K2 Financial Limited

Reference number: 924940

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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

K2 Group Holdings Limited Reference number: 1016428 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.
  • K2 Financial Limited (FRN 924940) is an AR of K2 Group Holdings Limited (FRN 1016428). When you use K2 Financial's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from K2 Financial, 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
  • K2 International

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
12493035
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 March 2020 (6 years old)
Registered office
5th Floor 35 Great St Helens, London, EC3A 6AP, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Robert Kimmel Director May 1971 24 Mar 2020
Richard James Coello Director Dec 1976 29 May 2020
Simon James Holt Director Mar 1980 29 May 2020

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through K2 Group Holdings 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.

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.

  • K2 Financial Transactions Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is K2 Financial Limited FCA authorised?
K2 Financial Limited (FRN 924940) 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 K2 Financial?
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. K2 Financial Limited (FRN 924940) is an AR of K2 Group Holdings Limited (FRN 1016428). When you use K2 Financial's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from K2 Financial, 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 K2 Financial?
Protection works through K2 Group Holdings Limited, the principal firm responsible for K2 Financial's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is K2 Financial a scam or clone?
K2 Financial 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 K2 Financial's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
K2 Financial's FRN is 924940. You can verify it on the FCA register.