Ancora Finance LLP

Reference number: 586157

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When ancorafinance.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 3405 3415 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SW3 5QP
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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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.

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
OC370096
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
23 November 2011 (14 years old)
Registered office
Eighth Floor, 6 New Street Square, London, EC4A 3AQ

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Thomas Ulrich Wilhelm Putter LLP designated member Jan 1958 23 Nov 2011 2 other companies
ANCORA HOLDINGS LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 22 Feb 2012 None

Other companies run by these 2 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
2
still active
2

In the full report: all 2 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 4 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Ancora Finance’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (10)

2022

15 October 2022

  • FCA imposed a requirement (Corporate finance business only.)

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Thomas Ulrich Wilhelm Putter took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

7 February 2013

  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2012

16 January 2012

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

2011

23 November 2011

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

  • All 10 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 1
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Firms connected to Ancora Finance

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Ancora Finance. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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  • 2 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 10 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Ancora Finance LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Ancora Finance LLP (FRN 586157) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2013 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed a limit on what it may do.
What is Ancora Finance’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 3405 3415 and the website ancorafinance.com for Ancora Finance. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Ancora Finance a scam or clone?
Ancora Finance is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Ancora Finance?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Ancora Finance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Ancora Finance?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Ancora Finance: Mr Thomas Ulrich Wilhelm Putter (75–100% of votes).
Who runs Ancora Finance?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Ancora Finance: Thomas Ulrich Wilhelm Putter and Ancora Holdings Limited.
How long has Ancora Finance been in business?
The company was formed on 23 November 2011, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2013.

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