The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated High Court proceedings against Osborne Baldwin Limited, trading as Hunter Jones and Hunter Jones Group, alleging the firm conducts regulated financial activity without proper authorisation. The regulator is seeking a court order to halt the company’s operations and mandate the return of investor funds.
- Defendant: Osborne Baldwin Limited (trading as Hunter Jones and Hunter Jones Group)
- Product: Loan notes
- Proceeding Status: Early stage; no trial date set
- Regulator: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Hunter Jones markets loan notes to consumers but operates without FCA authorisation, according to the regulator’s complaint. The proceedings remain at an early stage, with the court yet to determine the claims and no trial date scheduled. The FCA is seeking both an injunction to cease operations and restitution for affected investors.
Consumers investing through unauthorised firms face heightened risk and may forfeit critical regulatory protections if disputes arise. The FCA urges investors to verify firm status using its Firm Checker tool before committing funds. Those who have invested through Hunter Jones and wish to understand the implications or provide information to the regulator should contact the FCA’s dedicated email address. The authority will release further guidance for investors as developments progress in the case.
Osborne Baldwin Limited operates through the Hunter Jones and Hunter Jones Group brands, offering loan note investments to retail consumers.
