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FCA clone-firm warning

AXI Corp Limited: what the FCA warning says

Fraudsters are using the details of an FCA-authorised firm (Axi Financial Services (UK) Limited) to target people in the UK.

Source: fca.org.uk · published 2 February 2023
WarningAXI Corp Limited (Clone of FCA authorised firm)
TypeClone of an FCA-authorised firm
Names usedAXI Corp Limited (Clone of FCA authorised firm) · id="section-clone-firm-details" tabindex="-1" class="copy-block default"> · [email protected]
Genuine firm being impersonatedAxi Financial Services (UK) Limited — FRN 466201 — www.axi.com/uk
Broker in our databaseAxi: register-checked regulation page
Matched on the genuine firm's FRN 466201
FCA pagefca.org.uk/news/warnings/axi-corp-limited-clone-fca-authorised-firm
What it means

A clone warning protects the genuine firm

The FCA says fraudsters are using the details of Axi's genuine authorised entity to convince people they work for it. Anyone who was cold-called, messaged or emailed by “AXI Corp Limited” should treat the contact as the clone, not the broker. The genuine firm can only be reached through the contact details on its FCA register entry, and it will never ask you to pay into a personal account or a different company name.

  1. 1. Open the FCA register yourself and search the firm name and FRN 466201; compare the contact details there with the ones you were given.
  2. 2. Read the Axi regulation page to see which legal entity would onboard you and what it protects.
  3. 3. If you have paid money, contact your bank first, then report to the FCA from the warning page.

Common questions

Is AXI Corp Limited regulated by the FCA?

No. "AXI Corp Limited" is a clone: the FCA's warning of 2 February 2023 says fraudsters are using the details of the genuine authorised firm Axi Financial Services (UK) Limited (FRN 466201). Only that genuine firm, reached through the contact details on the FCA register, is authorised.

Is Axi itself the problem?

No. A clone warning is about impersonators. Axi is the genuine firm whose identity is being misused. The risk is to anyone who deals with the clone believing it to be Axi.

What should I do if I have already sent money?

Contact your bank or card provider immediately and ask about recalling the payment or a chargeback, report the firm to the FCA using the link on the warning page, and keep every message and receipt. Be wary of anyone who then contacts you offering to recover the money for a fee.

Risk warning. CFDs and leveraged products are complex and high-risk. You can lose more than you deposit. Between 62% and 78% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Only trade with money you can afford to lose.

Warning text © Financial Conduct Authority, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Informational only, not financial advice. Warnings are updated by the FCA; always read the current FCA page before acting.