First Commercial Bank

Reference number: 204655

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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 firstbank.com.tw first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7417 0000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2M 2SJ
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
Show FCA detail (6 permissions)
  • Accepting Deposits
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender

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
BR001616
Company status
Open
Company type
UK establishment of an overseas company
Incorporated
26 April 1984 (42 years old)
Registered office
29 Wilson Street, London, EC2M 2SJ

Key dates in its history

First Commercial Bank’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (10)

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1998

1 June 1998

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

1984

26 April 1984

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

  • All 10 events in its history (6 shown here)
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  • All 10 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is First Commercial Bank FCA authorised?
Yes, First Commercial Bank (FRN 204655) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is First Commercial Bank’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7417 0000 and the website firstbank.com.tw for First Commercial Bank. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is First Commercial Bank a scam or clone?
First Commercial Bank 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 First Commercial Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about First Commercial Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
How long has First Commercial Bank been in business?
The company was formed on 26 April 1984. Companies House now lists it as open.

Sources and links

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