Berry Palmer & Lyle Limited

Reference number: 310719

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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
  • BPL
  • BPL Re

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01661686
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 September 1982 (43 years old)
Registered office
52 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James William Esdaile Director Jul 1974 8 Apr 2004
Timothy John Cullis Director Jan 1979 24 Nov 2015
Matthew John Graham Director Apr 1986 15 May 2017
Charles Hugh Yonge Radcliffe Director Jun 1984 6 Dec 2022
James Christopher Coutts Reynolds Director Apr 1987 24 Nov 2025
Timothy John Cullis Secretary Not published 14 Mar 2017

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired name
  • Bpl Global

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Berry Palmer & Lyle Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Berry Palmer & Lyle Limited (FRN 310719) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Berry Palmer & Lyle?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Berry Palmer & Lyle to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Berry Palmer & Lyle a scam or clone?
Berry Palmer & Lyle 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 Berry Palmer & Lyle's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Berry Palmer & Lyle's FRN is 310719. You can verify it on the FCA register.