Descartes UK Agency Ltd

Reference number: 983722

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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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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    07538 473272

  • Verified address

    2 Minster Court, London, City Of London, EC3R 7BB, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Descartes

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
13467326
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 June 2021 (5 years old)
Registered office
11 Old Jewry, London, EC2R 8DU, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Tanguy Touffut Director Jul 1980 21 Jun 2021
Alessandro Girelli Director Mar 1995 14 Mar 2025
PRAMEX INTERNATIONAL LTD Corporate secretary Not published 21 Jun 2021

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Descartes UK Agency Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Descartes UK Agency Ltd (FRN 983722) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Descartes UK Agency?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Descartes UK Agency to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Descartes UK Agency a scam or clone?
Descartes UK Agency 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 Descartes UK Agency's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Descartes UK Agency's FRN is 983722. You can verify it on the FCA register.