BDB (UK) Limited

Reference number: 591369

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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.

Responsible principal firm

BDB Limited Reference number: 308229 Authorised View 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.
  • BDB (UK) Limited (FRN 591369) is an AR of BDB Limited (FRN 308229). When you use BDB (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from BDB (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
08146123
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
17 July 2012 (14 years old)
Registered office
C/O Pkf Littlejohn Llp 30 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5RE, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Silvestro De Besi Director Sep 1959 17 Jul 2012
Peter Eric Goff Director Mar 1968 17 Jul 2012
Matthew Edward Kendall Director Sep 1972 17 Jul 2012
Stephen Joseph Toye Director Dec 1965 17 Jul 2012

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through BDB Limited, 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 BDB (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
BDB (UK) Limited (FRN 591369) 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 BDB (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. BDB (UK) Limited (FRN 591369) is an AR of BDB Limited (FRN 308229). When you use BDB (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from BDB (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 BDB (UK)?
Protection works through BDB Limited, the principal firm responsible for BDB (UK)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is BDB (UK) a scam or clone?
BDB (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 BDB (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
BDB (UK)'s FRN is 591369. You can verify it on the FCA register.