BMI Group UK Limited

Reference number: 315374

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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 bmigroup.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01908 015772 is
  • Who else gives the postcode MK11 3LW
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Other names (11)

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

  • BMI Icopal Trading name
  • BMI UK and Ireland Trading name
  • Icopal Trading name
  • Icopal Limited Former name
  • Anderson Former trading name
  • Callenders Former trading name
  • Monarflex Former trading name
  • Monarflex Acoustic Systems Former trading name
  • Rpss Roofing Plant And Safety Systems Former trading name
  • Single Ply Roofing Former trading name
  • Vulcanite Former 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.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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
02472635
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 February 1990 (36 years old)
Registered office
Bmi House 2 Pitfield, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK11 3LW, England
Nature of business
  • Production of abrasive products (SIC 23910)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Fraser James Biles Director Apr 1979 12 Feb 2025 1 other company
Atul Nahata Director Sep 1983 1 Jul 2025 4 other companies

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
4
still active
4
run together
1

In the full report: all 4 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
  • The 1 company these 2 directors run together
  • All 34 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

BMI Group UK’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (89)

2024

27 March 2024

  • Board replaced: its only director left and a new director took over

Companies House

2021

9 July 2021

  • Changed its registered name from "Icopal Limited"

FCA register

2017

25 October 2017

  • Board replaced: all 3 directors left and 4 new directors took over

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Bmi Group Holdings UK Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

4 February 2005

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

FCA register

1990

21 February 1990

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 89 events

  • All 89 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 62
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  • 4 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 89 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is BMI Group UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, BMI Group UK Limited (FRN 315374) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is BMI Group UK’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01908 015772 and the website bmigroup.com/uk for BMI Group UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is BMI Group UK a scam or clone?
BMI Group UK 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 BMI Group UK?
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 BMI Group UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns BMI Group UK?
BMI Group UK is owned by Bmi Group Holdings UK Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs BMI Group UK?
Companies House lists 2 directors of BMI Group UK: Fraser James Biles and Atul Nahata.
How long has BMI Group UK been in business?
The company was formed on 21 February 1990, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2005.
Does BMI Group UK use any other names?
It trades as BMI Icopal, BMI UK and Ireland and Icopal. It has previously used 8 other names, including Icopal Limited, Anderson and Callenders.

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