FCA takes action against Neil Woodford and W4.0 for operating without authorisation08/06/2026

# FCA takes action against Neil Woodford and W4.0 for operating without authorisation StatementsFirst published: 08/06/2026Last updated: 08/06/2026 [Print Page](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation/printable/print "Print Page") [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite?mini=true&url=https%3A//www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation&title=FCA%20takes%20action%20against%20Neil%20Woodford%20and%20W4.0%20for%20operating%20without%20authorisation&summary=&source=FCA "Publish this post to LinkedIn") [Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A//www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation&text=FCA%20takes%20action%20against%20Neil%20Woodford%20and%20W4.0%20for%20operating%20without%20authorisation&summary=&source=FCA "Share this on Twitter") [Share with Email](mailto:?Subject=FCA%20takes%20action%20against%20Neil%20Woodford%20and%20W4.0%20for%20operating%20without%20authorisation%20at%20FCA&Body=I%20saw%20this%20on%20the%20FCA%20website%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20https%3A//www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share with Email") Share page The FCA has started civil proceedings against Mr Neil Woodford and W4.0. The FCA alleges that Mr Woodford and W4.0 are providing regulated investment advice and making financial promotions through the subscription-based platform, [www.w4pz.comLink is external](https://www.w4pz.com/), without authorisation. In the FCA’s view, the activity breaches sections 19 and 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The FCA is seeking an injunction against Mr Woodford and W4.0 to stop them carrying on the potentially unlawful activities. W4.0 is the trading name of W Four Point Zero FZE LLC and is registered in the United Arab Emirates. Was this page useful? Yes No What can we do to improve pages like this? What did you find helpful? Submit Feedback Leave this field blank - [Tweet](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Twitter") - [Facebook](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Facebook") - [LinkedIn](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on LinkedIn") - [Share this selection by email](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection by email") - [Tweet](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Twitter") - [Facebook](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Facebook") - [LinkedIn](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on LinkedIn") - [Share this selection by email](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection by email") - [Tweet](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Twitter") - [Facebook](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Facebook") - [LinkedIn](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on LinkedIn") - [Share this selection by email](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection by email") - [Tweet](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Twitter") - [Facebook](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Facebook") - [LinkedIn](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on LinkedIn") - [Share this selection by email](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection by email") - [Tweet](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Twitter") - [Facebook](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Facebook") - [LinkedIn](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on LinkedIn") - [Share this selection by email](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection by email") - [Tweet](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Twitter") - [Facebook](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Facebook") - [LinkedIn](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on LinkedIn") - [Share this selection by email](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection by email") - [Tweet](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Twitter") - [Facebook](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Facebook") - [LinkedIn](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on LinkedIn") - [Share this selection by email](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection by email") - [Tweet](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Twitter") - [Facebook](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Facebook") - [LinkedIn](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on LinkedIn") - [Share this selection by email](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection by email") - [Tweet](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Twitter") - [Facebook](https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/fca-takes-action-against-neil-woodford-and-w40-operating-without-authorisation "Share this selection on Facebook") - [LinkedIn](https: