Adam Smith Limited

Reference number: 148526

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC116109
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
10 February 1989 (37 years old)
Registered office
Adam Smith House, Melville Castle Estate, Lasswade, Edinburgh, EH18 1AW
Nature of business
  • Activities of financial services holding companies (SIC 64205)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Derek Jack Douglas Director Oct 1953 Not published
Craig J R Douglas Secretary Not published 16 Mar 2009
Morag Fiona Katherine Douglas Secretary Not published 20 May 2009

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Corporate finance or venture capital only
    The firm must not conduct designated investment business other than corporate finance business or venture capital 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Adam Smith Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Adam Smith Limited (FRN 148526) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Adam Smith?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Adam Smith to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Adam Smith a scam or clone?
Adam Smith 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 Adam Smith's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Adam Smith's FRN is 148526. You can verify it on the FCA register.