HCF International Advisers Limited

Reference number: 230014

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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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Also trades as
  • Hannam & Partners HCF

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04639026
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 January 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
3rd Floor 7-10 Chandos Street, London, W1G 9DQ, England
Nature of business
  • Management consultancy activities other than financial management (SIC 70229)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Sean Gorman Director Sep 1967 1 Jul 2012
Neil James Passmore Director Nov 1974 15 Nov 2024
Sean Gorman Secretary Not published 16 Jul 2015

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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)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Corporate finance business only.
    The firm must not conduct designated investment business other than corporate finance business.

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.

  • Hatch Corporate Finance Limited
  • HB Advisers Ltd

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
  • Hatch Corporate Finance

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is HCF International Advisers Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, HCF International Advisers Limited (FRN 230014) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with HCF International Advisers?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about HCF International Advisers to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is HCF International Advisers a scam or clone?
HCF International Advisers 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 HCF International Advisers's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
HCF International Advisers's FRN is 230014. You can verify it on the FCA register.