Lares Services Limited

Reference number: 820380

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Abcord
  • Abcord Insurance Services
  • Lares

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11454018
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 July 2018 (8 years old)
Registered office
Swift House, Ground Floor, 18 Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GU, England
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Michael Fenton Director May 1961 9 Jul 2018
Jonathan Charles May Director Sep 1970 9 Jul 2018
Stephen Peter Verrall Director May 1977 30 Aug 2023
Stephen Jones Director Nov 1965 30 Aug 2023
Richard Christopher Finan Director May 1974 30 May 2024
Helen Margaret Withers Director Sep 1960 30 May 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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

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 Lares Services Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Lares Services Limited (FRN 820380) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Lares Services?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Lares Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Lares Services a scam or clone?
Lares Services 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 Lares Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Lares Services's FRN is 820380. You can verify it on the FCA register.