Psychologists' Protection Services Limited

Reference number: 543488

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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

International Financial Security Limited Reference number: 969653 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.
  • Psychologists' Protection Services Limited (FRN 543488) is an AR of International Financial Security Limited (FRN 969653). When you use Psychologists' Protection Services's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Psychologists' Protection Services, 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    0333 320 8074

  • Verified address

    Limetree House, North Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • PPS

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC379274
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
26 May 2010 (16 years old)
Registered office
Pps Lime Tree House, North Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ewan Magnus Murray Director Mar 1972 26 May 2010
Ruth Anne Murray Director Apr 1976 26 May 2010
Ewan Magnus Murray Secretary Not published 20 May 2018

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through International Financial Security 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 Psychologists' Protection Services Limited FCA authorised?
Psychologists' Protection Services Limited (FRN 543488) 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 Psychologists' Protection Services?
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. Psychologists' Protection Services Limited (FRN 543488) is an AR of International Financial Security Limited (FRN 969653). When you use Psychologists' Protection Services's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Psychologists' Protection Services, 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 Psychologists' Protection Services?
Protection works through International Financial Security Limited, the principal firm responsible for Psychologists' Protection Services's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Psychologists' Protection Services a scam or clone?
Psychologists' Protection 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 Psychologists' Protection Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Psychologists' Protection Services's FRN is 543488. You can verify it on the FCA register.