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
FCA Authorisation Intelligence
We monitor all newly authorised firms, but our tracker pinpoints the high-value intelligence. Get daily information on new 'Regulated' firms and track 'Principal' network expansion. Stop sifting, start selling.
New Firm Authorisation 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
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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.
Weekly Financial Authorisation Briefing
219 new firms were authorised last week, up from 190 the previous week. The key insight was the authorisation of 14 new 'Regulated' firms, representing fresh opportunities in the core market. The rest of the market was led by PSD and Introducer A.R. activity, with 86 PSDs and 67 Introducer A.R.s approved, followed by 48 Appointed Representatives and 4 cases of 3MLD. In known principal activity, Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd (FRN: 703401) was the most active known principal with 15 new firms, and Validpath Limited (FRN: 197107) followed with 11. This weekly intelligence is critical for identifying new sales opportunities and tracking competitor movements.
Monthly Market Growth & Benchmarking
The market saw 878 new firms authorized in October 2025, an increase of +28.4% from the previous month's total of 684. The key market insight was the authorisation of 62 new 'Regulated' firms. The bulk of overall activity remained in network expansion, with 176 new AR firms and 417 new IAR firms approved. In terms of network growth, Kanda Products & Services Ltd (FRN: 920795) led the market with 84 new ARs, followed by Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd (FRN: 703401) with 71 new ARs, Phoenix Financial Consultants Limited (FRN: 539195) with 42 new ARs, Quorum Fleet Solutions Ltd (FRN: 736148) with 42 new ARs, and Tabeo Finance Limited (FRN: 777539) with 32 new ARs. This monthly intelligence is critical for identifying new sales opportunities, tracking competitor movements, and benchmarking market growth.
FCA Registered Individual Role Changes within the Firms We Monitor:
In the latest week of activity within the UK financial services industry, there has been a notable decline in movement among financial professionals. This week, 150 professionals joined new firms while 77 left, resulting in a total of 229 changes. This is a significant drop compared to last week's totals where 272 had joined and 220 left—leading to an overall count of 452 movements. The most prominent role changes were among appointed representatives dealing with clients requiring qualification; this group saw a decrease from 83 to just 52 moves. Similarly, moving into CF1 Director positions declined from an impressive total of 143 last week down to only 50 this week. In contrast, roles such as SMF3 Executive Directors remained stable with minimal changes compared to previous weeks but showed signs of slight consolidation overall in movements across various roles within the sector.