CGS International Securities UK Ltd.

Reference number: 163037

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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 cgsi.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7201 2197 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2M 1JJ
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Other names (4)

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

  • CGS-CIMB Securities (UK) Limited Former name
  • CIMB-GK Securities (UK) Ltd Former name
  • G K Goh Securities (UK) Ltd Former name
  • Handyexcess Ltd 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)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • 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
02719607
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 June 1992 (34 years old)
Registered office
53 New Broad Street, London, EC2M 1JJ, England
Nature of business
  • Security and commodity contracts dealing activities (SIC 66120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Rohan Pelham White Director Oct 1972 8 Jun 2016 3 other companies
Wai Chu Ho Director Jan 1981 7 Feb 2018 None
Ashley George Dyer Director Apr 1970 13 Nov 2020 None

Other companies run by these 3 directors

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other companies
3
closed down
2
still active
1

In the full report: all 3 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
  • All 22 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

CGS International Securities UK’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (14) All events (57)

2024

17 January 2024

  • Changed its registered name from "CGS-CIMB Securities (UK) Limited"

FCA register

2016

1 July 2016

  • Cimb Securities International Pte Ltd gave up control
  • Cimb Securities International Pte Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Ministry Of Finance Of The People's Republic Of China took control (25–50% of shares)
  • Rohan Pelham White gained significant control
  • Rohan Pelham White no longer has significant control

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2009

28 July 2009

  • Changed its registered name from "CIMB-GK Securities (UK) Ltd"

FCA register

2005

20 July 2005

  • Changed its registered name from "G K Goh Securities (UK) Ltd"

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1993

21 June 1993

  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1992

17 July 1992

  • Changed its registered name from "Handyexcess Ltd"

FCA register · Companies House

2 June 1992

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 57 events

  • All 57 events in its history (14 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 39
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Firms connected to CGS International Securities UK

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with CGS International Securities UK. 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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  • 3 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 57 events in its history
  • 3 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is CGS International Securities UK Ltd. FCA authorised?
Yes, CGS International Securities UK Ltd. (FRN 163037) 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 no limits on its permissions.
What is CGS International Securities UK’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7201 2197 and the website cgsi.com for CGS International Securities UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is CGS International Securities UK a scam or clone?
CGS International Securities 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 CGS International Securities 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 CGS International Securities UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns CGS International Securities UK?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of CGS International Securities UK: Ministry Of Finance Of The People's Republic Of China (25–50% of shares). Before that, it was controlled by Mr Rohan Pelham White and Cimb Securities International Pte Ltd.
Who runs CGS International Securities UK?
Companies House lists 3 directors of CGS International Securities UK: Rohan Pelham White, Wai Chu Ho and Ashley George Dyer.
How long has CGS International Securities UK been in business?
The company was formed on 2 June 1992, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does CGS International Securities UK use any other names?
It has previously used 4 other names, including CGS-CIMB Securities (UK) Limited, CIMB-GK Securities (UK) Ltd and G K Goh Securities (UK) Ltd.

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