Westerly Winds Limited

Reference number: 916239

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11679973
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 November 2018 (7 years old)
Registered office
Uncommon, 126 New Kings Road, London, SW6 4LZ, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of venture and development capital companies (SIC 64303)
  • Management consultancy activities other than financial management (SIC 70229)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Karim Abdel-Ghaffar Plaza Director May 1985 15 Nov 2018
Edward Bernard Charles Van Cutsem Director Jun 1973 10 Jul 2019
Catherine Ann Patel Director Aug 1994 5 Dec 2025
Ashton Toby Squires Director Jun 1994 5 Dec 2025

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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
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Corporate finance business only.
    The firm must not conduct designated investment business other than corporate finance business.

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 Westerly Winds Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Westerly Winds Limited (FRN 916239) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Westerly Winds?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Westerly Winds to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Westerly Winds a scam or clone?
Westerly Winds 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 Westerly Winds's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Westerly Winds's FRN is 916239. You can verify it on the FCA register.