CES Investments Ltd

Reference number: 526488

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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

Lancea LLP Reference number: 599288 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.
  • CES Investments Ltd (FRN 526488) is an AR of Lancea LLP (FRN 599288). When you use CES Investments's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from CES Investments, 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    07533 178381

  • Verified address

    80 Ragged Hall Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3LD, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
CES INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Company number
07045174
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 October 2009 (16 years old)
Registered office
11 Greenleaf House 128 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1AE, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Management consultancy activities other than financial management (SIC 70229)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Susanne Koehler-Westwood Director Jul 1962 15 Oct 2009
Stephen John Westwood Director Mar 1964 15 Oct 2009

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Lancea LLP, 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 CES Investments Ltd FCA authorised?
CES Investments Ltd (FRN 526488) 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 CES Investments?
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. CES Investments Ltd (FRN 526488) is an AR of Lancea LLP (FRN 599288). When you use CES Investments's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from CES Investments, 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 CES Investments?
Protection works through Lancea LLP, the principal firm responsible for CES Investments's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is CES Investments a scam or clone?
CES Investments 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 CES Investments's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
CES Investments's FRN is 526488. You can verify it on the FCA register.