Broker Direct Plc

Reference number: 307607

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

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

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.

Also trades as
  • BD
  • Proficient

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02958427
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
12 August 1994 (32 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 66190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Roy Green Director Jun 1946 31 Aug 1994
Iain Julian Gray Director Jul 1962 3 Oct 1996
John Kedric Rhodes Director Dec 1944 1 May 2009
Joyce Ann Golder Director Apr 1969 1 Mar 2012
Barbara Bradshaw Director Aug 1951 25 Apr 2013
Daran Paul Towler Makin Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2026

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Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake email addresses (1)
  • support@sdbroker.org
Fake websites (1)
  • sdbroker.org
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

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.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Providing Credit Information Services

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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Broker Direct Plc FCA authorised?
Yes, Broker Direct Plc (FRN 307607) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Broker Direct?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Broker Direct to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Broker Direct a scam or clone?
Broker Direct 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 Broker Direct's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Broker Direct's FRN is 307607. You can verify it on the FCA register.