Duncanson & Holt Europe Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Authorised for 10 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 1989

Website, phone number and address

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No website on the FCA register
Phone number

01452 782500
Address

Southgate House, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UB, United Kingdom

In the full report: 2 background checks

What kind of line 01452 782500 is
Who else gives the postcode GL1 1UB

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.
Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
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
Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
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: 02354197 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 1 March 1989 (37 years old)
Registered office: Southgate House, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UB, England
Nature of business: Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Joseph Richard Foley	Director	Jul 1955	21 Mar 2000	3 other companies
Angus Murray Sladen	Director	Dec 1950	16 Nov 2010	16 other companies
PRO INSURANCE SOLUTIONS LTD	Corporate secretary	Not published	13 Sep 2017	–

Other companies run by these 2 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: 16
closed down: 12
run together: 3

In the full report: all 16 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The 3 companies these 2 directors run together
All 15 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Duncanson & Holt Europe’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (30)

2016

1 June 2016

Regulated by the FCA from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

6 April 2016

Duncanson And Holt Inc took control (75–100% of shares)
Unum Life Insurance Company Of America took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1989

1 March 1989

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 30 events

All 30 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 24

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Duncanson & Holt Europe Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Duncanson & Holt Europe Limited (FRN 711180) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since June 2016 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Duncanson & Holt Europe’s phone number?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01452 782500 for Duncanson & Holt Europe. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Duncanson & Holt Europe a scam or clone?

Duncanson & Holt 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 Duncanson & Holt Europe?

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 Duncanson & Holt Europe to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Duncanson & Holt Europe?

Duncanson & Holt Europe is owned by Duncanson And Holt Inc, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes, can appoint and remove the board and significant influence or control, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Duncanson & Holt Europe?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Duncanson & Holt Europe: Joseph Richard Foley and Angus Murray Sladen.

How long has Duncanson & Holt Europe been in business?

The company was formed on 1 March 1989, and has held its current FCA authorisation since June 2016.