Automobile Association Developments Limited

Reference number: 405565

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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.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this 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.
  • Automobile Association Developments Limited (FRN 405565) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Automobile Association Developments, 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.

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01878835
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
18 January 1985 (41 years old)
Registered office
Level 3, Plant, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4HG, England
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)
  • Driving school activities (SIC 85530)
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jakob Pfaudler (Dr) Director Feb 1972 14 Apr 2021
Dean Christopher Keeling Director Oct 1975 10 Nov 2021
Thomas Owen Mackay Director Mar 1975 15 Nov 2021
James Edward Cox Secretary Not published 1 Oct 2021

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through 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 Automobile Association Developments Limited FCA authorised?
Automobile Association Developments Limited (FRN 405565) 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 Automobile Association Developments?
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. Automobile Association Developments Limited (FRN 405565) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Automobile Association Developments, 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 Automobile Association Developments?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Automobile Association Developments's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Automobile Association Developments a scam or clone?
Automobile Association Developments 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 Automobile Association Developments's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Automobile Association Developments's FRN is 405565. You can verify it on the FCA register.