Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Reference number: 139185

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
FC016009
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
1 January 1993 (33 years old)
Registered office
Commonwealth Bank Place South, Level 1,, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Robert John Whitfield Director Sep 1964 4 Sep 2017
Matthew Peter Comyn Director Nov 1975 9 Apr 2018
Paul Francis O'Malley Director Apr 1964 1 Jan 2019
Simon Paul Moutter Director Jun 1960 1 Sep 2020
Peter Geoffrey Harmer Director Dec 1960 1 Mar 2021
Julie Birgitte Galbo Director Feb 1971 1 Sep 2021
Lynette Elizabeth Cobley Director Nov 1962 1 Oct 2022
Katherine Neisha Howitt Director Apr 1969 1 Oct 2024
Alistair Currie Director Aug 1967 31 Mar 2025
Jane Frances Mcaloon Director Feb 1964 1 Oct 2025
Vicki Marie Tzimas Clarkson Secretary Not published 3 Mar 2022
Karen Jane O'Flynn Secretary Not published 1 Sep 2023
Wendy Wonyi Lee Secretary Not published 10 Apr 2025

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Bidding in emissions auctions
  • 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. 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 name
  • State Bank of Victoria

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia FCA authorised?
Yes, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (FRN 139185) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Commonwealth Bank of Australia?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Commonwealth Bank of Australia to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a scam or clone?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia's FRN is 139185. You can verify it on the FCA register.