KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE PLC

Reference number: 131818

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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
00877859
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
27 April 1966 (60 years old)
Registered office
35 Portman Square, London, W1H 6LR
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Adel Mohamed Abdel Shafe El-Labban Director Jun 1957 6 May 1999
Khalid Mohamed Yusuf Najibi Director Aug 1967 3 Sep 2019
Shadi Ahmed Yacoub Zahran Director Jul 1972 1 Apr 2023
Fahad Alghanim Director Nov 1977 12 Apr 2023
Philip Crawford Director Nov 1970 11 Apr 2024
Duncan Steele-Bodger Director Apr 1962 1 Apr 2025
Robin Douglas Jones Director Jan 1964 14 Apr 2025
Mohammad Nasser Alfouzan Director Dec 1962 23 May 2025
Abdulkarim Alsamdan Director Nov 1980 8 Jun 2026
Neil Harnby Secretary Not published 6 Feb 2025

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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.
  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Acting as a CBTL administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Acting as a CBTL lender
  • Administering a home purchase plan
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on a home purchase plan
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home purchase plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a home purchase plan
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home purchase plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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 3 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Ahli United Bank (UK) Plc
  • Ahli United Bank (UK) PLC
  • The United Bank of Kuwait Plc

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE PLC FCA authorised?
Yes, KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE PLC (FRN 131818) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE a scam or clone?
KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE 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 KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE's FRN is 131818. You can verify it on the FCA register.