E-Crunch Ltd

Reference number: 531637

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this 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.
  • E-Crunch Ltd (FRN 531637) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details.
  • Example: if E-Crunch refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from E-Crunch 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.

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Identity

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Also trades as
  • Crunch
  • Crunch Financial Services
  • Crunch Insurance Services

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06014477
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 November 2006 (19 years old)
Registered office
86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, England
Nature of business
  • Other software publishing (SIC 58290)
  • Activities of head offices (SIC 70100)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Darren James Fell Director Jan 1969 30 Aug 2007
Guy Bruce Myles Director Feb 1973 5 Oct 2016
Renatus Wilhelmus Johannes Moolenaar Director May 1962 21 Jul 2023
Stephen Albert James Paynter Director Feb 1967 21 Jul 2023
Ben King Director Feb 1976 30 Aug 2023
Stephen Paynter Secretary Not published 14 Jun 2016

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is E-Crunch Ltd FCA authorised?
E-Crunch Ltd (FRN 531637) 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 E-Crunch?
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. E-Crunch Ltd (FRN 531637) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details. Example: if E-Crunch refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from E-Crunch 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 E-Crunch?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for E-Crunch's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is E-Crunch a scam or clone?
E-Crunch 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 E-Crunch's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
E-Crunch's FRN is 531637. You can verify it on the FCA register.