EQUITAS FINANCIAL (UK) LIMITED

Reference number: 615273

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08305878
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 November 2012 (13 years old)
Registered office
Harscombe House, 1 Darklake View, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 7TL, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 66190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Daniel Paul Aslett Director Dec 1972 23 Nov 2012
Geoffrey Clive Charles Ribbons Director Jul 1965 23 Nov 2012

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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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 3 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • Bob Burch
  • Justin Lusher Mortgages
  • Medical & General Independent Financial Advisers

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is EQUITAS FINANCIAL (UK) LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, EQUITAS FINANCIAL (UK) LIMITED (FRN 615273) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with EQUITAS FINANCIAL (UK)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about EQUITAS FINANCIAL (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is EQUITAS FINANCIAL (UK) a scam or clone?
EQUITAS FINANCIAL (UK) 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 EQUITAS FINANCIAL (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
EQUITAS FINANCIAL (UK)'s FRN is 615273. You can verify it on the FCA register.