R.A. Cowen & Partners (Financial Services) Limited

Reference number: 126112

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Cowens
  • Cowens Financial Planning

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02030364
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 June 1986 (40 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)
  • Life insurance (SIC 65110)
  • Life reinsurance (SIC 65201)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
David Thomas Carroll Director Apr 1981 1 Apr 2020
Paul Andrew Chaplin Director Jul 1961 1 Apr 2020
Larysa Rundle Director Mar 1988 1 Apr 2020
Philippe Edward David Michou Director Oct 1989 1 Jun 2023
Larysa Rundle Secretary Not published 1 Dec 2011

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL Advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Acting as a CBTL Arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Cowens Employee Benefits
  • Cowens Financial Architects

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is R.A. Cowen & Partners (Financial Services) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, R.A. Cowen & Partners (Financial Services) Limited (FRN 126112) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with R.A. Cowen & Partners (Financial Services)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about R.A. Cowen & Partners (Financial Services) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is R.A. Cowen & Partners (Financial Services) a scam or clone?
R.A. Cowen & Partners (Financial Services) is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is R.A. Cowen & Partners (Financial Services)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
R.A. Cowen & Partners (Financial Services)'s FRN is 126112. You can verify it on the FCA register.