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FCA issues warning on Codex Finance for unauthorized financial and crypto services

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FCA issues warning on Codex Finance for unauthorized financial and crypto services
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Therese Chambers, Joint executive director of enforcement and market oversight | FCA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning regarding Codex Finance, which is allegedly offering financial and crypto-related services without proper authorization.

According to the FCA, Codex Finance may be operating without the necessary authorization and advises the public to avoid any dealings with the firm. In the UK, most firms providing financial services must be authorized or registered by the FCA. Codex Finance does not have this authorization and could potentially be targeting UK consumers. The FCA's Warning List includes other unauthorized firms, and contact details for Codex Finance may be inaccurate or misleading. Customers engaging with this firm are not protected by the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, meaning they are unlikely to recover funds if the firm fails.

UK cryptoasset businesses are required to register with the FCA under the Money Laundering Regulations if they intend to offer services within those rules. This registration process involves submitting an application through the FCA's Connect system, paying applicable fees, and providing detailed information about the business, its activities, and key individuals. All officers, managers, and beneficial owners must pass a "fit and proper" assessment. The FCA evaluates past convictions, regulatory compliance, and business conduct during this process. Misleading or incomplete applications may be rejected.

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A press release from the FCA revealed that CB Payments Limited (CBPL), part of the Coinbase Group, was fined £3.5 million for allowing 13,416 high-risk customers to access crypto trading through other Coinbase entities despite restrictions. This resulted in $226 million in transactions. The FCA cited inadequate controls as a contributing factor to increased money laundering risks. This marks the first enforcement action under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011.

Learn Signal reports that the Financial Conduct Authority was established on April 1, 2013, succeeding the Financial Services Authority as part of a comprehensive reform of the UK's financial regulatory framework following the global financial crisis. Operating independently of the UK government, it is funded by fees charged to the financial services industry. Its primary objectives include protecting consumers, ensuring market integrity in UK finance markets, and promoting effective competition in consumer interests.

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