2026-04-22 15:12:43
Investa Receives Direct FCA Authorization to Expand UK Retail Options Trading
Abstract: Investa secures direct FCA authorization, becoming a fully licensed UK operator, with £3.5m raised from crowdfunding and angel investors including Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BofA, UBS, and HSBC. It offers 225k+ option contracts on a zero-commission basis as retail activity rises and regulators intensify risk oversight.
Summary: Investa receives FCA direct authorization to become a fully licensed UK firm, raises £3.5m, and offers 225k+ zero-commission options as retail activity rises; regulators track risk as competition grows.