Regulation

Kerford Investments (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

For more details please visit the FSA website, using KerfordUK's company reference number 193030, or company name: Kerford Investments (UK) Limited

About the FSA

The FSA is an independent body that regulates the financial services industry in the United Kingdom. The FSA has been the single regulator for financial services in the UK since December 2001, when it was given statutory powers by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA 2000).

Key benefits for Kerford Investments (UK) Limited’s clients

All companies regulated by the FSA are obliged to meet strict financial standards including capital adequacy requirements. Companies are required to submit financial reports to the regulator on a regular basis. The FSA has the right to fine companies and/or terminate a company's regulatory status for violations.

The regulations require that our company:

  • Maintains sufficient liquid capital in excess of the amount required to cover all client deposits, potential fluctuations in the company's currency positions and outstanding expenses.
  • Does not include any debt outstanding to the company as part of this capital
  • Undergoes a detailed annual audit performed by an independent financial auditor.

Furthermore, Kerford (UK) only holds customer funds in secure customer segregated accounts with reputable financial institutions. Funds, whether they are classified as client funds, are kept in HSBC Bank , London.

Our annual financial reports are audited by a leading UK financial auditing firm.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is the UK's statutory compensator for customers of financial services companies. Retail clients may be eligible to make a claim from the FSCS in the event KerfordUK  is unable to meet its financial obligations, depending on status and the nature of the claim. (Visit http://www.fscs.org.uk/ for more information).