Watson French Limited

Reference number: 210094

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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
03938803
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 March 2000 (26 years old)
Registered office
The Old Carriage Works, Moresk Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1DG, England
Nature of business
  • Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 66190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stephen Philip Watson Director Sep 1954 3 Mar 2000
Christopher John Phillips Director May 1990 23 May 2017
Yvonne Watson Secretary Not published 14 Mar 2003

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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 FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.

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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
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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 Watson French Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Watson French Limited (FRN 210094) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Watson French?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Watson French to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Watson French a scam or clone?
Watson French 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 Watson French's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Watson French's FRN is 210094. You can verify it on the FCA register.