Custom Business Finance Ltd

Reference number: 770539

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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

PMD Leasing Limited Reference number: 716412 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.
  • Custom Business Finance Ltd (FRN 770539) is an AR of PMD Leasing Limited (FRN 716412). When you use Custom Business Finance's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Custom Business Finance, 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

    0114 442 8008

  • Verified address

    Suite 2, Riverside Business Exchange, Phoenix Riverside, Rotherham, S60 1FL, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Custom Asset Finance

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
10526526
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 December 2016 (9 years old)
Registered office
Suite 2 Riverside Business Exchange, Phoenix Riverside, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1FL, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Christopher Paul Mangle Director Apr 1979 15 Dec 2016
Martin Taylor Director Apr 1981 12 Sep 2017
David James Catling Director May 1981 10 Nov 2017
Thomas Ian Brown Director Mar 1986 2 Apr 2026
Robert Stephen Dermody Director Aug 1980 2 Apr 2026
Nicholas James Dumper Director Aug 1987 2 Apr 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through PMD Leasing 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 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
  • Asset Finance Solutions
  • Synergy Commercial Finance

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Business Finance Ltd FCA authorised?
Custom Business Finance Ltd (FRN 770539) 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 Custom Business Finance?
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. Custom Business Finance Ltd (FRN 770539) is an AR of PMD Leasing Limited (FRN 716412). When you use Custom Business Finance's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Custom Business Finance, 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 Custom Business Finance?
Protection works through PMD Leasing Limited, the principal firm responsible for Custom Business Finance's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Custom Business Finance a scam or clone?
Custom Business Finance 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 Custom Business Finance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Custom Business Finance's FRN is 770539. You can verify it on the FCA register.