Date authorised
1 April 2013
Companies House
01719649
Last scraped
3 weeks ago
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Addresses

The contact details this firm has registered with the FCA.

  • Principal Place of Business

    9 Portman Street
    London
    W1H 6DZ
    UNITED KINGDOM
    Phone
    +442030844797
  • Complaints Contact

    9 Portman Street
    London
    W1H 6DZ
    UNITED KINGDOM
    Phone
    +442030844797

What this firm is allowed to do

The regulated activities the FCA has granted this firm permission to carry out.

  • Bank Deposits

    For All, Deposit

  • P2P Lending Advice

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment)

  • Investment Advice (no pensions)

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Debenture, Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract), Government and public security, Option (excluding a commodity option and an option on a commodity future), Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Unit, Warrant

    Show 2 limitations
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (security)" is limited to the investment types granted for this activity.
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (security)" and "rights to or interests in investments (contractually based investment)" is limited to the investment types granted for this activity.
  • Authorised to Operate

    Show 1 limitation
    • · The firm can only agree to carry on the regulated activities specified in this Notice.
  • Arranges Investments

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Debenture, Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract), Government and public security, Option (excluding a commodity option and an option on a commodity future), Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Unit, Warrant

    Show 1 limitation
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (security)" and "rights to or interests in investments (contractually based investment)" is limited to the investment types granted for this activity.
  • Arranges Asset Safekeeping

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Debenture, Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract), Government and public security, Option (excluding a commodity option and an option on a commodity future), Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Unit, Warrant

    Show 1 limitation
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (security)" and "rights to or interests in investments (contractually based investment)" is limited to the investment types granted for this activity.
  • Stockbroking

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Debenture, Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract), Government and public security, Option (excluding a commodity option and an option on a commodity future), Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Unit, Warrant

    Show 2 limitations
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (security)" is limited to the investment types granted for this activity.
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (security)" and "rights to or interests in investments (contractually based investment)" is limited to the investment types granted for this activity.
  • Trades With You Directly

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Certificates representing certain security, Debenture, Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract), Government and public security, Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security)

    Show 2 limitations
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (contractually based)" is limited to investment types granted for this activity.
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (security)" and "rights to or interests in investments (contractually based investment)" is limited to the investment types granted for this activity.
  • Investment Setup

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Debenture, Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract), Government and public security, Option (excluding a commodity option and an option on a commodity future), Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Unit, Warrant

    Show 1 limitation
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (security)" and "rights to or interests in investments (contractually based investment)" is limited to the investment types granted for this activity.
  • Holds Your Assets

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Debenture, Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract), Government and public security, Life Policy, Option (excluding a commodity option and an option on a commodity future), Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Unit, Warrant

    Show 1 limitation
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (security)" and "rights to or interests in investments (contractually based investment)" is limited to the investment types granted for this activity.

Approved individuals

Senior staff personally approved by the FCA to hold their roles here.

  • Robert Annibale

    IRN RXA62905

    • SMF12 Chair of the Remuneration Committee (since 28 May 2025)
  • SHAHID FAKHRUDDIN

    IRN SXF01563

    • CF2 Non Executive Director (1 Mar 2013 to 6 Mar 2016)
  • SYED ABBAS HASAN

    IRN SAH01282

    • SMF10 Chair of the Risk Committee (9 Jun 2016 to 28 Jun 2019)
    • SMF9 Chair of the Governing Body (9 Jun 2016 to 28 Jun 2019)
    • SMF1 Chief Executive (7 Mar 2016 to 9 Jun 2016)
    • CF3 Chief Executive (16 Jan 2015 to 6 Mar 2016)
    • CF1 Director (16 Jan 2015 to 6 Mar 2016)
  • SYED AQDAS AHMAD

    IRN SAA01163

    • SMF18 Other Overall Responsibility (29 Dec 2017 to 16 Oct 2020)
    • CF28 Systems and controls (1 Dec 2011 to 6 Mar 2016)
  • Saalim Mahmood

    IRN SXM02330

    • SMF1 Chief Executive (31 Aug 2017 to 5 Mar 2018)
    • SMF2 Chief Finance (7 Mar 2016 to 14 Jan 2021)
    • CF1 Director (26 Aug 2015 to 6 Mar 2016)
    • CF28 Systems and controls (1 Dec 2011 to 6 Mar 2016)
    • CF2 Non Executive Director (15 Dec 2010 to 1 Dec 2011)
  • Sagheer Mufti

    IRN SXM01065

    • SMF7 Group Entity Senior Manager (since 13 Feb 2023)
  • Saleem Ahmed Mehar

    IRN SAM01124

    • CF30 Customer (27 May 2009 to 1 Aug 2009)
    • CF21 Investment Adviser (6 Feb 2002 to 14 Mar 2006)
  • Sameer Mhatay

    IRN SXM01534

    • 16. Safeguarding and administering investments or holding client money
    • 4. Giving personal recommendations on retail investment products which are not broker funds
    • 3. Giving personal recommendations on derivatives
    • 2. Giving personal recommendations on securities which are not stakeholder pension schemes or personal pension schemes or broker funds
    • 17. Administrative functions in relation to managing investments
    • [FCA CF] Significant management (since 9 Apr 2025)
    • [FCA CF] Manager of certification employee (since 9 Apr 2025)
    • [FCA CF] Material risk taker (since 9 Apr 2025)
    • [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (since 1 Apr 2020)
    • [FCA CF] Client dealing (1 Apr 2020 to 9 Apr 2025)
    • CF30 Customer (21 Feb 2013 to 31 Dec 2014)
  • Sara Siddiqui

    IRN SXS06356

    • [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (5 Jan 2026 to 9 Feb 2026)
    • [FCA CF] Material risk taker (5 Jan 2026 to 9 Feb 2026)
  • Sardar Anis

    IRN SXA01210

    • CF30 Customer (1 Nov 2007 to 1 Jul 2013)
    • CF26 Customer Trading (1 Dec 2001 to 31 Oct 2007)

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