Westways Financial Limited

Reference number: 968354

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Port Anchor Financial Solutions Limited Reference number: 1007882 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Westways Financial Limited (FRN 968354) is an AR of Port Anchor Financial Solutions Limited (FRN 1007882). When you use Westways Financial's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Westways Financial, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
13164131
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 January 2021 (5 years old)
Registered office
56 Pickett Walk, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YW, England
Nature of business
  • Other credit granting not elsewhere classified (SIC 64929)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alex Thomas James West Director Apr 1993 28 Jan 2021
Karl John West Director Mar 1990 28 Jan 2021
Kay Emily West Director Jul 1992 28 Jan 2021
Trevor John West Director May 1963 28 Jan 2021
WESTWAYS HOLDINGS LIMITED Corporate director Not published 28 Jan 2021

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Port Anchor Financial Solutions Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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 Westways Financial Limited FCA authorised?
Westways Financial Limited (FRN 968354) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Westways Financial?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Westways Financial Limited (FRN 968354) is an AR of Port Anchor Financial Solutions Limited (FRN 1007882). When you use Westways Financial's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Westways Financial, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Westways Financial?
Protection works through Port Anchor Financial Solutions Limited, the principal firm responsible for Westways Financial's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Westways Financial a scam or clone?
Westways Financial 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 Westways Financial's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Westways Financial's FRN is 968354. You can verify it on the FCA register.