Independent Broking Solutions Limited

Reference number: 312026

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00616849
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 December 1958 (67 years old)
Registered office
1 George Yard, 4th Floor, London, EC3V 9DF, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nicholas Beresford Readings Director Jun 1952 10 May 2004
Jonathan David Sprules Director Jun 1968 1 Jun 2018
Michael Joseph Davis Director May 1964 6 Dec 2019
Peter Bangsgaard Director Apr 1973 12 Jun 2026
Lourene Lopez Secretary Not published 1 Jan 2026

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • The Firm must not conduct regulated activity connected to Stephen Marriner and associated James Steele entities or enter into new Appointed Representative appointments without FCA consent.
    Independent Broking Solutions Limited (the “Firm”) applies under section 55L(5)(a) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”) for the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) to impose the following requirements (the “Requirements”) on the Part 4A permission of the Firm as set out in the terms below. Restriction on regulated activities 1. The Firm must not, without the prior written consent of the FCA, conduct any business under the trading name James Steele & Associates, and should remove this trading name from the FCA Register with immediate effect. 2. The Firm must immediately cease all regulated activity conducted by, through, or in connection with Stephen Marriner, James Steele & Associates Ltd, and James Steele and Company Limited, except where necessary for the Firm, via its placement, processing and accounting teams, to manage policies, process claims or complete business in the course of completion in order to protect the interests of customers previously held by James Steele & Associates Ltd during its appointment as an appointed representative of the Firm. 3. The Firm must not, without the prior written consent of the FCA, enter into any new agreement or arrangement with an Appointed Representative or Introducer Appointed Representative until the FCA is satisfied that the Firm's revised onboarding and monitoring arrangements meet the requirements of SUP 12. 4. The Requirements in this application are to take effect immediately on their acceptance by the FCA and notification of such to the Firm by email. These Requirements will remain in force unless and until varied or cancelled by the FCA.

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 19 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Independent Broking Solutions Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Independent Broking Solutions Limited (FRN 312026) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Independent Broking Solutions?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Independent Broking Solutions to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Independent Broking Solutions a scam or clone?
Independent Broking Solutions 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 Independent Broking Solutions's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Independent Broking Solutions's FRN is 312026. You can verify it on the FCA register.