# How is Lightyear regulated?

Our licences and permissions

In each region we operate, we have the appropriate regulatory licence and/or permission, and are governed by the relevant local regulatory authorities.

In the UK, we’re authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ([FRN 987226](https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=0014G000034WTPOQA4)). Lightyear UK Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 14367910.

Lightyear U.K. Ltd has a HMRC ISA manager approval. You can find us in the Registered Individual Savings Account (ISA) managers list [here](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-individual-savings-account-isa-managers-approved-by-hmrc/registered-individual-savings-account-isa-managers).

See also:
- [How are my assets proteced?](help/deposits-conversions-and-withdrawals/how-are-my-assets-protected)
- [Who is the owner of the securities I buy?](/help/trading-and-investments/are-securities-i-buy-held-in-my-name)

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