Equilend Limited

Reference number: 986283

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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

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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
GEORGE BENCE & SONS LIMITED
Company number
00062473
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 June 1899 (127 years old)
Registered office
41-47 Fairview Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2EJ
Nature of business
  • Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials (SIC 46130)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Christopher Bence Director Jul 1979 23 Feb 2011
Matthew George Bence Director Feb 1985 5 Jun 2017
Carlwyn Jon Coombes Director Aug 1976 7 Jul 2017
Christopher George Bence Director Oct 1950 Not published
Elaine Emerton-Haines Secretary Not published 5 May 2017

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Investments & pensions 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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Limits on what they may do

  • Firm must not operate an OTF until systems are onboarded to FCA's MDP system.
    Firm are unable to carrying out the activity of operating an Organised Trading Facility, as defined in MiFID and The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, until it is evidenced to the FCA that the firm’s systems are onboarded to the FCA’s MDP system.

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 Equilend Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Equilend Limited (FRN 986283) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Equilend?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Equilend to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Equilend a scam or clone?
Equilend 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 Equilend's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Equilend's FRN is 986283. You can verify it on the FCA register.