Acuitus Ltd

Reference number: 596668

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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

BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE BROKERS (UK) LIMITED Reference number: 745618 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.
  • Acuitus Ltd (FRN 596668) introduces customers to BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE BROKERS (UK) LIMITED (FRN 745618). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Acuitus.
  • Example: if Acuitus refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Acuitus 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
ACUITUS LIMITED
Company number
07105769
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 December 2009 (16 years old)
Registered office
40 Queen Anne Street, London, W1G 9EL
Nature of business
  • Real estate agencies (SIC 68310)
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Richard Harrington Auterac Director Aug 1953 15 Mar 2010
Charles Alexander Powter Director Dec 1968 15 Mar 2010

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE BROKERS (UK) 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 Acuitus Ltd FCA authorised?
Acuitus Ltd (FRN 596668) 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 Acuitus?
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. Acuitus Ltd (FRN 596668) introduces customers to BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE BROKERS (UK) LIMITED (FRN 745618). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Acuitus. Example: if Acuitus refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Acuitus 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 Acuitus?
Protection works through BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE BROKERS (UK) LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Acuitus's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Acuitus a scam or clone?
Acuitus 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 Acuitus's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Acuitus's FRN is 596668. You can verify it on the FCA register.