FINANCE SHOP LIMITED

Reference number: 551177

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07535053
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
18 February 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office
101 Wigmore Street Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QU, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nicholas John Buchan Director Jan 1971 18 Feb 2011
Andrew Douglas Parkes Director Jun 1968 5 Apr 2017
Andrew Fearon Director Nov 1969 31 Oct 2025
Mark Livesey Director May 1985 31 Oct 2025

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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 · Arrange equity release 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 a home reversion plan
  • 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) a home reversion plan
  • 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 a home reversion plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Providing Credit Information Services

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is FINANCE SHOP LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, FINANCE SHOP LIMITED (FRN 551177) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with FINANCE SHOP?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about FINANCE SHOP to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is FINANCE SHOP a scam or clone?
FINANCE SHOP 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 FINANCE SHOP's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
FINANCE SHOP's FRN is 551177. You can verify it on the FCA register.