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Fusion Markets FCA Regulation checklist

Readers searching for Fusion Markets and FCA regulation usually want to know which entity would hold their account and what protections apply. This page does not state the broker's current regulatory status. Regulatory permissions can change, and many brokers operate several legal entities under different regulators, each with different client protections. The checklist below explains how to verify regulatory claims yourself using the broker's legal documents and the relevant official registers.

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Identify the exact legal entity behind your account

Broker brands often sit above multiple companies registered in different jurisdictions. The entity named in your client agreement determines which regulator oversees your account, not the brand name on the website. Before assessing any FCA-related claim, find the precise company name and registration number in the broker's legal documents, footer disclosures and account opening terms, then note which entity you would actually contract with based on your country of residence.

Locate the legal entity name and company number in the broker's terms of service and website footer.
Check which entity is assigned to clients in your country, since onboarding often routes residents to specific entities.
Keep a record of the entity name so you can match it against official regulator registers.

Verify claims against the FCA register directly

If a broker or third-party site suggests FCA authorisation, confirm it on the FCA's official Financial Services Register rather than relying on marketing pages or review sites, including this one. Search by the exact legal entity name or reference number, then read the listed permissions carefully. Authorisation for one activity does not imply authorisation for all activities, and appointed representative arrangements differ from direct authorisation.

Search the FCA register using the exact entity name or firm reference number from the broker's documents.
Read the specific permissions listed rather than assuming a register entry covers all products.
Watch for clone-firm warnings and confirm that contact details on the register match the broker's official site.

Understand what regulation means for client protections

The regulator overseeing your entity affects leverage limits, negative balance protection rules, client money segregation and access to any compensation scheme. UK-regulated retail accounts typically operate under FCA conduct rules, while entities in other jurisdictions follow their own frameworks with different protections. Read the client agreement for the entity you would use, and note where client funds are held and which, if any, compensation arrangements are described.

Compare leverage caps, negative balance protection and complaint procedures across the broker's entities.
Check the client agreement for statements on client money segregation and compensation scheme eligibility.
Review the full Fusion Markets review at /reviews/fusion-markets and the broker comparison tool at /tools/compare-brokers?brokers=fusion-markets for wider context.

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FAQ

Is Fusion Markets regulated by the FCA?

This page does not confirm the broker's current regulatory status. Verify the exact legal entity in the broker's client agreement, then check that entity on the FCA's official register and read its listed permissions.

Why does the specific broker entity matter?

Client protections such as leverage limits, negative balance protection and compensation scheme access depend on the regulated entity you contract with, not the brand name. Different entities under one brand can offer very different protections.

How can I spot a clone firm using a regulated broker's name?

Cross-check the firm reference number, website address and contact details shown on the official register against the site you are using. If any details differ, treat the site with caution and contact the regulator's listed firm directly.