BlackRock International Limited

Reference number: 178638

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Also registered under the Money Laundering Regulations

Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    0131 472 7200

  • Address

    Dundas House, 20 Brandon Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 5PP, United Kingdom

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Other names (3)

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

  • CastleInternational Asset Management Ltd Former name
  • CastleRock Capital Management Ltd Former name
  • Semple Fraser W.S. Former 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.
  • 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)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • BlackRock International Limited will not, without prior written consent of the Authority, provide the following services:
    Operate any machine which utilises automated processes to exchange cryptoassets for money or money for cryptoassets.
  • BlackRock International Limited can only provide the following specific arranging activities on behalf of its only customer:
    BlackRock International Limited have been appointed as an arranger for their only customer, iShares Digital Assets AG, who issue Exchange Traded Products (“ETPs”). BlackRock International Limited have defined an ETP as secured, undated, limited recourse securities backed by a specified cryptoasset. BlackRock International Limited can only provide the following specific arranging activities on behalf of its only customer: 1. Arrange the execution of transactions in cryptoassets to support ETP subscriptions and redemptions between the Issuer and the Authorised Participants (who have been appointed by the Issuer and the firm in respect of a series); 2. Arrange for the sale of cryptoassets for fiat currency to pay the operational fees of itself and the Issuer’s service providers in relation to the relevant series; 3. Arrange for the sale of cryptoassets for fiat on early redemption of the ETP The ETP will be issued in “series” with each “series” providing exposure to a cryptoasset. BlackRock International Limited will not, without prior written consent of the Authority, onboard any new customer for the purposes of arranging the ETP.
  • May control money if settlement through a mandate.
    The general requirement not to hold or control CLIENT MONEY does not restrict the firm from controlling CLIENT MONEY if it arises from an agreement under which the firm effects settlement through a mandate or otherwise.

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
SC160821
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
4 October 1995 (31 years old)
Registered office
Dundas House, 20 Brandon Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5PP, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)
  • Fund management activities (SIC 66300)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Eleanor Judith De Freitas Director May 1974 3 Apr 2014 4 other companies
Margaret Anne Young Director Nov 1954 9 Sep 2014 17 other companies
Matthieu Benoit Duncan Director Jan 1965 21 Jul 2021 None
Deborah Clarke Director Apr 1961 21 Jul 2021 3 other companies
Justine Clair Anderson Director Sep 1978 12 Jul 2022 3 other companies
Rachel Lord Director Sep 1965 16 May 2024 9 other companies
Ruwan Upendra Weerasekera Director Oct 1966 2 Aug 2024 13 other companies
Charles Christopher Prideaux Director Sep 1966 1 Sep 2025 None
BLACKROCK COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 22 Jan 2016 –

Other companies run by these 8 directors

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other companies
34
closed down
14
are FCA-registered
4

In the full report: all 34 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 4 on the FCA register
  • The 3 companies these 8 directors run together
  • All 48 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (17) All events (111)

2026

15 January 2026

  • Changed its registered name from "BlackRock International, Limited"

FCA register

2025

1 April 2025

  • FCA imposed a requirement (BlackRock International Limited can only provide the following specific arranging activities on behalf of its only customer:)
  • FCA imposed a requirement (BlackRock International Limited will not, without prior written consent of the Authority, provide the following services:)

FCA register

2021

15 July 2021

  • FCA imposed a requirement (May control money if settlement through a mandate.)

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Blackrock Group Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2007

20 November 2007

  • Board replaced: all 3 directors left and 6 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

25 March 1998

  • Changed its registered name from "BlackRock, International Limited"

FCA register

24 March 1998

  • Board replaced: all 5 directors left and 4 new directors took over
  • Changed its registered name from "BlackRock International Limited"

Companies House · FCA register

10 March 1998

  • Changed its registered name from "CastleInternational Asset Management Ltd"

FCA register

1996

14 February 1996

  • Changed its registered name from "CastleRock Capital Management Ltd"

FCA register

8 January 1996

  • Changed its registered name from "Semple Fraser W.S."

FCA register

1995

4 October 1995

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

1901

1 January 1901

  • Regulated by the Investment Management Regulatory Organisation from this date

FCA register

In the full report: all 111 events

  • All 111 events in its history (17 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 90
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Firms connected to BlackRock International

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

connected firms
2
share a director
2
past links
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 2 past links through former directors
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  • 2 background checks on its contact details
  • All 111 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is BlackRock International Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, BlackRock International Limited (FRN 178638) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed 3 limits on what it may do.
What is BlackRock International’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0131 472 7200 for BlackRock International. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is BlackRock International a scam or clone?
BlackRock 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 BlackRock International?
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 BlackRock International to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns BlackRock International?
BlackRock International is owned by Blackrock Group Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs BlackRock International?
Companies House lists 8 directors of BlackRock International: Eleanor Judith De Freitas, Margaret Anne Young, Matthieu Benoit Duncan, Deborah Clarke, Justine Clair Anderson, Rachel Lord and 2 more.
How long has BlackRock International been in business?
The company was formed on 4 October 1995, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does BlackRock International use any other names?
It has previously used 3 other names: CastleInternational Asset Management Ltd, CastleRock Capital Management Ltd and Semple Fraser W.S..

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