Welcome to Watchdog Services
At Watchdog Services, we provide expert oversight, management, and solutions based on trusted data from the Financial Conduct Authority and Companies House. With a proven track record dating back to 1988, our experience spans decades of delivering excellence in compliance, and marketing.
Our Mission Our goal is to offer reliable, efficient, and comprehensive services that empower our clients to make informed decisions with confidence.
Why Choose Watchdog Services?
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Decades of Expertise: With experience dating back to 1988, we bring deep industry knowledge to every engagement.
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Proven Track Record: We have worked with hundreds of clients, including major banks, building societies, insurance companies, and investment houses.
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Trusted Data Sources: Our insights are grounded in authoritative data from the Financial Conduct Authority and Companies House.
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Proactive Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential issues before they become challenges.
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Confidentiality & Trust: Your security and privacy are our highest priorities.
Partner with Watchdog Services for unparalleled diligence and expertise. Contact us today to learn how we can support and protect your interests.
Firm monitoring
Easily define a watchlist of chosen firms on the FCA register and receive daily or weekly reports on them. Monitor their authorisation status and permissions seamlessly. Get email alerts for any changes. Take charge of staying informed and proactive in monitoring their status and permissions, disciplinary history, registered individual changes and more. Explore our FCA Firms Monitor.
Individual Tracking
Effortlessly compile a list of preferred individuals registered with the FCA and receive regular updates. Seamlessly oversee their current roles or employer. Receive email notifications of changes. Stay updated and monitor their occupational status with ease. To see more explore our FCA Individuals tracker
New Firm Tracking
Stay ahead by monitoring the latest additions in firms registered with the FCA. Explore near real-time updates on newly registered entities, empowering you with timely information.
Be in the know and stay proactive in tracking new Firms effortlessly with our New Firm Tracker.
Special Request
We have extensive experience in the development and application of reports based on FCA register data. If you have any special requirements regarding reporting, monitoring of firms, links between principals and Appointed Representatives, or any other matter within this field contact us
A Seamless User Experience
USER FRIENDLY PLATFORM
FULLY SECURED ENVIROMENT
IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
MONITOR CRITICAL DATA
EMAIL ALERTS
EASY DEPLOYMENT
Built by Professionals, for Professionals
We have been involved in the provision of FCA data since 1988 and have worked with hundreds of clients and the FCA since then. We are very familiar with all of the data supplied by the FCA and how it is used within client systems.
We have used these years of experience to design our service to meet our clients’ needs. You can be confident with the accuracy of the data supplied, and on the system, we have developed to supply them to you.
The Financial Services Register & Extract
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Register is a comprehensive database of financial services firms, individuals, and other bodies regulated by the FCA in the UK. Through the Watchdog Services online platform, users can not only access this critical information but also extract key details on permissions, activities, and regulatory history. With the ability to monitor specific firms or individuals, users can verify authorization status, review regulated activities, and ensure they are engaging with legitimate, regulated entities in the financial services industry. The FCA Register and extract services play a crucial role in promoting transparency, consumer protection, and maintaining market integrity by providing accessible and up-to-date information for consumers, businesses, and regulators alike.
Register & Extract New Firms Update:
In the last week, there were 163 new firms registered with the FCA, representing an increase of 44% from the previous week's total of 113. The status breakdown shows 106 as Appointed representative - introducers, 37 as Appointed representatives, 8 as Registered, and 12 as Authorised. The top principal names this week include Kanda Products & Services Ltd (25 total new firms), Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd (19), Jigsaw Finance Limited (10), Simplyhealth Funding Services Limited (7), and Unknown (6). Notably, Kanda Products & Services Ltd has maintained its presence as a leading principal, with an increase of 14 firms compared to the previous week, while Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd saw an increase of 12 firms. In contrast, Golden Charter Limited, which was among the top firms in the prior week with 5 new firms, is no longer in the current week's top listings.
FCA Registered Individual Role Changes within the Firms We Monitor:
In the latest week, the movements of financial professionals in the UK financial services industry showed notable shifts compared to the previous week. A total of 458 registered individuals moved, marking a decrease from last week's 497. There was an increase in those joining new firms, rising from 231 to 275, while exits dropped significantly from 257 to just 170. Key roles driving these changes included directors and customer-facing professionals—specifically, CF1 Directors saw an uptick with more joining than leaving (62 vs. 33), despite only a slight increase overall for this role's activities. Additionally, Appointed Representatives experienced shifts as well; more left (43) than joined this week (29). On a critical note, changes in role activity decreased slightly across various positions except for compliance oversight roles where there were still four transitions noted this week versus two last week. This data suggests that while recruitment is strengthening anew within certain leadership roles, challenges remain with retention among some client-facing positions.