The Saifee Foundation of Europe

Reference number: 972455

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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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The firm, by virtue of its constitution or any enactment, must be:(i) required (after payment of outgoings) to apply the whole of its income and any capital it expends for charitable or public purposes, and (ii) prohibited from directly or indirectly distributing amongst its members any part of its assets (otherwise than for charitable or public purposes); And the firm must not have any associate (other than a not-for profit debt advice body) which carries on debt adjusting or debt counselling or providing credit information services.)

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises
  • At least one controller operating the trust resides in the United Kingdom.
    At all material times, whilst the Firm remains authorised with the Authority, the Firm must ensure that at least one controller operating the trust resides in the United Kingdom.

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.

  • Saifee Foundation of Europe

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Saifee Foundation of Europe FCA authorised?
Yes, The Saifee Foundation of Europe (FRN 972455) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Saifee Foundation of Europe?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Saifee Foundation of Europe handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Saifee Foundation of Europe to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Saifee Foundation of Europe a scam or clone?
The Saifee Foundation of Europe 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 The Saifee Foundation of Europe's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Saifee Foundation of Europe's FRN is 972455. You can verify it on the FCA register.