OAKWOOD (INSURANCES) LIMITED

Reference number: 302508

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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
00850579
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
31 May 1965 (61 years old)
Registered office
66-68 High Road, Bushey Heath, Bushey, WD23 1GG, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Richard Stewart Austin Director Jul 1968 21 Oct 1999
Paul Daniel Gold Director May 1972 21 Oct 1999
Chris Veragoo Director Nov 1974 26 Feb 2020
Paul Daniel Gold Secretary Not published 26 Sep 2005

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • 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

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises
  • May control money if settlement through a mandate.
    The general requirement not to hold or control CLIENT MONEY does not restrict the firm from controlling CLIENT MONEY if it arises from an agreement under which the firm effects settlement through a mandate or otherwise.
  • May hold/control client money if rebated commission
    The general requirement not to hold or control CLIENT MONEY does not apply if the CLIENT MONEY arises from an agreement under which commission is rebated to the client.
  • Unable to hold client assets for MiFID activities
    Unable to hold client money or safeguard and administer assets (without arranging) in relation to any investment services and activities (to which MiFID applies)
  • Regulated activities incidental only.
    The firm must not carry on the specified REGULATED ACTIVITIES otherwise than in an incidental manner in the course of the provision by it of professional services (that is, services which do not consist of REGULATED ACTIVITIES)

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

  • Oakwood (Insurances) Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is OAKWOOD (INSURANCES) LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, OAKWOOD (INSURANCES) LIMITED (FRN 302508) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with OAKWOOD (INSURANCES)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about OAKWOOD (INSURANCES) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is OAKWOOD (INSURANCES) a scam or clone?
OAKWOOD (INSURANCES) 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 OAKWOOD (INSURANCES)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
OAKWOOD (INSURANCES)'s FRN is 302508. You can verify it on the FCA register.