OSL Financial Services Ltd

Reference number: 948512

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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

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06754978
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 November 2008 (17 years old)
Registered office
11 Dinthill, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 2DT, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John Paul Ronald Baker Director Feb 1975 21 Nov 2008
Michael Patrick O'Brien Director Apr 1981 6 Jun 2024

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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL Advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Acting as a CBTL Arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Providing Credit Information Services

Limits on what they may do

  • The Firm will cease onboarding any new Appointed Representatives and Introducer Appointed Representatives with immediate effect.
    The Firm will cease onboarding any new Appointed Representatives (ARs) and Introducer ARs with immediate effect. The Firm is also required to instruct a 3rd party to carry out a review of the Firm’s systems and controls. Should the Review conclude that the current internal compliance arrangements are inadequate, a formal recommendation must be provided specifying the requisite level of additional internal compliance resource and/or the number of ARs to be offboarded. These Requirements take immediate effect upon notification to the Firm and will remain in force unless and until varied or cancelled by the Authority.

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.

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  • Mortgage8
  • North Wales & North West Financial Services

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is OSL Financial Services Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, OSL Financial Services Ltd (FRN 948512) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with OSL Financial Services?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about OSL Financial Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is OSL Financial Services a scam or clone?
OSL Financial Services 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 OSL Financial Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
OSL Financial Services's FRN is 948512. You can verify it on the FCA register.