Ekins Guinness LLP

Reference number: 750788

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
OC396613
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
18 November 2014 (11 years old)
Registered office
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Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Charles James Coryton Ekins LLP designated member Dec 1964 18 Nov 2014
James Maurice Sydney Ekins LLP member May 1933 26 Apr 2016
William John Maltby LLP designated member Sep 1959 10 May 2016
Timothy Whitmore Newton Guinness LLP member Jun 1947 20 Jun 2017
Jasper Brian Dacre Falk LLP member Apr 1967 21 Dec 2018
Richard Gerald Thompson LLP member Aug 1958 15 Apr 2024
GUINNESS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED Corporate LLP member Not published 22 Jun 2017

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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.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Enigma Investments LLP

Names it no longer trades under

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

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  • Enigma Investments

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Ekins Guinness LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Ekins Guinness LLP (FRN 750788) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Ekins Guinness?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Ekins Guinness to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Ekins Guinness a scam or clone?
Ekins Guinness 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 Ekins Guinness's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ekins Guinness's FRN is 750788. You can verify it on the FCA register.