Alternatives desk

Scam Watch

A running record of investment scams and enforcement cases from the FCA, the Insolvency Service and the courts, by asset class, with the warning signs and how to report a scam.

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Scam Watch · Guide

How to spot an investment scam, and where to check

Investment scams share recognisable warning signs, and the FCA's Firm Checker and Warning List let you check a firm in minutes. If money has gone, call your bank and report to Report Fraud, the service that replaced Action Fraud in December 2025.

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TID Professional

The Alternatives Professional room

Market view, vehicles and due diligence, regulation and tax for advisers and wealth managers. Free to verified professionals.

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Market view

Where the asset class stands, with the data behind it

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Regulation and tax

FCA, HMRC and Consumer Duty changes, and what they mean for advice

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