PRESTON INSURANCE ASSOCIATES LTD.
Reference number: 306784
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Authorised by the FCA
This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.
Identity
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Suite 16, Dryburgh House, 3 Meikle Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7DE, United Kingdom
- PiA Commercial
Company details
From the company's Companies House record.
- Company number
- SC163957
- Company status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 7 March 1996 (30 years old)
- Registered office
- Suite 16 3 Meikle Road, Livingston, EH54 7DE, Scotland
- Nature of business
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- Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
Current directors and secretaries
| Name | Role | Born | Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart William Aitchison | Director | Jan 1966 | 7 Mar 1996 |
| Stuart William Aitchison | Secretary | Not published | 9 Sep 2013 |
Activities and protection
What they can do, and how you are protected
- Give regulated advice FSCS may applyA 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 applyEligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
- Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may applyEligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
- Lend or arrange credit No FSCS coverConsumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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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
- Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
- Credit Broking
- Dealing in investments as agent
- Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
Limits on what they may do
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May control money if settlement through a mandate.
The general requirement not to hold or control CLIENT MONEY does not restrict the firm from controlling CLIENT MONEY if it arises from an agreement under which the firm effects settlement through a mandate or otherwise.
- This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.
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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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