C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures Limited

Reference number: 150142

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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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  • When czarnikow.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7972 6600 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SE1 2AP
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Other names (3)

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

  • C Czarnikow Sugar Futures Ltd Former name: A name it was registered under before.
  • Czarnikow Group Limited Former name: A name it was registered under before.
  • Followproof Ltd Former name: A name it was registered under before.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • 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 status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 September 1991 (35 years old)
Registered office
4th Floor, 2 More London Place,, London,, SE1 2AP, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Adam William Ian Leetham Director Jun 1969 1 Apr 2026 None
William James Rook Director Feb 1967 10 Sep 2026 None

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 2 directors run no other company
  • All 14 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2016

6 April 2016

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

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2007

27 June 2007

  • Changed its registered name from "Czarnikow Group Limited"

FCA register

30 May 2007

  • Changed its registered name from "C Czarnikow Sugar Futures Ltd"

FCA register

2005

11 February 2005

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

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1992

29 January 1992

  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1991

20 November 1991

  • Changed its registered name from "Followproof Ltd"

FCA register

23 September 1991

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 37 events

  • All 37 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 23
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Firms connected to C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures

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

connected firms
3
share its postcode
3

In the full report: all 3 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures

Other firms of the same type (financial adviser), nearest first.

In London

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  • All 37 events in its history
  • 3 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures Limited (FRN 150142) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed a limit on what it may do.
What is C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7972 6600 and the website czarnikow.com for C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures a scam or clone?
C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures 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 C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures?
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 C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures?
C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures is owned by Czarnikow 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 C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures?
Companies House lists 2 directors of C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures: Adam William Ian Leetham and William James Rook.
How long has C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures been in business?
The company was formed on 23 September 1991, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does C. Czarnikow Sugar Futures use any other names?
It has previously used 3 other names: C Czarnikow Sugar Futures Ltd, Czarnikow Group Limited and Followproof Ltd.

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