Date authorised
1 April 2013
Companies House
ZC000018
Last scraped
3 weeks ago
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Addresses

The contact details this firm has registered with the FCA.

  • Principal Place of Business

    1 Basinghall Avenue
    London
    EC2V 5DD
    UNITED KINGDOM
    Phone
    +4402078858888
  • Complaints Contact

    1 Basinghall Avenue
    London
    EC2V 5DD
    UNITED KINGDOM
    Phone
    +4402078858888

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

  • Mortgage Servicing

    For Customer, Regulated mortgage contract

  • P2P Lending Advice

    For Commercial, Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Retail (Non-Investment Insurance)

  • Investment Advice (no pensions)

    For Commercial, Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Retail (Non-Investment Insurance), Alternative Debenture, Binary Bet, 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, Emissions Allowance, 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 3 limitations
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to a Binary Bet.
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to Emissions Allowance.
    • · Investment activity in "rights to or interests in investments (contractually based)" is limited to 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 Commercial, Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Retail (Non-Investment Insurance), Alternative Debenture, Binary Bet, 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, Emissions Allowance, 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 3 limitations
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to a Binary Bet.
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to Emissions Allowances.
    • · 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, Binary Bet, 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, Emissions Allowance, 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 3 limitations
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to a Binary Bet.
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to Emissions Allowances.
    • · 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.
  • Carbon Auction Bidding

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Emissions Auction Product

    Show 1 limitation
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to Emissions Bidding.
  • Trade Settlement Routing

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Certificates representing certain security, Debenture, Government and public security, Rights to or interests in investments (Security), 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.
    • · This activity may only be carried on as a cross-border service, or through branches, in those EEA member states where the firm has exercised passporting rights which have been agreed and notified under the EU Banking Consolidation Directive, in respect of the Annex Activities listed in the said notifications.
  • Stockbroking

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Binary Bet, 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, Emissions Allowance, 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, Structured Deposits, Unit, Warrant

    Show 3 limitations
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to a Binary Bet.
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to Emissions Allowances.
    • · 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, Binary Bet, 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, Emissions Allowance, 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 3 limitations
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to a Binary Bet.
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to Emissions Allowances.
    • · Limited to underwriting on own account and to participation in placings on own account and in carrying on such activities to the specified investment "shares".
  • Mortgage Lending

    For Customer, Regulated mortgage contract

  • Consumer Loans

  • Loan Servicing

  • Investment Setup

    For Commercial, Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Retail (Non-Investment Insurance), Alternative Debenture, Binary Bet, 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, Emissions Allowance, 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 3 limitations
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to a Binary Bet.
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to Emissions Allowances.
    • · 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 Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Binary Bet, 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, Emissions Allowance, 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, Structured Deposits, Unit, Warrant

    Show 3 limitations
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to a Binary Bet.
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to Emissions Allowances.
    • · 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, Binary Bet, 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, Emissions Allowance, 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 3 limitations
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to a Binary Bet.
    • · When dealing with retail clients, the firm may not carry out the investment activity in relation to Emissions Allowances.
    • · 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.
  • Electronic Trade Settlement

    For Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment), Alternative Debenture, Certificates representing certain security, Debenture, Government and public security, Rights to or interests in investments (Security), 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.
    • · This activity may only be carried on as a cross-border service, or through branches, in those EEA member states where the firm has exercised passporting rights which have been agreed and notified under the EU Banking Consolidation Directive, in respect of the Annex Activities listed in the said notifications.

Approved individuals

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

  • Aleksander Vladimirov Ganchev

    IRN AVG01012

    • [PRA CF] Significant risk taker or Material risk taker (23 Aug 2023 to 12 Feb 2025)
    • [FCA CF] Material risk taker (23 Aug 2023 to 12 Feb 2025)
    • [FCA CF] Manager of certification employee (12 Feb 2020 to 12 Feb 2025)
    • [FCA CF] Algorithmic trading (7 Sep 2016 to 12 Feb 2025)
    • [FCA CF] Client dealing (7 Mar 2016 to 12 Feb 2025)
    • CF30 Customer (28 Apr 2008 to 6 Mar 2016)
  • Alessandro Ceresa

    IRN AXC01712

    • [FCA CF] Client dealing (7 Mar 2016 to 19 May 2021)
    • [FCA CF] Manager of certification employee (7 Mar 2016 to 1 Apr 2018)
    • CF30 Customer (28 Feb 2013 to 6 Mar 2016)
  • Alex Manson

    IRN AXM01677

    • SMF18 Other Overall Responsibility (since 2 Dec 2022)
    • [FCA CF] Manager of certification employee (9 Apr 2018 to 2 Dec 2022)
    • [FCA CF] Material risk taker (1 Mar 2018 to 2 Dec 2022)
    • [PRA CF] Significant risk taker or Material risk taker (1 Mar 2018 to 2 Dec 2022)
    • SMF18 Other Overall Responsibility (7 Mar 2016 to 1 Mar 2018)
    • CF29 Significant management (3 Aug 2012 to 6 Mar 2016)
  • Alexander Attila Orban

    IRN AAO01007

    • CF27 Investment Management (10 Feb 2003 to 19 Sep 2006)
    • CF21 Investment Adviser (10 Feb 2003 to 19 Sep 2006)
  • Alexander Charles Ries

    IRN AXR00074

    • [PRA CF] Significant risk taker or Material risk taker (since 17 Sep 2018)
    • [FCA CF] Material risk taker (since 17 Sep 2018)
    • [FCA CF] Manager of certification employee (19 Oct 2021 to 23 Apr 2024)
  • Alexander Egan

    IRN AXE00323

    • [FCA CF] Client dealing (since 18 Sep 2025)
  • Alexander Gerard Bainbridge

    IRN AXB00107

    • [PRA CF] Significant risk taker or Material risk taker (1 Sep 2017 to 24 Jun 2021)
    • [FCA CF] Material risk taker (1 Sep 2017 to 24 Jun 2021)
  • Alexander John Gerard Kan

    IRN AJK01123

    • CF30 Customer (1 Nov 2007 to 31 Oct 2008)
    • CF27 Investment Management (6 Sep 2007 to 31 Oct 2007)
    • CF21 Investment Adviser (12 Nov 2004 to 31 Oct 2007)
  • Alexander Justin Newman-Smith

    IRN AJC01427

    • CF30 Customer (1 Nov 2007 to 30 Jul 2012)
    • CF26 Customer Trading (17 Feb 2006 to 31 Oct 2007)
  • Alexander Kuyumchev

    IRN AXK36547

    • [FCA CF] Client dealing (since 22 Apr 2022)

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