Matthew James Dawson

Reference number: 1016117

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Appointed representative

Matthew James Dawson does not hold FCA authorisation of their own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for their regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Genesis Risk Solutions Limited Reference number: 463687 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.
  • Matthew James Dawson (FRN 1016117) is an AR of Genesis Risk Solutions Limited (FRN 463687). When you use Matthew James Dawson's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Matthew James Dawson, 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    07912 792513

  • Verified address

    60 Womersley Road, Knottingley, Wakefield, WF11 0DL, United Kingdom

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Genesis Risk Solutions 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 Matthew James Dawson FCA authorised?
Matthew James Dawson (FRN 1016117) 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 Matthew James Dawson?
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. Matthew James Dawson (FRN 1016117) is an AR of Genesis Risk Solutions Limited (FRN 463687). When you use Matthew James Dawson's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Matthew James Dawson, 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 Matthew James Dawson?
Protection works through Genesis Risk Solutions Limited, the principal firm responsible for Matthew James Dawson's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Matthew James Dawson a scam or clone?
Matthew James Dawson 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 Matthew James Dawson's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Matthew James Dawson's FRN is 1016117. You can verify it on the FCA register.