Actis Africa Limited

Reference number: 622900

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Actis UK Advisers Limited Reference number: 601017 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Actis Africa Limited (FRN 622900) is an AR of Actis UK Advisers Limited (FRN 601017). When you use Actis Africa's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Actis Africa, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    020 7234 500

  • Verified address

    2 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2JT, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04910326
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
24 September 2003 (22 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Management consultancy activities other than financial management (SIC 70229)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
ACTIS NOMINEE LIMITED Corporate director Not published 30 Jun 2004
Ryan James Scott Sheridan Director Feb 1989 2 Oct 2024
Rishika Jay Prakash Director Oct 1980 1 Sep 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Actis UK Advisers 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 Actis Africa Limited FCA authorised?
Actis Africa Limited (FRN 622900) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Actis Africa?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Actis Africa Limited (FRN 622900) is an AR of Actis UK Advisers Limited (FRN 601017). When you use Actis Africa's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Actis Africa, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. 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 Actis Africa?
Protection works through Actis UK Advisers Limited, the principal firm responsible for Actis Africa's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Actis Africa a scam or clone?
Actis Africa 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 Actis Africa's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Actis Africa's FRN is 622900. You can verify it on the FCA register.