Dataswyft Ltd

Reference number: 829529

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Registered, but in an insolvency process

This firm is under the control of insolvency practitioners and may have stopped taking on new business. If you are or were a customer, deal with the appointed office holders rather than the firm.

What the FCA says

ATTENTION - Firm in an insolvency process

This firm is in an insolvency process. It is under the control of the appointed insolvency office holder(s) and may have stopped taking on new business. It has to continue to meet our standards in line with its regulatory status, including when dealing with its customers. If you are/were a customer check how this affects you with the firm or the appointed insolvency office holder(s).

Identity

Check their details

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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • No phone number on the FCA register

  • Verified address

    Michael Commins, Second Floor, Franciscan House, 51 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1ED, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
09821157
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 October 2015 (10 years old)
Registered office
75 Ermine Way, Arrington, Royston, SG8 0AG, England
Nature of business
  • Data processing, hosting and related activities (SIC 63110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Lena Irene Cheng Leng Ng (Prof) Director Sep 1963 13 Oct 2015
Paul Hartley Tasker Director Jun 1954 13 Oct 2015

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Activities and protection

What the record covers, and how you are protected

  • In an insolvency process
    Money the firm held is returned through the appointed office holders, which takes time and can fall short. The FSCS covers eligible claims up to its limits, and the Ombudsman can still look at a complaint.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Dataswift Ltd
  • Hat Data Exchange Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Dataswift
  • HATDeX

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Dataswyft Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Dataswyft Ltd (FRN 829529) is registered with the FCA and permitted to provide its regulated services. It is also in an insolvency process, under the control of insolvency practitioners, so deal with the appointed office holders rather than the firm.
Is my money safe with Dataswyft?
Dataswyft is under the control of insolvency practitioners, so money it held is returned through the appointed office holders rather than by the firm. That takes time and can fall short. Where money is missing, the FSCS covers eligible claims up to its limits, and the Financial Ombudsman Service can still consider a complaint.
Is Dataswyft a scam or clone?
Dataswyft is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Dataswyft's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Dataswyft's FRN is 829529. You can verify it on the FCA register.