MICHAEL ELSE AND COMPANY LIMITED

Reference number: 312264

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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

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.

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  • the MECO group
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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01345933
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 December 1977 (48 years old)
Registered office
20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AZ, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Lee Kenneth Wilson Director Oct 1970 1 Jun 2007
Gavin John Ritchie Director Sep 1971 6 Mar 2012
Edward Paul Turner Director Mar 1966 1 Feb 2019
Robert Simon Arthur Mutucumarana Director Jul 1981 11 Jul 2025
Thomas James Hillier Director Jun 1979 15 Jul 2025
Christopher James Else Director Oct 1964 Not published
Lee Kenneth Wilson Secretary Not published 31 Aug 2001

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.

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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
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • CPIC commodities and logistics
  • PIMS

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is MICHAEL ELSE AND COMPANY LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, MICHAEL ELSE AND COMPANY LIMITED (FRN 312264) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with MICHAEL ELSE AND COMPANY?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about MICHAEL ELSE AND COMPANY to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is MICHAEL ELSE AND COMPANY a scam or clone?
MICHAEL ELSE AND COMPANY 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 MICHAEL ELSE AND COMPANY's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
MICHAEL ELSE AND COMPANY's FRN is 312264. You can verify it on the FCA register.