Forte Brokers Ltd

Reference number: 1037738

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Bannerman Rendell Limited Reference number: 308692 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Forte Brokers Ltd (FRN 1037738) is an AR of Bannerman Rendell Limited (FRN 308692). When you use Forte Brokers's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Forte Brokers, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    07805 538322

  • Verified address

    33 Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4UA, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
FORTE BROKERS LIMITED
Company number
16450975
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 May 2025 (1 year old)
Registered office
Old Station House, Station Approach, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3DU, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Matthew Stephen Jones Director Dec 1990 14 May 2025
James Christopher Page Director Aug 1983 14 May 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Bannerman Rendell Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Forte Brokers Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Forte Brokers Ltd FCA authorised?
Forte Brokers Ltd (FRN 1037738) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Forte Brokers?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Forte Brokers Ltd (FRN 1037738) is an AR of Bannerman Rendell Limited (FRN 308692). When you use Forte Brokers's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Forte Brokers, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Forte Brokers?
Protection works through Bannerman Rendell Limited, the principal firm responsible for Forte Brokers's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Forte Brokers a scam or clone?
Forte Brokers 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 Forte Brokers's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Forte Brokers's FRN is 1037738. You can verify it on the FCA register.