EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch

Reference number: 949526

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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

EC3 Brokers Limited Reference number: 613656 Caution 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.
  • EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch (FRN 949526) is an AR of EC3 Brokers Limited (FRN 613656). When you use EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch, 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

    020 3150 1966

  • Verified address

    115 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BR, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
EC3 BROKERS EUROPE LIMITED - UK BRANCH
Company number
BR023125
Company status
Open
Company type
UK establishment of an overseas company
Incorporated
30 November 2020 (5 years old)
Registered office
3rd Floor Cutlers Court, London, 115 Houndsditch, EC3A 7BR

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through EC3 Brokers 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch FCA authorised?
EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch (FRN 949526) 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 EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch?
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. EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch (FRN 949526) is an AR of EC3 Brokers Limited (FRN 613656). When you use EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch, 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 EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch?
Protection works through EC3 Brokers Limited, the principal firm responsible for EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch a scam or clone?
EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch 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 EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
EC3 Brokers Europe Ltd - UK Branch's FRN is 949526. You can verify it on the FCA register.