Capital Research Company UK Branch

Reference number: 589644

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Capital Group

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
CAPITAL RESEARCH COMPANY
Company number
BR002162
Company status
Open
Company type
UK establishment of an overseas company
Incorporated
20 December 1993 (32 years old)
Registered office
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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.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.
  • The firm to comply with GENRPU 2.1.40R
    The firm shall ensure that it meets its capital resources requirement, at all times, calculated by reference to its UK branchs fixed overheads requirement and in accordance with GENPRU 2.1.40 R (or successor provision) (and such other provisions of GENPRU and BIPRU as are necessary to give effect to this provision) as applicable to a BIPRU limited licence firm.

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 Capital Research Company UK Branch FCA authorised?
Yes, Capital Research Company UK Branch (FRN 589644) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Capital Research Company UK Branch?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Capital Research Company UK Branch to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Capital Research Company UK Branch a scam or clone?
Capital Research Company UK Branch 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 Capital Research Company UK Branch's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Capital Research Company UK Branch's FRN is 589644. You can verify it on the FCA register.