FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited

Reference number: 159360

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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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  • When fidelity.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01732 361144 is
  • Who else gives the postcode KT20 6RP
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Other names (2)

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

  • Fidelity International Investment Advisors (UK) Limited Former name
  • Fidelity Research (UK) Limited Former name

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.
  • 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
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

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

Company number
01802466
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 March 1984 (42 years old)
Registered office
Beech Gate Millfield Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6RP, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Security and commodity contracts dealing activities (SIC 66120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Maria Isabella Abbonizio Director Jun 1975 9 Dec 2019 1 other company
Romain Jean-Marie Boscher Director Oct 1972 28 Jan 2022 2 other companies
Niamh Brodie-Machura Director Jun 1976 2 Jul 2024 1 other company
FIL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 16 Nov 2020 –

Other companies run by these 3 directors

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other companies
2
still active
2
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 2 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register
  • The 1 company these 3 directors run together
  • All 36 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

FIL Investment Advisors (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (81)

2016

7 April 2016

  • Abigail Johnson no longer has significant control

Companies House

6 April 2016

  • Abigail Johnson gained significant control
  • Fil Holdings (UK) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2008

15 July 2008

  • Changed its registered name from "Fidelity International Investment Advisors (UK) Limited"

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register · Companies House

1992

3 November 1992

  • Changed its registered name from "Fidelity Research (UK) Limited"

FCA register

1984

22 March 1984

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

1901

1 January 1901

  • Regulated by the Investment Management Regulatory Organisation from this date

FCA register

In the full report: all 81 events

  • All 81 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 67
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Firms connected to FIL Investment Advisors (UK)

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

connected firm
1
share a director
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: shared directors (1), the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like FIL Investment Advisors (UK)

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In Tadworth

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  • 2 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 81 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited (FRN 159360) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is FIL Investment Advisors (UK)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01732 361144 and the website fidelity.co.uk for FIL Investment Advisors (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is FIL Investment Advisors (UK) a scam or clone?
FIL Investment Advisors (UK) 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 FIL Investment Advisors (UK)?
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 FIL Investment Advisors (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns FIL Investment Advisors (UK)?
FIL Investment Advisors (UK) is owned by Fil Holdings (UK) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016. Before that, it was controlled by Ms Abigail Johnson.
Who runs FIL Investment Advisors (UK)?
Companies House lists 3 directors of FIL Investment Advisors (UK): Maria Isabella Abbonizio, Romain Jean-Marie Boscher and Niamh Brodie-Machura.
How long has FIL Investment Advisors (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 22 March 1984, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does FIL Investment Advisors (UK) use any other names?
It has previously used 2 other names: Fidelity International Investment Advisors (UK) Limited and Fidelity Research (UK) Limited.

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