APB Media Ltd

Reference number: 603003

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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

Empire Global Finance Ltd Reference number: 722601 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.
  • APB Media Ltd (FRN 603003) introduces customers to Empire Global Finance Ltd (FRN 722601). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not APB Media.
  • Example: if APB Media refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from APB Media 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.

Also trades as 4 other names
  • carinsurancecomparisonsites.com
  • classic-car-insurance.co.uk
  • commercial mortgage link
  • mycheapcarinsurance.co.uk

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08313176
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 November 2012 (13 years old)
Registered office
Cherry Tree Court, Cross Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6BL, England
Nature of business
  • Other information technology service activities (SIC 62090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew Paul Biggs Director Jan 1977 29 Nov 2012

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Empire Global Finance Ltd, 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.

Names it no longer trades under

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

Show the retired name
  • carinsurancecomparisonsites.com

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is APB Media Ltd FCA authorised?
APB Media Ltd (FRN 603003) 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 APB Media?
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. APB Media Ltd (FRN 603003) introduces customers to Empire Global Finance Ltd (FRN 722601). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not APB Media. Example: if APB Media refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from APB Media 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 APB Media?
Protection works through Empire Global Finance Ltd, the principal firm responsible for APB Media's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is APB Media a scam or clone?
APB Media 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 APB Media's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
APB Media's FRN is 603003. You can verify it on the FCA register.