Openbrix Ltd

Reference number: 968596

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

Paragon Advance Ltd Reference number: 304595 Caution View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Openbrix Ltd (FRN 968596) introduces customers to Paragon Advance Ltd (FRN 304595). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Openbrix.
  • Example: if Openbrix refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Openbrix itself.
  • 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.

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Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11305881
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 April 2018 (8 years old)
Registered office
40 - 42 Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4HU, England
Nature of business
  • Web portals (SIC 63120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Adam James Pigott Director Aug 1963 23 May 2019
John Peter Hards Director May 1955 24 Oct 2019
Shahad Ahmed Choudhury Director Jul 1981 14 Apr 2020
Gareth Rhys Williams Director Feb 1964 26 Jan 2022
Neil Richard Peers Director Aug 1975 14 Sep 2022
Edward William Fitzalan-Howard Director Dec 1956 25 Apr 2024
Matthew Dawson Spence Director Sep 1969 25 Apr 2024
Adrienne Elizabeth Lea Clarke Director Mar 1964 2 Jan 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Paragon Advance Ltd, 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 Openbrix Ltd FCA authorised?
Openbrix Ltd (FRN 968596) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Openbrix?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Openbrix Ltd (FRN 968596) introduces customers to Paragon Advance Ltd (FRN 304595). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Openbrix. Example: if Openbrix refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Openbrix itself. 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 Openbrix?
Protection works through Paragon Advance Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Openbrix's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Openbrix a scam or clone?
Openbrix 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 Openbrix's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Openbrix's FRN is 968596. You can verify it on the FCA register.