Bestpark International Limited

Reference number: 202832

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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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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    020 3642 0562

  • Address

    Sackville House, 143-149, Fenchurch Street, London, City Of London, EC3M 6BN, United Kingdom

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  • Who else gives the postcode EC3M 6BN
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Other names (3)

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

  • Sorema (UK) Limited Former name
  • Sorema (UK) Reinsurance Limited Former name
  • Trenwick International Limited Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance

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
02494812
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 April 1990 (36 years old)
Registered office
8 Eagle Court, London, EC1M 5QD, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Andrew Graham Morpeth Director Sep 1964 19 Feb 2016 26 other companies
Steven Charles Gowland Director Oct 1969 19 Feb 2016 18 other companies
Henry Anson Game Director Jul 1952 9 Mar 2017 10 other companies
Jeremy Watt Secretary Not published 24 Mar 2016 –

Other companies run by these 3 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
40
closed down
12
are FCA-registered
5

In the full report: all 40 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 5 on the FCA register
  • The 14 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 47 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Bestpark International’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (12) All events (103)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Ashbrooke Financial Group Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

19 February 2016

  • Board replaced: all 3 directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2003

11 December 2003

  • Changed its registered name from "Trenwick International Limited"

FCA register

26 September 2003

  • Board replaced: all 7 directors left and 4 new directors took over

Companies House

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1998

1 March 1998

  • Changed its registered name from "Sorema (UK) Limited"

FCA register

1995

20 December 1995

  • Changed its registered name from "Sorema (UK) Reinsurance Limited"

FCA register

1990

23 April 1990

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

1901

1 January 1901

  • Supervised by HM Treasury under the money laundering rules from this date

FCA register

In the full report: all 103 events

  • All 103 events in its history (12 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 88
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Firms connected to Bestpark International

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

connected firms
7
share a director
5
share its phone number
2

In the full report: all 7 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (5), the same phone number (2), the same postcode (4)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 40 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 2 background checks on its contact details
  • All 103 events in its history
  • 7 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Bestpark International Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Bestpark International Limited (FRN 202832) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an insurer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Bestpark International’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 3642 0562 for Bestpark International. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further. The same number is also given by 2 other FCA firms.
Is Bestpark International a scam or clone?
Bestpark International 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 Bestpark International?
It may control client money but not hold it. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Bestpark International to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Bestpark International?
Bestpark International is owned by Ashbrooke Financial Group Ltd, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Bestpark International?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Bestpark International: Andrew Graham Morpeth, Steven Charles Gowland and Henry Anson Game.
How long has Bestpark International been in business?
The company was formed on 23 April 1990, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Bestpark International use any other names?
It has previously used 3 other names: Sorema (UK) Limited, Sorema (UK) Reinsurance Limited and Trenwick International Limited.

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