Walker, Dunnett & Co

Reference number: 104753

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Authorised by the FCA

Walker, Dunnett & Co is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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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.
  • 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
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • No actions to stabilise market price
    The firm must not act in any way to stabilise the market price of any investment.
  • DERIVATIVES using permitted third party only
    The firm must not engage in a PERMITTED ACTIVITY in respect of DERIVATIVES except through a PERMITTED THIRD PARTY and, in the case of advice, the PERMITTED THIRD PARTY is an INDEPENDENT INTERMEDIARY
  • Only rights to/interests in permitted investments
    The firm may carry on a REGULATED ACTIVITY in relation to rights to or interests in investments only where those investments are themselves of a type permitted for that REGULATED ACTIVITY
  • No speculative foreign exchange dealings.
    The firm must not undertake a permitted activity in respect of speculative foreign exchange dealings.
  • 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.
  • Regulated activities incidental only.
    The firm must not carry on the specified REGULATED ACTIVITIES otherwise than in an incidental manner in the course of the provision by it of professional services (that is, services which do not consist of REGULATED ACTIVITIES)

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 Walker, Dunnett & Co FCA authorised?
Yes, Walker, Dunnett & Co (FRN 104753) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Walker, Dunnett & Co?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Walker, Dunnett & Co to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Walker, Dunnett & Co a scam or clone?
Walker, Dunnett & Co 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 Walker, Dunnett & Co's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Walker, Dunnett & Co's FRN is 104753. You can verify it on the FCA register.