CLSA (UK)

Reference number: 140836

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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
  • CITIC CLSA
  • CITIC CLSA Securities

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01008262
Company status
Active
Company type
Private unlimited company
Incorporated
19 April 1971 (55 years old)
Registered office
Level 34 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Security and commodity contracts dealing activities (SIC 66120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alan Damian Dwerryhouse Director Nov 1966 6 May 2005
Richard Paul Ziegler Director Nov 1971 6 Apr 2009
Simon Cowen Director Mar 1962 21 Mar 2011
Edward Park Director Nov 1975 21 Dec 2020
ABOGADO NOMINEES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 20 Sep 2005

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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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  • 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.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 3 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • CL-Alexanders Laing & Cruickshank
  • Credit Lyonnais Securities
  • Laing & Cruickshank

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 7 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Blocsec
  • CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets
  • CLSA Gem
  • Credit Lyonnais Laing
  • Credit Lyonnais Securities Europe
  • Credit Lyonnais Securities Europe (UK)
  • Setclear

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is CLSA (UK) FCA authorised?
Yes, CLSA (UK) (FRN 140836) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with CLSA (UK)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about CLSA (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is CLSA (UK) a scam or clone?
CLSA (UK) 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 CLSA (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
CLSA (UK)'s FRN is 140836. You can verify it on the FCA register.