Clarksons Futures Limited

Reference number: 179391

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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 clarksons.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7334 0000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode E1W 1BF
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Other names (3)

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

  • Clarksons Trading name
  • Clarkson Securities Limited Former name
  • Clarksons Platou Futures Limited 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.
Show FCA detail (5 permissions)
  • 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

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
03052018
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 May 1995 (31 years old)
Registered office
Commodity Quay, St Katharine Docks, London, E1W 1BF, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Robert Alexander Hewitson Director Oct 1977 17 Sep 2019 None
Vincent Edward Galea Director Aug 1973 30 Apr 2025 None
Liam Richard Conway Director Apr 1978 16 Jun 2025 4 other companies
Sander Willem Peter Bots Director Apr 1980 15 Sep 2025 2 other companies
Rachel Elizabeth Fletcher Secretary Not published 1 Oct 2025 –

Other companies run by these 4 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
5
closed down
1
are FCA-registered
2

In the full report: all 5 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 2 on the FCA register
  • The 1 company these 4 directors run together
  • All 30 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Clarksons Futures’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (69)

2025

1 July 2025

  • Changed its registered name from "Clarksons Platou Futures Limited"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Clarkson PLC took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

31 March 2015

  • Changed its registered name from "Clarkson Securities Limited"

FCA register

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1996

11 June 1996

  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1995

1 May 1995

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 69 events

  • All 69 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 56
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Firms connected to Clarksons Futures

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

past links
2

In the full report: all 0 connected firms, named

  • 2 past links through former directors
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  • All 69 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Clarksons Futures Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Clarksons Futures Limited (FRN 179391) 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 Clarksons Futures’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7334 0000 and the website clarksons.com for Clarksons Futures. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Clarksons Futures a scam or clone?
Clarksons 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 Clarksons 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 Clarksons Futures to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Clarksons Futures?
Clarksons Futures is owned by Clarkson PLC, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Clarksons Futures?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Clarksons Futures: Robert Alexander Hewitson, Vincent Edward Galea, Liam Richard Conway and Sander Willem Peter Bots.
How long has Clarksons Futures been in business?
The company was formed on 1 May 1995, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Clarksons Futures use any other names?
It trades as Clarksons. It has previously used 2 other names: Clarkson Securities Limited and Clarksons Platou Futures Limited.

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