Fbs-IFA LLP

Reference number: 499204

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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 fbs-ifa.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7099 8604 is
  • Who else gives the postcode N19 5NJ
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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.
  • 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 No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • 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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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • 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
OC341066
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
28 October 2008 (17 years old)
Registered office
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Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Lorna Bridget Buckle LLP designated member Jun 1967 28 Oct 2008 3 other companies
Joseph Procopio LLP designated member Mar 1962 28 Oct 2008 4 other companies

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
5
closed down
2
run together
2

In the full report: all 5 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 2 companies these 2 directors run together
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Key dates in its history

Fbs-IFA’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (10)

2016

28 October 2016

  • Joseph Procopio gained 25–50% of the votes
  • Lorna Bridget Buckle gained 25–50% of the votes

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2009

6 May 2009

  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

20 April 2009

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

2008

28 October 2008

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

  • All 10 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 2
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  • 5 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 10 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Fbs-IFA LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Fbs-IFA LLP (FRN 499204) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2009 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Fbs-IFA’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7099 8604 and the website fbs-ifa.com for Fbs-IFA. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Fbs-IFA a scam or clone?
Fbs-IFA 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 Fbs-IFA?
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 Fbs-IFA to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Fbs-IFA?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Fbs-IFA: Mr Joseph Procopio (25–50% of votes) and Ms Lorna Bridget Buckle (25–50% of votes).
Who runs Fbs-IFA?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Fbs-IFA: Lorna Bridget Buckle and Joseph Procopio.
How long has Fbs-IFA been in business?
The company was formed on 28 October 2008, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2009.

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