GLOSSARY

FCA

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

The Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates how financial products are sold in the UK.

WHERE YOU MEET IT

The FCA's own register shows what a firm is authorised or registered to do.

WATCH OUT FOR

Registered and authorised aren't the same thing. Check which a firm is.

EXPLAINED IN

Why the FCA restricts some of these products

Educational content only. It is not personal financial advice.