The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a warning regarding GOPA INVESTMENT TRADING LIMITED, stating that the firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without the regulator’s permission. The notice, first published on 21 April 2026, advises consumers to avoid dealing with the firm and to be alert to the risk of scams.
According to the FCA, GOPA INVESTMENT TRADING LIMITED is not authorised by the regulator and may be targeting people in the UK. The details published by the FCA for the firm include the name GOPA INVESTMENT TRADING LIMITED, an address at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, UNITED KINGDOM, WC2H 9JQ, an email contact at [email protected], and a website at www.gopainvestment.com.
Regulatory status and contact details
The FCA emphasises that almost all firms and individuals must be authorised or registered by the FCA to carry out or promote financial services in the UK. GOPA INVESTMENT TRADING LIMITED does not have such authorisation. The regulator also notes that some unauthorised firms may provide incorrect or misleading contact details, including postal addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses, and that these details can be changed over time.
The warning highlights that unauthorised firms may also use the details of another legitimate business or individual to make their operations appear genuine. As a result, the FCA cautions that contact information, even when it appears authentic, may not reliably indicate that a firm is properly authorised.
Consumer protection implications
The FCA outlines the potential consequences for consumers who choose to deal with GOPA INVESTMENT TRADING LIMITED or similar unauthorised entities. If a consumer transacts with such a firm, they will not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service should they wish to make a complaint. In addition, they will not be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if the firm fails or if things go wrong.
Without these protections, it is unlikely that consumers would be able to recover their money if the firm goes out of business or if a dispute arises. The FCA therefore reiterates its guidance that consumers should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by the FCA when buying or using financial services in the UK.
