Date authorised
1 April 2013
Companies House
01016269
Last scraped
3 weeks ago
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Addresses

The contact details this firm has registered with the FCA.

  • Principal Place of Business

    10 Brindleyplace
    Birmingham
    B1 2JB
    UNITED KINGDOM
    Phone
    +4402035679100
  • Complaints Contact

    10 Brindleyplace
    Birmingham
    B1 2JB
    UNITED KINGDOM
    Phone
    +4402045596005

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

    Show 1 limitation
    • · Limited to accepting deposits in the course of carrying on insurance business for which the firm holds a permission.
  • Authorised to Operate

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

    For Commercial, Professional, Retail (Investment), Retail (Non-Investment Insurance), Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Contract for Differences (excluding a spread bet and, a rolling spot forex contract and a binary bet), Debenture, Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract), Government and public security, Life Policy, Non-investment insurance contracts, Option (excluding a commodity option and an option on a commodity future), Personal pension scheme, Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Spread Bet, Stakeholder pension scheme, Structured Deposits, 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 Professional, Retail (Investment), Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Contract for Differences (excluding a spread bet and, a rolling spot forex contract and a binary bet), 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), Personal pension scheme, Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Spread Bet, Stakeholder pension scheme, 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.
  • Manages Insurance Policies

    For All, Capital redemption, Life and annuity, Linked long-term, Marriage and birth, Pension fund management, Permanent health

  • Stockbroking

    For Professional, Retail (Investment), Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Contract for Differences (excluding a spread bet and, a rolling spot forex contract and a binary bet), 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), Personal pension scheme, Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Spread Bet, Stakeholder pension scheme, 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.
  • Trades With You Directly

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Contract for Differences (excluding a spread bet and, a rolling spot forex contract and a binary bet), Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract), Life Policy, Option (excluding a commodity option and an option on a commodity future), Personal pension scheme, Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Spread Bet, Stakeholder pension scheme

    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.
  • Issues Insurance

    For All, Capital redemption, Life and annuity, Linked long-term, Marriage and birth, Pension fund management, Permanent health

  • Consumer Loans

  • Runs Stakeholder Pensions

    For Professional, Retail (Investment)

  • Runs Personal Pensions

    For Professional, Retail (Investment)

  • Loan Servicing

  • Investment Setup

    For Commercial, Professional, Retail (Investment), Retail (Non-Investment Insurance), Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Contract for Differences (excluding a spread bet and, a rolling spot forex contract and a binary bet), Debenture, Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract), Government and public security, Life Policy, Non-investment insurance contracts, Option (excluding a commodity option and an option on a commodity future), Personal pension scheme, Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Spread Bet, Stakeholder pension scheme, Structured Deposits, 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.
  • Manages Your Portfolio

    For Professional, Retail (Investment), Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Contract for Differences (excluding a spread bet and, a rolling spot forex contract and a binary bet), 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), Personal pension scheme, Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Spread Bet, Stakeholder pension scheme, 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 Professional, Retail (Investment), Certificates representing certain security, Commodity Future, Commodity option and option on commodity future, Contract for Differences (excluding a spread bet and, a rolling spot forex contract and a binary bet), 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), Personal pension scheme, Rights to or interests in investments (Contractually Based Investments), Rights to or interests in investments (Security), Rolling spot forex contract, Share, Spread Bet, Stakeholder pension scheme, 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.

  • Christopher Walker

    IRN CXW00587

    • [FCA CF] Client dealing (since 27 Oct 2023)
  • Claire Altman

    IRN CXA00235

    • [FCA CF] Material risk taker (since 23 Feb 2024)
    • [FCA CF] Manager of certification employee (since 23 Nov 2022)
    • [FCA CF] Significant management (since 1 Aug 2022)
    • [FCA CF] Manager of certification employee (3 Oct 2022 to 4 Oct 2022)
    • [FCA CF] Client dealing (3 Oct 2022 to 4 Oct 2022)
  • Claire Hawkins

    IRN CXH56194

    • [FCA CF] Manager of certification employee (since 1 Dec 2021)
    • [FCA CF] Significant management (since 10 Dec 2018)
    • [FCA CF] Material risk taker (1 Jan 2022 to 1 Jan 2022)
  • Claire Molland

    IRN CXS88473

    • [FCA CF] Significant management (19 May 2025 to 5 Jun 2025)
  • Claire Norris

    IRN CXN56190

    • [FCA CF] Significant management (18 Mar 2019 to 1 May 2024)
    • [FCA CF] Manager of certification employee (10 Dec 2018 to 1 Jan 2022)
  • Claire Taylor

    IRN CXT00111

    • [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (27 Oct 2023 to 14 Apr 2024)
  • Clive Adam Cowdery

    IRN CAC01072

    • CF29 Significant management (1 Nov 2007 to 1 May 2008)
    • CF17 Significant Mgt (Other Business Operations) (13 Mar 2007 to 31 Oct 2007)
    • CF2 Non Executive Director (24 Sep 2004 to 13 Mar 2007)
  • Clive Christopher Roger Bannister

    IRN CCB01041

    • SMF7 Group Entity Senior Manager (10 Dec 2018 to 9 Mar 2020)
    • SIMF7 Group Entity Senior Insurance Manager Function (7 Mar 2016 to 9 Dec 2018)
    • CF8 Apportionment and Oversight (17 Feb 2011 to 6 Mar 2016)
    • CF1 Director (17 Feb 2011 to 6 Mar 2016)
  • Colin Williams

    IRN CAW01099

    • SMF6 Head of Key Business Areas (30 Jun 2025 to 27 Feb 2026)
    • SMF18 Other Overall Responsibility (23 Jun 2022 to 30 Jun 2025)
  • Corinne Perkins

    IRN CXM76945

    • SMF20a With-Profits Actuary (since 5 Dec 2024)

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