Goldsmiths University of London

Reference number: 703369

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Authorised by the FCA

Goldsmiths University of London 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.

Also trades as
  • 2158063 Goldsmiths University of London

The firm, by virtue of its constitution or any enactment, must be:(i) required (after payment of outgoings) to apply the whole of its income and any capital it expends for charitable or public purposes, and (ii) prohibited from directly or indirectly distributing amongst its members any part of its assets (otherwise than for charitable or public purposes); And the firm must not have any associate (other than a not-for profit debt advice body) which carries on debt adjusting or debt counselling or providing credit information services.)

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

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 5 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • 2158065B Goldsmiths
  • 2158065C Goldsmiths, University of London
  • 2308647 Pure Goldsmiths
  • 2447552 Goldsmiths University of London
  • 2484643 Pure Goldsmiths

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Goldsmiths University of London FCA authorised?
Yes, Goldsmiths University of London (FRN 703369) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Goldsmiths University of London?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Goldsmiths University of London handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Goldsmiths University of London to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Goldsmiths University of London a scam or clone?
Goldsmiths University of London 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 Goldsmiths University of London's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Goldsmiths University of London's FRN is 703369. You can verify it on the FCA register.