Guinness Ventures Limited

Reference number: 1002971

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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.

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.
  • Guinness Ventures Limited (FRN 1002971) is an AR of GUINNESS ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (FRN 223077). When you use Guinness Ventures's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Guinness Ventures, 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
13861716
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 January 2022 (4 years old)
Registered office
18 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Fund management activities (SIC 66300)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Dayrell Shane Gallwey Director Aug 1972 20 Jan 2022
Samuel Wildy Director Jan 1984 1 Jan 2024
Edward Guinness Director Jun 1976 1 Jan 2024
Timothy Whitmore Newton Guinness Director Jun 1947 1 Jan 2024
Andrew Everard Martin Smith Director Jun 1952 1 Jan 2024
Hugo Vaux Director Oct 1988 1 Jan 2024
Malcolm Anthony Wallace King Director Nov 1975 6 Sep 2024

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through GUINNESS ASSET MANAGEMENT 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 Guinness Ventures Limited FCA authorised?
Guinness Ventures Limited (FRN 1002971) 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 Guinness Ventures?
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. Guinness Ventures Limited (FRN 1002971) is an AR of GUINNESS ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (FRN 223077). When you use Guinness Ventures's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Guinness Ventures, 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 Guinness Ventures?
Protection works through GUINNESS ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Guinness Ventures's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Guinness Ventures a scam or clone?
Guinness Ventures 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 Guinness Ventures's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Guinness Ventures's FRN is 1002971. You can verify it on the FCA register.