According to this most recent “Dear CEO” letter released by the FCA, approximately 1,000 firms are registered as Annex I firms. They are not authorized under the FSMA or subject to FCA regulations. However, the FCA is responsible for supervising their adherence to regulations intended to thwart money laundering, terrorist
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