George Watson's College

Reference number: 1006580

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Introducer appointed representative

George Watson's College can only introduce you to their principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

SME HCI Limited Reference number: 626422 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • George Watson's College (FRN 1006580) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not George Watson's College.
  • Example: if George Watson's College refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from George Watson's College itself.
  • 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

    0131 446 6000

  • Verified address

    George Watsons College, 67-71 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH10 5EG, United Kingdom

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through SME HCI 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is George Watson's College FCA authorised?
George Watson's College (FRN 1006580) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for George Watson's College?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. George Watson's College (FRN 1006580) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not George Watson's College. Example: if George Watson's College refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from George Watson's College itself. 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 George Watson's College?
Protection works through SME HCI Limited, the principal firm responsible for George Watson's College's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is George Watson's College a scam or clone?
George Watson's College 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 George Watson's College's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
George Watson's College's FRN is 1006580. You can verify it on the FCA register.