Walter Scott & Partners Limited

Reference number: 122429

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC093685
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 June 1985 (41 years old)
Registered office
One, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DR
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jane Elisabeth Henderson Director Mar 1972 26 Jun 2008
Roy Mcgregor Leckie Director Jul 1972 26 Jun 2008
Stephen Niles Potter Director Dec 1956 1 Jun 2020
Richard William Watt Director Jun 1958 1 Feb 2023
John Paul O'Meara Director Aug 1978 1 Feb 2023
Thomas Sneddon Director Dec 1980 2 Nov 2023
Jane Frances Ivinson Director Dec 1965 11 Apr 2024
Barbara Lindsay Scott Secretary Not published 28 Mar 2024

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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.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • May control money if settlement through a mandate.
    The general requirement not to hold or control CLIENT MONEY does not restrict the firm from controlling CLIENT MONEY if it arises from an agreement under which the firm effects settlement through a mandate or otherwise.

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.

  • Walter Scott + Partners Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Walter Scott & Partners Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Walter Scott & Partners Limited (FRN 122429) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Walter Scott & Partners?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Walter Scott & Partners to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Walter Scott & Partners a scam or clone?
Walter Scott & Partners 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 Walter Scott & Partners's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Walter Scott & Partners's FRN is 122429. You can verify it on the FCA register.