Bartholomew & James (Financial Services) Limited

Reference number: 126386

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
NI020860
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 September 1987 (38 years old)
Registered office
63 Malone Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT9 6SA, Northern Ireland
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Bruce Topping Director Jul 1968 2 Jul 2021
Bruce Topping Secretary Not published 2 Jul 2021

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

  • Bartholomew & James Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Bartholomew & James (Financial Services) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Bartholomew & James (Financial Services) Limited (FRN 126386) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Bartholomew & James (Financial Services)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Bartholomew & James (Financial Services) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Bartholomew & James (Financial Services) a scam or clone?
Bartholomew & James (Financial Services) 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 Bartholomew & James (Financial Services)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Bartholomew & James (Financial Services)'s FRN is 126386. You can verify it on the FCA register.