D. E. SHAW & CO. (LONDON), LLP

Reference number: 590179

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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
OC377872
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
21 August 2012 (13 years old)
Registered office
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Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Julius Gaudio LLP member Oct 1970 8 Apr 2013
Ltd. D. E. Shaw & Co. (u.k.) Corporate LLP designated member Not published 21 Aug 2012

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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
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is D. E. SHAW & CO. (LONDON), LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, D. E. SHAW & CO. (LONDON), LLP (FRN 590179) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with D. E. SHAW & CO. (LONDON),?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about D. E. SHAW & CO. (LONDON), to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is D. E. SHAW & CO. (LONDON), a scam or clone?
D. E. SHAW & CO. (LONDON), 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 D. E. SHAW & CO. (LONDON),'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
D. E. SHAW & CO. (LONDON),'s FRN is 590179. You can verify it on the FCA register.