Arete Research Services LLP

Reference number: 219841

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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 arete.net first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7959 1300 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC1N 6RY
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Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Athene Trading name

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.
  • Investments & pensions 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)

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
OC303210
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
23 October 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
10 Queen's Street Place, Queen Street Place, London, EC4R 1AG, England

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Brett Simpson LLP member Jan 1974 23 Oct 2002 2 other companies
Richard Kramer LLP designated member Feb 1966 23 Oct 2002 4 other companies
James Edward Fontanelli LLP member Jun 1970 23 Oct 2002 None
Andrew Charles Robert Beale LLP designated member May 1966 1 Sep 2003 3 other companies
Zahra El Moudni LLP member Jan 1974 1 Apr 2008 None
Adam John Shepherd LLP member Jul 1971 11 May 2009 None
Julia Kathryn Anne Ashworth LLP designated member Dec 1966 6 Jan 2011 2 other companies
Nam Hyung Kim LLP member Jul 1970 1 Apr 2013 None

Other companies run by these 8 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
8
closed down
3
run together
3

In the full report: all 8 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 8 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 3 companies these 8 directors run together
  • All 35 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Arete Research Services’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (73)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Richard Kramer became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register · Companies House

2002

5 December 2002

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

23 October 2002

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 73 events

  • All 73 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 64
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  • 8 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 73 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Arete Research Services LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Arete Research Services LLP (FRN 219841) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2002 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Arete Research Services’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7959 1300 and the website arete.net for Arete Research Services. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Arete Research Services a scam or clone?
Arete Research Services 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 Arete Research Services?
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 Arete Research Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Arete Research Services?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Arete Research Services: Richard Kramer (25–50% of votes).
Who runs Arete Research Services?
Companies House lists 8 directors of Arete Research Services: Brett Simpson, Richard Kramer, James Edward Fontanelli, Andrew Charles Robert Beale, Zahra El Moudni, Adam John Shepherd and 2 more.
How long has Arete Research Services been in business?
The company was formed on 23 October 2002, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2002.
Does Arete Research Services use any other names?
It trades as Athene.

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