abrdn Life and Pensions Limited

Reference number: 187323

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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 4 other names
  • Aberdeen
  • Aberdeen Investments
  • Aberdeen Investments Global
  • abrdn

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03526143
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 March 1998 (28 years old)
Registered office
280 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AG, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Pension funding (SIC 65300)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Douglas Forbes Vick Director Oct 1977 31 Mar 2023
David Stephen Vallery Director Mar 1968 2 Jun 2023
John Kenny Crosbie Director Nov 1979 13 Aug 2025
Adam George Shanks Director Apr 1984 4 Nov 2025
Philippa Jane Herz Director Aug 1968 1 Jun 2026
ABRDN CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 17 Jun 2020

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Activities only in respect of long term insurance.
    The firm may only carry on listed activities in respect of the investments specified for the purpose of its long term insurance business.

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 5 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Aberdeen Asset Management Life and Pensions Limited
  • Aberdeen Standard Investments Life and Pensions Limited
  • Deutsche Asset Management Life & Pensions Limited
  • Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Life & Pensions Limited
  • Morgan Grenfell Life & Pensions Limited

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 3 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
  • aberdeen
  • aberdeen Investments
  • Aberdeen Standard Investments

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is abrdn Life and Pensions Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, abrdn Life and Pensions Limited (FRN 187323) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with abrdn Life and Pensions?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about abrdn Life and Pensions to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is abrdn Life and Pensions a scam or clone?
abrdn Life and Pensions 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 abrdn Life and Pensions's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
abrdn Life and Pensions's FRN is 187323. You can verify it on the FCA register.