Simply Ethical Financial Services Ltd

Reference number: 511220

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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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Also trades as
  • Simply Ethical

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07046241
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 October 2009 (16 years old)
Registered office
Plus X Innovation, The Future Works, 2 Brunel Way, Slough, SL1 1FQ, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Faizal Abdul Gafar Karbani Director Jul 1972 16 Oct 2009
Wasim Azam Khan Director Apr 1985 1 Jan 2013
Tarek El Diwany Director Mar 1963 1 Jun 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • 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
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • 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.

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Simply Sharia Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Simply Ethical Financial Services Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Simply Ethical Financial Services Ltd (FRN 511220) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Simply Ethical Financial Services?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Simply Ethical Financial Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Simply Ethical Financial Services a scam or clone?
Simply Ethical Financial 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 Simply Ethical Financial Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Simply Ethical Financial Services's FRN is 511220. You can verify it on the FCA register.