Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited

Reference number: 124490

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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 uk.daiwacm.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7597 8000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC4N 7DA
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Other names (6)

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

  • Daiwa Europe Ltd Former name
  • Daiwa Europe Strategic Advisors Ltd Former name
  • Daiwa Securities SB Capital Markets Europe Limited Former name
  • Daiwa Securities SMBC Europe Ltd Former name
  • Daiwa SBCM Europe Former trading name
  • Daiwa SMBC Europe Former trading name

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
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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
01487359
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 March 1980 (46 years old)
Registered office
5 King William Street, London, EC4N 7DA, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Anna Maria Josephine Cavanagh Bentley Director Jan 1960 22 Sep 2021 1 other company
Megan Christine Mcdonald Director Dec 1971 1 Jun 2022 1 other company
John Anthony Gollan Director Apr 1955 2 Sep 2024 9 other companies
Manabu Takahashi Director Apr 1978 19 Dec 2025 None
Satoru Yamamoto Director Jul 1974 15 Jul 2026 None
Manbhinder Rana Director Jun 1964 15 Sep 2026 None
Fiona Noonan Secretary Not published 3 Aug 2026 –

Other companies run by these 6 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
11
closed down
3
are FCA-registered
2

In the full report: all 11 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 2 on the FCA register
  • All 79 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Daiwa Capital Markets Europe’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (11) All events (161)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Daiwa Securities Group Inc. took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register · Companies House

2010

7 January 2010

  • Changed its registered name from "Daiwa Securities SMBC Europe Ltd"

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1 April 2001

  • Changed its registered name from "Daiwa Securities SB Capital Markets Europe Limited"

FCA register

1999

1 October 1999

  • Changed its registered name from "Daiwa Europe Ltd"

FCA register

1990

12 December 1990

  • Changed its registered name from "Daiwa Europe Strategic Advisors Ltd"

FCA register

16 February 1990

  • Regulated by the Ministry of Finance of Japan from this date
  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1980

25 March 1980

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 161 events

  • All 161 events in its history (11 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 143
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Firms connected to Daiwa Capital Markets Europe

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

connected firms
2
share its postcode
2
past links
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
  • 2 past links through former directors
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Firms like Daiwa Capital Markets Europe

Other firms of the same type (investment platform or stockbroker), nearest first.

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  • 11 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 161 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited (FRN 124490) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an investment platform or stockbroker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Daiwa Capital Markets Europe’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7597 8000 and the website uk.daiwacm.com for Daiwa Capital Markets Europe. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Daiwa Capital Markets Europe a scam or clone?
Daiwa Capital Markets Europe 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 Daiwa Capital Markets Europe?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Daiwa Capital Markets Europe to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Daiwa Capital Markets Europe?
Daiwa Capital Markets Europe is owned by Daiwa Securities Group Inc., which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Daiwa Capital Markets Europe?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Daiwa Capital Markets Europe: Anna Maria Josephine Cavanagh Bentley, Megan Christine McDonald, John Anthony Gollan, Manabu Takahashi, Satoru Yamamoto and Manbhinder Rana.
How long has Daiwa Capital Markets Europe been in business?
The company was formed on 25 March 1980, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Daiwa Capital Markets Europe use any other names?
It has previously used 6 other names, including Daiwa Europe Ltd, Daiwa Europe Strategic Advisors Ltd and Daiwa Securities SB Capital Markets Europe Limited.

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