Business Agent Ltd, trading as NextCrowd and NextFin

Under investigation 13 May 2025

FRN: 669880

Business Agent Ltd (“Business Agent”) has been authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority since 2015.  

Business Agent entered Administration on 8 May 2025. Louise Longley and Julian Pitts of Begbies Traynor Group were appointed as joint administrators. The Administrators have set up a dedicated web page for customers.  

FSCS is not currently open to customer claims. 

We need first to establish whether eligible claims against Business Agent are possible, and under our rules set for FSCS by the FCA. We are currently investigating this.  

The latest news regarding our work on Business Agent will appear on this page. We will update this page as our investigations progress. Customers should subscribe to this page to receive the latest updates.   

It’s free to make a claim with FSCS and you don’t need to use a representative or a solicitor. If you claim directly with us, you will receive 100% of any compensation. 

Please be wary of scams. FSCS will never ask you for money to make a claim or receive compensation, as our service is free. If you are concerned about any contact you receive, please contact us directly using the details found on our contact us page. 

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