First Equity Limited

Reference number: 124394

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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

  • When firstequitylimited.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7374 2212 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2M 5QQ
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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)
  • 09710 76749
  • 09710 76801
Fake email addresses (3)
  • j.auclair@onecryptotrade.com
  • service.financier@onecryptotrade.com
  • support@onecryptotrade.com
Fake websites (1)
  • onecryptotrade.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 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)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

Limits on what they may do

  • This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.

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
02019652
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 May 1986 (40 years old)
Registered office
Salisbury House, London Wall, London, EC2M 5QQ
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Paul Michael Henry Director Jul 1956 24 Feb 2000 3 other companies
Peter Jeremy Lock Director Oct 1956 12 Jul 2011 3 other companies
Cameron John Parry Director Oct 1974 24 Apr 2017 13 other companies
Simon James Hodson Director May 1956 4 May 2017 None
Peter Jeremy Lock Secretary Not published 29 Sep 2011 –

Other companies run by these 4 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
9
went insolvent
1

In the full report: all 16 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The one that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 2 companies these 4 directors run together
  • All 16 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (9) All events (45)

2026

4 February 2026

  • FCA imposed a requirement (May control but not hold client money)

FCA register

2020

29 April 2020

  • FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm

FCA warning list

2016

6 April 2016

  • First Equity Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA 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

2000

24 February 2000

  • Board replaced: all 3 directors left and 3 new directors took over

Companies House

1988

29 April 1988

  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1986

14 May 1986

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 45 events

  • All 45 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 33
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  • 16 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 45 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is First Equity Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, First Equity Limited (FRN 124394) 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 a limit on what it may do.
What is First Equity’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7374 2212 and the website firstequitylimited.com for First Equity. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is First Equity a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated First Equity: 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 First Equity, shown on this page.
Is my money safe with First Equity?
It may control client money but not hold it. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about First Equity to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns First Equity?
First Equity is owned by First Equity Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs First Equity?
Companies House lists 4 directors of First Equity: Paul Michael Henry, Peter Jeremy Lock, Cameron John Parry and Simon James Hodson.
How long has First Equity been in business?
The company was formed on 14 May 1986, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.

Sources and links

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