Philip Binfield Limited

Reference number: 147666

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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

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

    01442 871991

  • Verified address

    Station House, 56 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AA, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01015442
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 June 1971 (55 years old)
Registered office
Station Hse, Lower Kings Rd, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 2AA
Nature of business
  • Fund management activities (SIC 66300)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Matthew Nicholas Smethurst Director May 1966 18 Jul 1994
Karen Louise Smethurst Director Mar 1967 1 Apr 2005
Stuart Thomas Culverhouse Director Nov 1971 1 Apr 2014
Karen Louise Smethurst Secretary Not published 24 Oct 1997

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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.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • 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.

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 Philip Binfield Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Philip Binfield Limited (FRN 147666) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Philip Binfield?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Philip Binfield to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Philip Binfield a scam or clone?
Philip Binfield 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 Philip Binfield's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Philip Binfield's FRN is 147666. You can verify it on the FCA register.