SFS INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Reference number: 440698

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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

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Also trades as
  • Southern Financial Services

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC267828
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 May 2004 (22 years old)
Registered office
10 Main Street, Bothwell, Glasgow, G71 8RF, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Malcolm Stephen Southern Director Aug 1950 13 May 2004
Craig John Southern Director May 1984 1 Apr 2026
Patrice Southern Secretary Not published 13 May 2004

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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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on a home purchase plan
  • Advising on a home reversion plan
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home purchase plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home reversion plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home purchase plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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 SFS INVESTMENTS LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, SFS INVESTMENTS LIMITED (FRN 440698) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with SFS INVESTMENTS?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about SFS INVESTMENTS to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is SFS INVESTMENTS a scam or clone?
SFS INVESTMENTS 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 SFS INVESTMENTS's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
SFS INVESTMENTS's FRN is 440698. You can verify it on the FCA register.