IMS Brokers Ltd

Reference number: 845942

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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.

Responsible principal firm

I.M.S. (London) Limited Reference number: 300186 Authorised View firm →
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.
  • IMS Brokers Ltd (FRN 845942) is an AR of I.M.S. (London) Limited (FRN 300186). When you use IMS Brokers's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from IMS Brokers, 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.

Also trades as
  • Instant Broking
  • Instant Cover

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11927481
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
5 April 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
The Townhouse, 114-116 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AJ, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Turul Osman Umit Director Feb 1980 5 Apr 2019
Filiz Sevil Dilek Bailey Director Apr 1985 6 Apr 2019
Susan Shefket Director Mar 1959 1 Oct 2019
Filiz Bailey Secretary Not published 1 Oct 2019

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through I.M.S. (London) 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 IMS Brokers Ltd FCA authorised?
IMS Brokers Ltd (FRN 845942) 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 IMS Brokers?
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. IMS Brokers Ltd (FRN 845942) is an AR of I.M.S. (London) Limited (FRN 300186). When you use IMS Brokers's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from IMS Brokers, 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 IMS Brokers?
Protection works through I.M.S. (London) Limited, the principal firm responsible for IMS Brokers's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is IMS Brokers a scam or clone?
IMS Brokers 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 IMS Brokers's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
IMS Brokers's FRN is 845942. You can verify it on the FCA register.