Alternatives St James LLP

Reference number: 430914

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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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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    020 7839 8088

  • Verified address

    8 Elgin Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NL, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
OC311987
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
8 March 2005 (21 years old)
Registered office
8 Elgin Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NL, England

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stephen James Mcguinness LLP designated member May 1965 8 Mar 2005
Christopher Thomas Cummins LLP designated member Sep 1966 21 Feb 2020

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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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 5 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • Clontarf Capital
  • IP Global
  • Middlebury Alternative Investment Advisors
  • Tempus Capital
  • Waltham Capital

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Alternatives St James LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Alternatives St James LLP (FRN 430914) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Alternatives St James?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Alternatives St James to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Alternatives St James a scam or clone?
Alternatives St James 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 Alternatives St James's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Alternatives St James's FRN is 430914. You can verify it on the FCA register.