MFS INTERNATIONAL (U.K.) LIMITED

Reference number: 181136

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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
03062718
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
24 May 1995 (31 years old)
Registered office
One, Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5ER
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mitchell Freestone Director Aug 1961 1 Jan 2006
Gabrielle Josephine Gourgey Director Feb 1970 15 May 2017
Matthew Laughlin Weisser Director May 1978 1 Apr 2024
Richard Alexander Drage Director Nov 1975 18 Sep 2025
Jonathan David Warnes Director Jun 1984 26 Mar 2026

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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.

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  • 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.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.

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

  • Massachusetts Financial Services Company
  • MFS International (UK) Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is MFS INTERNATIONAL (U.K.) LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, MFS INTERNATIONAL (U.K.) LIMITED (FRN 181136) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with MFS INTERNATIONAL (U.K.)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about MFS INTERNATIONAL (U.K.) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is MFS INTERNATIONAL (U.K.) a scam or clone?
MFS INTERNATIONAL (U.K.) 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 MFS INTERNATIONAL (U.K.)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
MFS INTERNATIONAL (U.K.)'s FRN is 181136. You can verify it on the FCA register.