AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch

Reference number: 958139

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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

Pier Insurance Managed Services Limited Reference number: 311798 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.
  • AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch (FRN 958139) is an AR of Pier Insurance Managed Services Limited (FRN 311798). When you use AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch, 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

    01702 222843

  • Verified address

    Evolution House, New Garrison Road, SHOEBURYNESS, SS3 9BF, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
BR023890
Company status
Open
Company type
UK establishment of an overseas company
Incorporated
20 July 2021 (5 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Pier Insurance Managed Services 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 AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch FCA authorised?
AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch (FRN 958139) 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 AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch?
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. AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch (FRN 958139) is an AR of Pier Insurance Managed Services Limited (FRN 311798). When you use AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch, 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 AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch?
Protection works through Pier Insurance Managed Services Limited, the principal firm responsible for AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch a scam or clone?
AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch 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 AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
AGS Pier GmbH - UK Branch's FRN is 958139. You can verify it on the FCA register.