hestiainvest (also listed as Hestia Invest), and Stanlake Group (a clone of a UK-registered company).

What is a clone firm according to the FCA?

Clone fraudsters copy the details of authorised firms to try to convince people that their firm is genuine, but the clone firm is not authorised by the FCA.