Advanta Direct Ltd

Reference number: 430987

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC223664
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 September 2001 (24 years old)
Registered office
121 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 2SD, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Robert Pearson Director Dec 1966 10 Jan 2022
Greg Seath Director Apr 1970 21 Dec 2023
Kevin James D'Arcy Director Feb 1987 28 Feb 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • 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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  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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

  • M & I Independent Financial Services Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Advanta Direct Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Advanta Direct Ltd (FRN 430987) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Advanta Direct?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Advanta Direct to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Advanta Direct a scam or clone?
Advanta Direct 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 Advanta Direct's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Advanta Direct's FRN is 430987. You can verify it on the FCA register.