Miles Smith International Limited

Reference number: 590686

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Miles Smith Broking Limited Reference number: 311128 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.
  • Miles Smith International Limited (FRN 590686) is an AR of Miles Smith Broking Limited (FRN 311128). When you use Miles Smith International's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Miles Smith International, 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08179377
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 August 2012 (13 years old)
Registered office
7th Floor, The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AW, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Warren Downey Director Sep 1971 1 Sep 2019
Lee David Anderson Director Jan 1972 9 Mar 2023
Joseph James Hanly Director Jul 1971 9 Mar 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Miles Smith Broking 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 Miles Smith International Limited FCA authorised?
Miles Smith International Limited (FRN 590686) 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 Miles Smith International?
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. Miles Smith International Limited (FRN 590686) is an AR of Miles Smith Broking Limited (FRN 311128). When you use Miles Smith International's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Miles Smith International, 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 Miles Smith International?
Protection works through Miles Smith Broking Limited, the principal firm responsible for Miles Smith International's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Miles Smith International a scam or clone?
Miles Smith International 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 Miles Smith International's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Miles Smith International's FRN is 590686. You can verify it on the FCA register.