Baillie Gifford & Co Limited

Reference number: 119179

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Also registered under the Money Laundering Regulations

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC069524
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 October 1979 (46 years old)
Registered office
3 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8RY, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Fund management activities (SIC 66300)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Derek Samuel Mcgowan Director May 1967 16 Feb 2009
Evan Delaney Director May 1969 9 Dec 2013
Michael James Crawford Wylie Director Oct 1970 10 Nov 2015
Dean Robert Buckley Director Jun 1960 16 Apr 2019
Katharine Blanche Mary Bolsover Director Jul 1958 2 May 2019
Lucy Beatrice Snowling Haddow Director May 1988 8 Sep 2020
Christopher Mark Murphy Director Dec 1977 22 Nov 2023
Christian Richard Spencer Turpin Director Aug 1972 22 Nov 2023
Gordon Allan Secretary Not published 26 Nov 2021

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Run or oversee funds 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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  • Managing an authorised AIF
  • Managing an unauthorised AIF
  • Managing a UK UCITS

Limits on what they may do

  • Not to promote ICVCs via tied sales force
    The firm must not promote authorised ICVCs (Investment Companies with Variable Capital) to Retail clients through a tied sales force.
  • Not to promote AUTS via tied sales force
    The firm must not promote authorised unit trust schemes to Retail clients through a tied sales force.
  • UCITS Firm
    The firm is only permitted to carry on the activities specified in COLL 6.9.9R (1) to (3) or any successor provision.
  • Baillie Gifford & Co Limited shall limit its activities in scope of Regulation 14A of the MLRs to those detailed in the Regulatory Sandbox test plan agreed in writing with the Authority.
    Baillie Gifford & Co Limited shall limit its activities in scope of Regulation 14A of the MLRs to those detailed in the Regulatory Sandbox test plan agreed in writing with the Authority.
  • Baillie Gifford & Co Limited will not provide services in scope of Regulation 14A of the MLRs to retail clients during its participation in the Regulatory Sandbox without the Authority’s prior written consent.
    Baillie Gifford & Co Limited will not provide services in scope of Regulation 14A of the MLRs to retail clients during its participation in the Regulatory Sandbox without the Authority’s prior written consent.
  • Baillie Gifford & Co Limited must not, without the Authority’s prior written consent, operate any machine that uses automated processes to exchange cryptoassets for money or money for cryptoassets
    Baillie Gifford & Co Limited must not, without the Authority’s prior written consent, operate any machine that uses automated processes to exchange cryptoassets for money or money for cryptoassets

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 Baillie Gifford & Co Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Baillie Gifford & Co Limited (FRN 119179) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Baillie Gifford & Co?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Baillie Gifford & Co to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Baillie Gifford & Co a scam or clone?
Baillie Gifford & Co 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 Baillie Gifford & Co's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Baillie Gifford & Co's FRN is 119179. You can verify it on the FCA register.