Ascender Fund Partners (UK) Limited

Reference number: 924419

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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.

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.
  • Ascender Fund Partners (UK) Limited (FRN 924419) is an AR of Connexion Capital LLP (FRN 480006). When you use Ascender Fund Partners (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Ascender Fund Partners (UK), 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06795280
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 January 2009 (17 years old)
Registered office
33 Turner Street, C/O Brierley Coleman & Co, Manchester, M4 1DW, England
Nature of business
  • Fund management activities (SIC 66300)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stuart Macmillan Alexander Director May 1962 20 Jan 2009
Andre Lecoq Director Jul 1971 8 Sep 2025
Olivier Meray Director Jun 1979 8 Sep 2025
Stuart Alexander Secretary Not published 20 Jan 2009

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Connexion Capital LLP, 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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 3 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Ascend Fund Partners (UK) Limited
  • GemCap UK Limited
  • Gemini Investment Management Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Ascender Fund Partners (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Ascender Fund Partners (UK) Limited (FRN 924419) 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 Ascender Fund Partners (UK)?
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. Ascender Fund Partners (UK) Limited (FRN 924419) is an AR of Connexion Capital LLP (FRN 480006). When you use Ascender Fund Partners (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Ascender Fund Partners (UK), 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 Ascender Fund Partners (UK)?
Protection works through Connexion Capital LLP, the principal firm responsible for Ascender Fund Partners (UK)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Ascender Fund Partners (UK) a scam or clone?
Ascender Fund Partners (UK) 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 Ascender Fund Partners (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ascender Fund Partners (UK)'s FRN is 924419. You can verify it on the FCA register.