Quantum Global Markets: FCA Warning — Not Authorised (25 June 2026)

What the FCA says about Quantum Global Markets

The Financial Conduct Authority added Quantum Global Markets to its Warning List of unauthorised firms on 25 June 2026.

Under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, firms providing regulated financial services in the UK must be authorised or registered by the FCA. Operating without authorisation is a criminal offence. The FCA advises consumers not to deal with this firm, not to transfer any money to it, and to report any contact to Action Fraud.

This article reflects the FCA Warning List as of 25 June 2026. The FCA Warning List at fca.org.uk/consumers/warning-list is the authoritative and current source — always verify directly before relying on this page.

How this type of scam works

Unauthorised investment firms typically cold-call or contact victims via social media, offering investment opportunities in shares, bonds, commodities or other assets with returns well above market rates. Victims are shown professional websites, fake account statements and may receive small initial returns to build confidence. When they attempt to withdraw, the firm becomes uncontactable or demands further fees. The FCA's ScamSmart campaign identifies these as advance fee fraud or boiler room scams.

Red flags to watch for

Unsolicited cold call or social media contact

Returns far above market rates promised

Not on FCA register

Requests for upfront fees

Difficulty withdrawing funds

High pressure sales tactics

The FCA's ScamSmart campaign provides guidance on avoiding investment and financial fraud at fca.org.uk/scamsmart. If any of these red flags apply to a firm that has approached you, do not proceed and report the contact.

What you lose without FCA protection

When dealing with an FCA-authorised firm, you have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) if something goes wrong and Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protection of up to £85,000 per firm if the firm fails. Neither protection applies to unauthorised firms. If you lose money to an unauthorised firm, recovery is extremely difficult — particularly where the firm operates from overseas or uses shell companies with no traceable UK assets.

The mandatory APP fraud reimbursement rules introduced by the Payment Systems Regulator in October 2023 require banks to reimburse victims of authorised push payment fraud in many cases. If you made a bank transfer to this firm, your bank may be required to reimburse you — contact your bank's fraud team immediately.

How to verify if a financial firm is legitimate

Before dealing with any firm offering financial services: check the firm on the FCA Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk. Verify that the contact details on the register match exactly what the firm has provided to you — clone firms use different contact details. Also check the FCA Warning List at fca.org.uk/consumers/warning-list. If you cannot find the firm on the register or it appears on the Warning List, do not proceed. Call the FCA on 0800 111 6768 if you are unsure.

What to do if you have already dealt with Quantum Global Markets

Stop all payments immediately. Do not make further payments, even if told they are required to release your funds — this is a secondary fraud tactic called recovery fraud.

Contact your bank now. If you transferred money by bank transfer, call your bank's fraud team immediately. They can attempt to recall the payment. Under the Payment Systems Regulator's mandatory reimbursement rules, your bank may be required to refund you if you were a victim of APP fraud.

Report to Action Fraud. Report at actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040. Provide as much detail as possible including the firm name, website, contact details and how you were approached.

Report to the FCA. Report at fca.org.uk/consumers/report-scam. The FCA uses reports to prioritise enforcement action and to warn other consumers.

Seek free legal advice. Citizens Advice provides free guidance at citizensadvice.org.uk. Some specialist fraud law firms provide free initial consultations on recovery options.

Frequently asked questions

Is Quantum Global Markets regulated by the FCA?

No. As of 25 June 2026, Quantum Global Markets is not authorised or registered by the FCA and appears on the FCA Warning List. Always verify the current status directly at fca.org.uk/consumers/warning-list and register.fca.org.uk — the FCA register is the only reliable source.

What should I do if I have sent money to Quantum Global Markets?

Contact your bank fraud team immediately to attempt to recall the payment. Report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Report to the FCA at fca.org.uk/consumers/report-scam. Stop all further payments. Do not pay fees to recover your funds — any firm asking for fees to release your money is committing further fraud.

Can I get my money back from an unauthorised firm?

FSCS protection does not apply to unauthorised firms. However, if you made a bank transfer on or after 7 October 2023, your bank may be required to reimburse you under the Payment Systems Regulator's mandatory APP fraud reimbursement rules. Contact your bank's fraud team immediately and raise a fraud claim. The sooner you act, the better the chance of recovery.

Will the FCA take action against Quantum Global Markets?

The FCA can apply to court to freeze assets and seek injunctions against unauthorised firms. However, where firms operate from outside the UK, enforcement is limited. The FCA publishes updates on enforcement action at fca.org.uk/news. Adding this firm to the Warning List is the primary mechanism for consumer protection.

Has this warning been removed or updated?

This article was published on 25 June 2026 based on the FCA Warning List at that date. If the FCA has subsequently removed or updated this warning, contact us at support@kaeltripton.com with a link to the current FCA register entry confirming the change. We will update this article within 5 working days of receiving verified evidence from the FCA.