Information on adviser firm numbers - September 2025


Reference Case Number: FOI2025/00734

Freedom of Information: Right to know request:

Please provide the following information:

1.     How many advice firms have cancelled their authorisation in each year from 2020 to 2024.

2.     How many advisers operated on a restricted basis in each year from 2020 to 2024.

3.     How many advisers operated on an independent basis in each year from 2020 to 2024.

4.     How many advisers do not disclose restricted/independent information?

FCA response: