Podium PCL Ltd

Reference number: 1011100

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Auto Globe Ltd Reference number: 952578 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Podium PCL Ltd (FRN 1011100) is an AR of Auto Globe Ltd (FRN 952578). When you use Podium PCL's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Podium PCL, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • 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.

Also trades as
  • Podium

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
15091872
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 August 2023 (2 years old)
Registered office
Old Wood Yard Forest Road, Hanslope, Milton Keynes, MK19 7DE, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Osman Mohammad Afzal Director Nov 1991 23 Aug 2023
Saleheen Shazad Director Apr 1985 10 Jan 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Auto Globe 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 Podium PCL Ltd FCA authorised?
Podium PCL Ltd (FRN 1011100) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Podium PCL?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Podium PCL Ltd (FRN 1011100) is an AR of Auto Globe Ltd (FRN 952578). When you use Podium PCL's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Podium PCL, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. 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 Podium PCL?
Protection works through Auto Globe Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Podium PCL's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Podium PCL a scam or clone?
Podium PCL 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 Podium PCL's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Podium PCL's FRN is 1011100. You can verify it on the FCA register.