Chartered Institute of Linguists

Reference number: 1024090

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Introducer appointed representative

Chartered Institute of Linguists can only introduce you to their principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

Trafalgar Risk Management Limited Reference number: 311662 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Chartered Institute of Linguists (FRN 1024090) introduces customers to Trafalgar Risk Management Limited (FRN 311662). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Chartered Institute of Linguists.
  • Example: if Chartered Institute of Linguists refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Chartered Institute of Linguists itself.
  • 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.

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Trafalgar Risk Management Limited, 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 Chartered Institute of Linguists FCA authorised?
Chartered Institute of Linguists (FRN 1024090) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Chartered Institute of Linguists?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Chartered Institute of Linguists (FRN 1024090) introduces customers to Trafalgar Risk Management Limited (FRN 311662). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Chartered Institute of Linguists. Example: if Chartered Institute of Linguists refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Chartered Institute of Linguists itself. 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 Chartered Institute of Linguists?
Protection works through Trafalgar Risk Management Limited, the principal firm responsible for Chartered Institute of Linguists's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Chartered Institute of Linguists a scam or clone?
Chartered Institute of Linguists 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 Chartered Institute of Linguists's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Chartered Institute of Linguists's FRN is 1024090. You can verify it on the FCA register.