Dave Griffiths

Reference number: 928322

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Introducer appointed representative

Dave Griffiths can only introduce you to their principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

BOC LIMITED Reference number: 715528 Caution 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.
  • Dave Griffiths (FRN 928322) introduces customers to BOC LIMITED (FRN 715528). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Dave Griffiths.
  • Example: if Dave Griffiths refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Dave Griffiths 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.

Also trades as
  • Weldgas Cymru

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through BOC 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.

Previously registered as

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

  • David JOhn Griffiths

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
  • Weldgas

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Dave Griffiths FCA authorised?
Dave Griffiths (FRN 928322) 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 Dave Griffiths?
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. Dave Griffiths (FRN 928322) introduces customers to BOC LIMITED (FRN 715528). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Dave Griffiths. Example: if Dave Griffiths refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Dave Griffiths 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 Dave Griffiths?
Protection works through BOC LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Dave Griffiths's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Dave Griffiths a scam or clone?
Dave Griffiths 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 Dave Griffiths's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Dave Griffiths's FRN is 928322. You can verify it on the FCA register.