Paul James Bennett

Reference number: 1057423

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Introducer appointed representative

Paul James Bennett can only introduce you to their principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

Ascend Broking Group Limited Reference number: 768429 Authorised 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.
  • Paul James Bennett (FRN 1057423) introduces customers to Ascend Broking Group Limited (FRN 768429). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Paul James Bennett.
  • Example: if Paul James Bennett refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Paul James Bennett 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.

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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    07532 792772

  • Verified address

    8 Woburn Court, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0RZ, United Kingdom

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Ascend Broking Group 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 Paul James Bennett FCA authorised?
Paul James Bennett (FRN 1057423) 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 Paul James Bennett?
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. Paul James Bennett (FRN 1057423) introduces customers to Ascend Broking Group Limited (FRN 768429). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Paul James Bennett. Example: if Paul James Bennett refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Paul James Bennett 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 Paul James Bennett?
Protection works through Ascend Broking Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for Paul James Bennett's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Paul James Bennett a scam or clone?
Paul James Bennett 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 Paul James Bennett's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Paul James Bennett's FRN is 1057423. You can verify it on the FCA register.