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When closebrothers.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0333 321 6100 is
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Other names(56)
If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.
Braemar Finance Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Asset Finance Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Asset Finance and Leasing Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Aviation & Marine Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Beverage Finance Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Broker Solutions Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Business Finance Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Commercial Finance Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Motor Finance Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Premium Finance Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Property Finance Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Savings Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Close Brothers Treasury Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Corporate Asset Solutions Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Finance For Industry Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Armed Services Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Arrow Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Arrow Card Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Arrow Credit Card Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Blue Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
CA Trade Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Asset Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Aviation Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Brothers Bridging Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Brothers Commercial Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Brothers Military Services Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Brothers Premium Finance Ireland Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Brothers Retail Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Brothers Specialist Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Business Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Equine Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Healthcare Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Marine Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Mortgages Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Motor Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Payment Services Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Premium Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Premium Finance Ireland Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Print Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Property Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Savings Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Close Treasury Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
CNC Technology Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Commercial Finance Credit Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Finance For Industry Services Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Financial Warrior Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
GB Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Kingston Asset Fiance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Kingston Asset Leasing Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
NAAFI Financial Services Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
One Business Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Reliance Financial Contracts Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Surrey Asset Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Warrior Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Warrior Motor Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Westridge Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
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information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and
against the firm's real details above.
Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.
FCA permissions and consumer protection
Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
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.
Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers No FSCS cover
Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
ComplaintsOmbudsman, 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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Accepting Deposits
Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Credit Broking
Dealing in investments as agent
Dealing in investments as principal
Debt Administration
Debt-collecting
Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
Financial Ombudsman complaints
Ombudsman complaints
new complaints, January–June 2025
1,106
upheld, against a 31% median
28%
about banking and credit
1,104
A bigger firm gets more complaints simply because it has more customers.
Companies House record
The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and 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
266
closed down
60
went insolvent
4
Lorem Ipsum Holdings LtdDirector · 2014 to 2019Dissolved
Dolor Sit LtdDirector · since 2016FCA-registeredActive
Amet Consectetur Property Services LtdDirector · 2011 to 2015In liquidation
Adipiscing Elit Group LLPSecretary · since 2020Active
In the full report: all 266 companies, named
What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 9 directors sit on each board, and since when
The 4 that went into liquidation or administration
The 28 on the FCA register
The 4 companies these 9 directors run together
All 55 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
Key dates in its history
Close Brothers’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.
FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm
FCA warning list
2016
14 April 2016
Close Brothers Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
Companies House
2013
1 April 2013
Regulated by the FCA from this date
Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority 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
1988
29 April 1988
Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date
FCA register
1924
9 February 1924
Incorporated at Companies House
Companies House
In the full report: all 198 events
All 198 events in its history (8 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 87
Firms connected to Close Brothers
Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Close Brothers. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.
connected firms
12
share a director
11
share its postcode
2
Lorem Ipsum Finance LtdAuthorisedShared director
Dolor Sit LtdNo longer authorisedSame phone number
Amet Consectetur Capital Partners LtdAppointed representativeSame postcode
Adipiscing LLPAuthorisedShared director
In the full report: all 12 connected firms, named
How each is linked: shared directors (11), the same postcode (2)
Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
1 past link through former directors
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Close Brothers Limited
Reference 124750 26 October 2026
Frequently asked questions about this firm
Is Close Brothers Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Close Brothers Limited (FRN 124750) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Close Brothers’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0333 321 6100 and the website closebrothers.com for Close Brothers. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Close Brothers a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated Close Brothers: the FCA has published 2 warnings about fake versions of it, using contact details that are not the firm's. Only trust the details the FCA register gives for Close Brothers, shown on this page.
Is my money safe with Close Brothers?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Close Brothers to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Close Brothers?
Close Brothers is owned by Close Brothers Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 14 April 2016.
Who runs Close Brothers?
Companies House lists 9 directors of Close Brothers: Michael Bartlett Morgan, Michael Nicholas Biggs, Sally Angela Helen Williams, Mark Andrew Pain, Tesula Mohindra, Patricia Marie Halliday and 3 more.
How long has Close Brothers been in business?
The company was formed on 9 February 1924, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
How many complaints does Close Brothers get?
In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 1,106 new complaints about Close Brothers, and upheld 28% of those it decided.
Does Close Brothers use any other names?
It trades as Braemar Finance, Close Brothers Asset Finance, Close Brothers Asset Finance and Leasing, Close Brothers Aviation & Marine and Close Brothers Beverage Finance, and 10 more names. It has previously used 41 other names, including Armed Services Finance, Arrow and Arrow Card.