On , the Financial Conduct Authority issued a warning regarding Aston Forex / Aston Markets
In its notification, the FCA said "We (the Financial Conduct Authority – FCA) have published this statement today in order to warn investors against dealing with unauthorised firms.".
The FCA went on to note that
This statement is to advise members of the public that an organisation identifying itself to UK citizens as:
Aston Forex / Aston Markets
Websites: www.astonforex.com and www.astonmarkets.com
is not authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) to carry on a regulated activity in the UK.
What does this mean for you?
If you are an investor, you should be aware that the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme are not available if you deal with an unauthorised company or individual.
How can you check whether a firm is authorised?
To find out whether a company or individual is authorised, go to the FS Register.