Central Diamond Company Ltd

Reference number: 1033765

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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

Queensmith (Group) Ltd Reference number: 951237 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.
  • Central Diamond Company Ltd (FRN 1033765) is an AR of Queensmith (Group) Ltd (FRN 951237). When you use Central Diamond Company's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Central Diamond Company, 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.

Also trades as
  • Queensmith

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11600581
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 October 2018 (7 years old)
Registered office
98 Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8NX, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (SIC 47770)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Brett Afshar Director Aug 1974 2 Oct 2018
Natalie Elizabeth Afshar Director May 1975 21 May 2022

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Queensmith (Group) Ltd, 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 Central Diamond Company Ltd FCA authorised?
Central Diamond Company Ltd (FRN 1033765) 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 Central Diamond Company?
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. Central Diamond Company Ltd (FRN 1033765) is an AR of Queensmith (Group) Ltd (FRN 951237). When you use Central Diamond Company's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Central Diamond Company, 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 Central Diamond Company?
Protection works through Queensmith (Group) Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Central Diamond Company's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Central Diamond Company a scam or clone?
Central Diamond Company 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 Central Diamond Company's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Central Diamond Company's FRN is 1033765. You can verify it on the FCA register.