Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch

Reference number: 957229

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own, and acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

CLASSICUS LTD Reference number: 718742 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch (FRN 957229) is an AR of CLASSICUS LTD (FRN 718742). When you use Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Website, phone number and address

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When classicus.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0330 365 0515 is
  • Who else gives the postcode GU21 6QX
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Classicus Ltd, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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
BR022960
Company status
Open
Company type
UK establishment of an overseas company
Incorporated
1 December 2020 (5 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓

Key dates in its history

Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2021

20 August 2021

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

2020

1 December 2020

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

Firms connected to Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch

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

connected firms
2
share its postcode
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch FCA authorised?
Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch (FRN 957229) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch (FRN 957229) is an AR of CLASSICUS LTD (FRN 718742). When you use Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
What is Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0330 365 0515 and the website classicus.com for Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch a scam or clone?
Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch 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 Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch?
Protection works through Classicus Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
How long has Classicus Europe BV - UK Branch been in business?
The company was formed on 1 December 2020. Companies House now lists it as open.

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