Privacy Notice
Thank you for visiting https://fcscapitalmarkets.com (the “Website”). FCS is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy
Who We Are
FCS Capital Markets Limited (‘FCS ,’ ‘we’ or ‘us’ or ‘our’) is the data controller of your personal data and we gather and process your personal information in accordance with this privacy notice and in compliance with the relevant data protection Regulation and laws. This notice provides you with the necessary information regarding your rights and our obligations, and explains how, why, and when we process your personal data.
FCS Capital Market’s registered office is at 60 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6NP and we are a company registered in England and Wales under company number 10418488. We are registered on the Information Commissioner's Office Register; registration number ZA500694, and act as the data controller when processing your data. Our designated Data Protection Officer/Appointed Person is Jack Kendall-Jones, who can be contacted at: jack.kendall-jones@fcs-cap.com
This policy, together with our Terms of Use, sets out the basis of on which any personal data that we collect from you (“you”, “your” or “user”), or that you provide to us, will be processed by us. Please read the following carefully so as to understand what data we collect, know that data is used and the ways it can be shared by us and you.
SHOULD YOU NOT ACCEPT AND AGREE WITH OUR PRIVACY POLICY, THEN YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE FCS’s WEBSITE.
Information That We Collect
FCS processes your personal information to meet our legal, statutory, and contractual obligations and to provide you with our products and services. We will never collect any unnecessary personal data from you and do not process your information in anyway, other than as specified in this notice.
The personal data that we may collect is:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Home Address
- Personal Email
- Business Email
- Telephone Number
- Mobile Telephone Number
- Passport Number
- Driver’s License Number
- DNI or equivalent
We collect information in the following ways:
Reference checking agencies; Website Contact Details; Employment CVs
How We Use Your Personal Data
(Legal Basis for Processing)
FCS takes your privacy very seriously and we will never disclose, share, or sell your data without your consent, unless required to do so by law. We only retain your data for as long as is necessary and for the purpose(s) specified in this notice. Where you have consented to us providing you with promotional offers and/or marketing, you are free to withdraw this consent at any time.
The purposes and reasons for processing your personal data are detailed below:
- FCS collects your personal data on the performance of a contract or to provide a service and to ensure that orders are completed and can be sent to your preferred address.
- FCS collects and stores your personal data as part of our legal obligation for business accounting and tax purposes.
- We have a legal obligation to share your personal data with our nominated credit reference agencies and provide us with financial background checks prior to your commencing business or employment with us.
Your Rights
You have the right to access any personal information that FCS processes about you and to request information about:
- What personal data we hold about you
- The purposes of the processing
- The categories of personal data concerned.
- The recipients to whom the personal data has/will be disclosed.
- How long we intend to store your personal data for
- If we did not collect the data directly from you, information about the source.
If you believe that we hold any incomplete or inaccurate data about you, you have the right to ask us to correct and/or complete the information and we will strive to do so as quickly as possible; unless there is a valid reason for not doing so, at which point you will be notified.
You also have the right to request erasure of your personal data or to restrict processing (where applicable) in accordance with the data protection laws; as well as to object to any direct marketing from us. Where applicable, you have the right to data portability of your information and the right to be informed about any automated decision-making we may use.
If we receive a request from you to exercise any of the above rights, we may ask you to verify your identity before acting on the request; this is to ensure that your data is protected and kept secure.
Sharing and Disclosing Your Personal Information
We do not share or disclose any of your personal information without your consent, other than for the purposes specified in this notice or where there is a legal requirement. FCS uses third parties to provide the services and business functions, noted below; however, all processors acting on our behalf only process your data in accordance with instructions from us and comply fully with this privacy notice, the data protection laws and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
We will disclose your personal data to third parties:
- If FCS is under a duty to disclose or share your personal data in order to comply with any legal obligation, or to enforce or apply our Terms of Use and other agreements; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of FCS, our clients, or others; and/or
- If FCS sells or buys any business or assets, in which case we will disclose your personal data to the prospective seller orbuyer of such business assets;
- If part, or substantially all our assets are acquired by a third party, in which case personal data held by the acquirer’s website users will be one of the transferred assets.
Safeguarding Measures
FCS takes your privacy seriously and takes every reasonable measure and precautions to protect and secure your personal data. We work hard to protect you and your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction and have several layers of security measures in place.
Processing and Transfers Within and Outside of the UK
Personal data in the United Kingdom is protected by the UK GDPR, along with the EU GDPR, but some other countries may not necessarily have the same high standard of protection for your personal data. FCS does not transfer or store any personal data outside the UK or EU.
Therefore, when you use our website, send us an email, or sign up to our newsletter, the personal information you submit will not be stored on servers which are hosted in non-UK / EU countries. FCS takes steps to ensure that our providers use the necessary level of protection for your information and abide by strict agreements and measures set out to protect your data and comply with all relevant data protection laws.
Consequences of Not Providing Your Data
You are not obliged to provide your personal information to FCS , however, as this information is required for us to provide you with our services, we will not be able to offer some/all our services without it.
How Long We Keep Your Data
FCS only ever retains personal information for as long as is necessary and we have strict review and retention policies in place to meet these obligations. We are required, under UK tax and Regulatory law, to keep your basic personal data (name, address, contact details) for a minimum of 7 years after which time it will be destroyed.
Where you have consented to us using your details for direct marketing, we will keep such data until you notify us otherwise and/or withdraw your consent.
Where we rely on your consent for processing special category data, we will obtain your explicit consent. You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time, which we will act on immediately, unless there is a legitimate or legal reason for not doing so.
Website Terms of Use
1. Introduction
This document has been prepared by FCS Capital Markets Ltd (“FCS”), with its registered address at 60 Cannon St, London EC4N 6NP, United Kingdom, and email enquiries@fcs-cap.com, for informational purposes only, and for eligible counterparties and professional clients only. (FCS is not authorised to provide services to retail clients). Therefore, it does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any financial instrument.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following terms.
2. Eligible Counterparties and Professional Clients
The products described herein, including Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) and Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs), are complex financial instruments. They are intended exclusively for Eligible Counterparties and Professional Clients as defined under applicable regulations.
The products described above are not suitable for Retail Clients, and no information contained herein should be relied upon by Retail Clients. Therefore, if you do not meet the classification of Eligible Counterparty or Professional Client, you must not act upon the information contained in this website.
3. Structure of the Note Programmes
FCS provides its services under the Note Programmes through a number of entities that perform different activities. Among these entities, FCS acts as Programme Administrator and Arranger.
Before deciding to invest in the Programmes, you should carefully consider the following:
- No Management Role: FCS is not the manager of the special purpose vehicles that are responsible for the issuance of Notes under the Note Programmes.
- Coordinated Activities: FCS Capital Markets Ltd acts as coordinator among the different entities involved in the Note Programmes. However, each entity is solely responsible for carrying out its respective duties and activities within the process.
4. Investment Risks
Investments in ETPs and AMCs may involve a high degree of risk, including but not limited to the potential loss of the entire amount invested. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
You should obtain independent legal, tax, accounting and financial advice before making any investment decision. Neither FCS nor its affiliates provide investment advice, fiduciary services, or personal recommendations in relation to any transaction or investment.
5. No Advice
Nothing in this website constitutes or should be construed as advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, financial, tax or, investment advice. Any decision to invest should be based on your own analysis, supported by qualified independent advisors.
6. Limitation of Liability
While FCS has taken reasonable care to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate and up to date, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made regarding its accuracy, completeness or fitness for any purpose or use of the said information.
FCS cannot guarantee that the information contained in its website has not been distorted as a result of technical or other malfunctions (disconnection, interference by third parties, viruses, etc.)
To the extent permitted by law, FCS, its affiliates, directors, officers, and employees accept no liability whatsoever, including in the case of negligence, for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from the use of, browsing in, or downloading from this website or any other site linked to FCS.
7. Intellectual Property
All information and materials contained in this Website are the property of FCS Capital Markets Ltd or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. No part of this website may be copied, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of FCS.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
9. Contact Information
For any inquiries, please contact:
FCS Capital Markets Ltd
60 Cannon St
London EC4N 6NP
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@fcs-cap.com
Att: Head of Compliance