Gentoo Genie Limited

Reference number: 533468

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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

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

    0191 525 5903

  • Verified address

    Emperor House, 2 Emperor Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3XR, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07083129
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 November 2009 (16 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other credit granting not elsewhere classified (SIC 64929)
  • Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Steven Mark Hicks Director May 1963 21 Nov 2017
Simon Walker Director Oct 1967 2 Jan 2018
Simon Walker Secretary Not published 26 May 2017

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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.
  • Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.

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  • Administering a home purchase plan
  • Advising on a home purchase plan
  • Entering into a home purchase plan

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 Gentoo Genie Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Gentoo Genie Limited (FRN 533468) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Gentoo Genie?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Gentoo Genie to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Gentoo Genie a scam or clone?
Gentoo Genie 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 Gentoo Genie's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Gentoo Genie's FRN is 533468. You can verify it on the FCA register.