FLEAR & THOMSON LIMITED

Reference number: 309795

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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
SC028660
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
26 December 1951 (74 years old)
Registered office
128-140 Pittencrieff Street, Dunfermline, KY12 8AN
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Buchanan Director May 1968 10 Jan 1990
Scott Buchanan Director Dec 1975 18 Dec 1998
Eliza Wallace Caldwell Buchanan Director May 1946 Not published
Paul Buchanan Secretary Not published 20 Sep 1994

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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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  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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 one trading name. 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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  • Flear & Thomson Stirling

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is FLEAR & THOMSON LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, FLEAR & THOMSON LIMITED (FRN 309795) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with FLEAR & THOMSON?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about FLEAR & THOMSON to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is FLEAR & THOMSON a scam or clone?
FLEAR & THOMSON 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 FLEAR & THOMSON's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
FLEAR & THOMSON's FRN is 309795. You can verify it on the FCA register.