Abacus Energy Solutions Limited

Reference number: 996419

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

SHERMIN FINANCE LIMITED Reference number: 727594 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Abacus Energy Solutions Limited (FRN 996419) introduces customers to SHERMIN FINANCE LIMITED (FRN 727594). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Abacus Energy Solutions.
  • Example: if Abacus Energy Solutions refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Abacus Energy Solutions itself.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • Abacus

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
09128024
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 July 2014 (12 years old)
Registered office
Unit 7 Sefton Business Park, Olympic Way, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 1RD, England
Nature of business
  • Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (SIC 43220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Allan Griffith Director Apr 1983 23 May 2016
Michael Lee Platt Director Jan 1984 20 Jan 2018
James Allan Griffith Secretary Not published 10 Oct 2016

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through SHERMIN FINANCE LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Abacus Energy Solutions Limited FCA authorised?
Abacus Energy Solutions Limited (FRN 996419) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Abacus Energy Solutions?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Abacus Energy Solutions Limited (FRN 996419) introduces customers to SHERMIN FINANCE LIMITED (FRN 727594). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Abacus Energy Solutions. Example: if Abacus Energy Solutions refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Abacus Energy Solutions itself. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Abacus Energy Solutions?
Protection works through SHERMIN FINANCE LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Abacus Energy Solutions's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Abacus Energy Solutions a scam or clone?
Abacus Energy Solutions 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 Abacus Energy Solutions's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Abacus Energy Solutions's FRN is 996419. You can verify it on the FCA register.