The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has added a number of new companies to its list of unauthorised firms and individuals this week.

Four firms were included on its list of unauthorised firms or people:

Foreign Exchange Clearing House (FXCH)
Freeman International
Sky Safe Ltd
Ryan Robert Burnside

Four firms were added to the regulator’s list of unauthorised overseas companies, including:

London International Derivatives Exchange
North Pacific Mergers & Acquisitions
Smith & Dalton
The Equity Institution

According to the FSA, although not all fundraising activities require authorisation or approval, investors who have given money or are considering giving money should exercise caution and will not benefit from UK compensation or complaint schemes.

A list of unauthorised and unapproved people can be found by clicking here:
http://bit.ly/FSAunauthorised

A list of unauthorised overseas companies can be found here:
http://bit.ly/FSAoverseas

A list of unauthorised internet banks can be found here: http://bit.ly/FSAunauthorisedIbanks

The FSA said the lists are not exhaustive and do not contain the names of all firms and individuals brought to its attention.

Consumers are urged to check the regulator’s register of authorised companies and individuals: http://bit.ly/FSARegister