ICBC (London) plc

Reference number: 222030

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 2 warnings naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

This firm 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04552753
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
3 October 2002 (23 years old)
Registered office
81 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BG
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)
  • Security dealing on own account (SIC 64991)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Qingsheng Lin Director Jul 1968 8 Nov 2017
Alan Gemes Director Jun 1956 6 Sep 2018
Graeme Tosen Director Oct 1976 26 Feb 2020
Weiwu Zhang Director Dec 1975 14 Oct 2021
Fang Hu Director Apr 1975 12 Apr 2023
Hui Cui Director Jan 1976 12 Apr 2023
Jianjun Liu Director Jul 1970 6 Jul 2023
Giles Franklin Walton Adams Director Mar 1963 17 Apr 2024
Asim Saeed Siddiqui Secretary Not published 26 Feb 2020

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (14)
  • 0085226833198
  • 0085226833697
  • 0085226833881
  • 0085226833888
  • 0085226833899
  • 0085226833900
  • 008526836014
  • 00852800966124
  • 020 3137 7275
  • 020 3137 7276
  • 020 7193 3793
  • 020 7193 5693
  • 020 7193 6865
  • 020 7870 7701
Fake email addresses (7)
  • accounts@icbc-london.com
  • dankuong@ymail.com
  • enquiry@icbci.com.hk
  • feedback@icbci.com.hk
  • info@icboc.co.uk
  • service@icbc-en.com
  • treasury@icbc-london.com
Fake websites (2)
  • icbc-en.com
  • icbci.com.hk
The 2 FCA warnings these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

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.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • ICBC (London) Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is ICBC (London) plc FCA authorised?
Yes, ICBC (London) plc (FRN 222030) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with ICBC (London)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about ICBC (London) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is ICBC (London) a scam or clone?
ICBC (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 ICBC (London)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
ICBC (London)'s FRN is 222030. You can verify it on the FCA register.