Bank of London and The Middle East plc

Reference number: 464292

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Also trades as
  • BLME
  • Nomo
  • Nomo Bank

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05897786
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
7 August 2006 (20 years old)
Registered office
20 Churchill Place Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HJ, England
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Adel Abdul Wahab Al-Majed Director Sep 1956 6 Dec 2012
Calum Thomson Director Jun 1960 1 Apr 2017
Joanne Hindle Director Oct 1957 1 Jul 2018
Bader Abdullah Al Kandari Director Mar 1977 20 Mar 2019
Abdulsalam Mohammed Al-Saleh Director Apr 1966 26 Jun 2020
Andrew Simon Ball Director Mar 1971 11 Dec 2020
Abdullah Abdulkareem Al Tuwaijri Director Feb 1968 18 Jun 2021
Simon Gibbons Director Sep 1968 1 Jul 2024
Alan Sinclair Devine Director Jan 1960 1 Jan 2026
Bader Saad Al Hashel (Dr) Director Aug 1983 1 Jan 2026
Neil Sawbridge Secretary Not published 1 May 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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 · 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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Administering a home purchase plan
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on a home purchase plan
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home purchase plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Causing dematerialised instructions to be sent
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a home purchase plan
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Establishing, operating or winding up a collective investment scheme
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home purchase plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)
  • Sending dematerialised instructions

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 one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • House of London & the Middle East Plc

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Bank of London and The Middle East plc FCA authorised?
Yes, Bank of London and The Middle East plc (FRN 464292) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Bank of London and The Middle East?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Bank of London and The Middle East to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Bank of London and The Middle East a scam or clone?
Bank of London and The Middle East 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 Bank of London and The Middle East's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Bank of London and The Middle East's FRN is 464292. You can verify it on the FCA register.