Information on firms selling CFD products - May 2023


Reference Case Number: FOI10173

Freedom of Information: Right to know request:

1.    The number of firms which were sent the "Dear Portfolio" letter dated 1st December 2022 about the CFD industry. Link: https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/correspondence/cfd-portfolio-letter-2022.pdf

2.    The number of firms on the FCA register authorised to sell and distribute CFD products to clients. 

3.    The number of firms on the FCA register in the CFD portfolio whose primary activity is the marketing of CFDs products to retail customers. 

4.    The number of full scope and matched principal firms providing CFDs on the FCA register.

5.    The number of European authorised firms in the CFD portfolio based on identification as primarily involved in the marketing of CFD products to retail customers.

6.    The number of European firms with relevant permissions to sell and distribute CFDs in the UK.

FCA response: