Gordian Knot Limited

Reference number: 170759

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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
02853833
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 September 1993 (32 years old)
Registered office
North Farm, West Way, Sawston, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3WE, England
Nature of business
  • Fund management activities (SIC 66300)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nicholas John Sossidis Director Aug 1955 4 Oct 1993
Richard Stephen Partridge-Hicks Director Nov 1957 4 Oct 1993

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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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.

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 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Arlingbush Limited
  • Gordian Knot Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Gordian Knot Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Gordian Knot Limited (FRN 170759) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Gordian Knot?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Gordian Knot to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Gordian Knot a scam or clone?
Gordian Knot 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 Gordian Knot's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Gordian Knot's FRN is 170759. You can verify it on the FCA register.