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A 2022 applicability table is insufficient for today’s entity analysis. The current contract places UK copy trading and securities custody with eToro UK while drawing separate boundaries for crypto services and compensation.
Verus lost permission to carry on regulated business in 2025; the regulator’s October notice starts a customer-check process, not a blanket payout.
Former Bullseye Financial customers can submit compensation claims, but the FSCS is still assessing qualifying conditions after the UK investment manager entered administration.
The UK scheme has opened a no-fee claim route after Bullseye Financial entered administration; acceptance of forms is not a decision that any investor qualifies for redress.
Liquidation began on 17 September; the FCA published its update on 26 October. Compensation depends on the claim and eligibility.
FOREX.com UK’s £120,000 headline describes a different FSCS claim category from the £85,000 investment limit. The identity of the failed provider and the customer’s beneficial ownership determine the relevant route.