Investor FAQs

WHO ARE CLARION INVEST?

Clarion invest is a trading name of Clarion Introducers Ltd. The company is registered in England and Wales with company number: 10532292

The company provides introductory marketing services for SME companies and Property developers to connect with potential eligible private investors by referral.

IS CLARION FCA REGULATED?

NO. Clarion provides introductory marketing services (on a “non advice” basis) for businesses seeking capital and companies in the financial services sector. Introductions are a procurement service and not a regulated activity.

Introductions to private SME companies for investment propositions are an unregulated activity and as such these introductory services are not regulated or governed by the FCA.

Marketing materials distributed by companies are in compliance with the Financial Service and Markets Act (FSMA), in that they are distributed to individuals who indicate that they would be declared as an “exempt person” as defined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Any investment products or services are only offered to eligible investors via introduction to either the company directly OR an FCA authorised company in compliance with FSMA and FCA rules.

IS CLARION INVEST COVERED BY THE FSCS?

NO. Any investment product or service introduced by Clarion is made by way of an introduction to the company directly. Any prospective investor will have declared that they are an “exempt” person as defined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and as such there may be no protection under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme through Clarion directly.

If any introduced third party is eligible under the scheme full and relevant details would be included within the respective materials.

DO I PAY ANY FEES TO CLARION?

NO. Clarion is paid an introductory fee by the company or product provider for procuring the interest of eligible investors. Though you may have to pay third parties, brokers or other regulated agents for their services. Any third party fees will be disclosed prior to any introduction made.

IS CLARION RESPONSIBLE FOR MY INVESTMENT/PRODUCT/SERVICE?

NO. Clarion acts only as the introducer and any products or services we introduce to come from completely independent providers. The performance and responsibilities of any investments, products or services lie solely with the providers themselves.

AM I GOING TO BE “SOLD TO” OR FEEL PRESSURED INTO PURCHASING PRODUCTS OR SERVICES?

Absolutely not. Clarion is an INTRODUCTORY platform, designed to connect eligible and interested investors with companies looking to raise capital. We provide information in a NON ADVISORY capacity and then affect an introduction. You will only be contacted from time to time to see if you would be interested in receiving information about investments, products or services.

We will not provide advice or a recommendation as to what you should do with your money. The provision of any introduction should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement of any company and you are encouraged to conduct your own independent due-diligence.

WHY DO I HAVE TO AGREE TO ‘ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA’?

Agreement to eligibility criteria is mandatory. The reason this is in place is to ensure proper and fair dealing with potential investors. Under the terms of the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) only certain types of investor may receive information about unlisted securities or illiquid investments. This is enforced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ensure that unsuitable investment products are not marketed or sold to retail consumers.

WHAT IF I DON’T MEET THE ‘ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA’?

We will be restricted in our ability to engage with yourself as an investor. You may be able to provide us with expressed permission for a referral to an FCA authorised company to handle your enquiry but largely we will not be able to on board you as a client.