Federated Hermes (UK) LLP

Reference number: 469674

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

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

Website, phone number and address

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.

In the full report: 3 background checks, 1 thing worth a closer look

  • When federatedhermes.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7292 8620 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2V 6ET
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Other names (3)

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

  • Federated Investors (UK) LLP Former name
  • Federated Prime Rate Capital Management LLP Former name
  • Prime Rate Capital Management LLP Former name

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (2)
  • 002071937328
  • 8715283698
Fake websites (1)
  • primemanagementfinancial.com
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments · Run or oversee funds 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
  • Managing a UK UCITS
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Unable to hold client assets for MiFID activities
    Unable to hold client money or safeguard and administer assets (without arranging) in relation to any investment services and activities (to which MiFID applies)

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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
OC327292
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
30 March 2007 (19 years old)
Registered office
Sixth Floor, 150 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6ET, England

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
FEDERATED HERMES LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 18 Mar 2024 3 other companies
HERMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD Corporate LLP designated member Not published 13 Sep 2024 2 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
3
closed down
1
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 3 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 one on the FCA register
  • The 2 companies these 2 directors run together
  • All 12 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Federated Hermes (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (15) All events (28)

2024

18 March 2024

  • Federated Hermes Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Federated Holdings (UK) II Limited gave up control

Companies House

6 March 2024

  • Federated Holdings (UK) II Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Federated Holdings (UK) Limited gave up control

Companies House

2020

23 June 2020

  • Changed its registered name from "Federated Investors (UK) LLP"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Federated Holdings (UK) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

12 November 2015

  • FCA imposed a requirement (Unable to hold client assets for MiFID activities)

FCA register

2013

23 September 2013

  • Changed its registered name from "Federated Prime Rate Capital Management LLP"

FCA register

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2012

10 July 2012

  • FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm

FCA warning list

16 April 2012

  • Changed its registered name from "Prime Rate Capital Management LLP"

FCA register

13 April 2012

  • Board replaced: all 5 directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2007

22 November 2007

  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

12 November 2007

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

30 March 2007

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 28 events

  • All 28 events in its history (15 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 10
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Firms connected to Federated Hermes (UK)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Federated Hermes (UK). A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
5
share its postcode
5

In the full report: all 5 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (5)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 3 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 28 events in its history
  • 5 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Federated Hermes (UK) LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Federated Hermes (UK) LLP (FRN 469674) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since November 2007 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed a limit on what it may do.
What is Federated Hermes (UK)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7292 8620 and the website federatedhermes.com/us/uk-ucits/home.do for Federated Hermes (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Federated Hermes (UK) a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated Federated Hermes (UK): the FCA has published a warning about fake versions of it, using contact details that are not the firm's. Only trust the details the FCA register gives for Federated Hermes (UK), shown on this page.
Is my money safe with Federated Hermes (UK)?
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 Federated Hermes (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Federated Hermes (UK)?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Federated Hermes (UK): Federated Hermes Limited (75–100% of surplus assets). Before that, it was controlled by Federated Holdings (UK) Limited and Federated Holdings (UK) II Limited.
Who runs Federated Hermes (UK)?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Federated Hermes (UK): Federated Hermes Limited and Hermes Investment Management Ltd.
How long has Federated Hermes (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 30 March 2007, and has held its current FCA authorisation since November 2007.
Does Federated Hermes (UK) use any other names?
It has previously used 3 other names: Federated Investors (UK) LLP, Federated Prime Rate Capital Management LLP and Prime Rate Capital Management LLP.

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