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
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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.
FCA-authorised firms rise to 270 last week from 152 as regulated entrants reach 24
A total of 270 new firms were authorised last week, up from 152 the week before. The key signal for core-market activity: 24 were classified as Regulated, compared with 20 previously, a 20% increase.
Introducer A.R. firms were the largest group at 129, followed by PSD firms at 67 and Appointed Representatives at 47. For competitor intelligence, Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd led the named principals with 17 new firms, followed by Phoenix Financial Consultants Ltd with 16; First Call Group Limited also recorded 16.
This weekly intelligence is critical for identifying new sales opportunities and tracking competitor movements. Visit our pricing page to get full access to the complete data.
October 2026 Regulatory Firm Intelligence: 82 New Regulated Firms Authorized, Rising From 66 in September
The market saw 733 new firms authorized in October 2026, down 13.0% from September’s total of 843, signalling a moderation in overall market expansion. The key high-value insight was the authorization of 82 new Regulated firms, up 16 from 66 in September, indicating continued core-market entry and fresh opportunities for sales and strategic outreach.
Network expansion remained substantial, with 231 new AR firms and 149 new IAR firms approved. As competitor intelligence, Chrysalis Finance Limited (FRN: 631193) led principal-led AR growth with 44 new ARs, followed by Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd (FRN: 703401) with 40 and St. James's Place Wealth Management Plc (FRN: 195351) with 26. Jigsaw Finance Limited (FRN: 679612) added 21 new ARs, while Phoenix Financial Consultants Limited (FRN: 539195) added 12.
This monthly intelligence is critical for identifying new sales opportunities, tracking competitor movements, and benchmarking market growth.