Handelsbanken plc

Reference number: 806852

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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

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11305395
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
11 April 2018 (8 years old)
Registered office
25 Basinghall Street, London, EC2V 5HA, England
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mikael Resen Iman-Sorensen Director Dec 1966 11 Apr 2018
John Ellacott Director Sep 1963 1 Sep 2018
Maureen Laurie Director Jul 1953 1 Sep 2018
Mikael Lars Hallaker Director Jan 1959 1 Sep 2018
Therese Agneta Kristina Lilja Director Aug 1961 1 Apr 2019
Margaret Trujillo Bueno Director Nov 1961 1 Aug 2021
Patricia Doreen Jackson Director Dec 1952 1 Oct 2021
Sven Martin Bjornberg Director Aug 1968 21 Mar 2022
Mikael Ericson Director Jun 1960 1 Jun 2024
Kevin Rohan Taylor Secretary Not published 13 Aug 2019

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Acting as a CBTL administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Acting as a CBTL lender
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • 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)
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Providing Credit Information Services
  • Sending dematerialised instructions

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises

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 one trading name. 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 name
  • Handelsbanken Capital Markets

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Handelsbanken plc FCA authorised?
Yes, Handelsbanken plc (FRN 806852) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Handelsbanken?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Handelsbanken to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Handelsbanken a scam or clone?
Handelsbanken 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 Handelsbanken's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Handelsbanken's FRN is 806852. You can verify it on the FCA register.