First Trust Global Portfolios Limited

Reference number: 583261

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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
07874049
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 December 2011 (14 years old)
Registered office
Floor 2 8 Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ
Nature of business
  • Activities of open-ended investment companies (SIC 64304)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Bowen Director Sep 1955 7 Dec 2011
Andrew Roggensack Director May 1964 7 Dec 2011
Derek Norman Fulton Director Sep 1972 26 Apr 2012
David Gerard Mcgarel Director Oct 1966 1 Jan 2016
Leonardo Da Costa Director Jul 1981 30 Jun 2016
William Scott Jardine Secretary Not published 7 Dec 2011

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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.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.

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 First Trust Global Portfolios Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, First Trust Global Portfolios Limited (FRN 583261) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with First Trust Global Portfolios?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about First Trust Global Portfolios to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is First Trust Global Portfolios a scam or clone?
First Trust Global Portfolios 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 First Trust Global Portfolios's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
First Trust Global Portfolios's FRN is 583261. You can verify it on the FCA register.