The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has made a number of changes to its list of unauthorised firms and individuals last week.
 
The list of unauthorised firms or people, included:
 
Thomas Stockman*
Carbon Credit Emissions Limited
Prestige Finance Europe Limited
 
Two firms were added to the regulator’s list of unauthorised overseas companies, including:
 
Chapman Fisher
TBS Securities
 
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