Fraser Hart Limited

Reference number: 710549

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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 fraserhart.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 8967 5801 is
  • Who else gives the postcode G1 3ED
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Other names (5)

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

  • Bernstones Trading name: A name it trades under now.
  • borndiamonds.co.uk Trading name: A name it trades under now.
  • Crouch Trading name: A name it trades under now.
  • Crouch The Goldsmiths Trading name: A name it trades under now.
  • Lyons Jewellers Trading name: A name it trades under now.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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 (1 permission)
  • Credit Broking

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 status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 May 1935 (91 years old)
Registered office
19 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3ED
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (SIC 47770)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Anthony Obernik Director Jul 1943 26 Jul 2007 12 other companies
Noel Coyle Director Dec 1962 26 Jul 2007 13 other companies
Ronan Killian Director Nov 1988 1 Jul 2024 None
Ronan Killian Secretary Not published 8 Dec 2022 –

Other companies run by these 3 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
13
closed down
9
run together
12

In the full report: all 13 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 12 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 14 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Fraser Hart’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2016

6 April 2016

  • Fred Hill (Glasgow) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

29 October 2015

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2007

26 July 2007

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

Companies House

1935

2 May 1935

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 34 events

  • All 34 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 21
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Firms like Fraser Hart

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In Glasgow

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  • 13 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 34 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Fraser Hart Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Fraser Hart Limited (FRN 710549) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since October 2015 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Fraser Hart’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 8967 5801 and the website fraserhart.co.uk for Fraser Hart. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Fraser Hart a scam or clone?
Fraser Hart 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 Fraser Hart?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Fraser Hart handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Fraser Hart to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Fraser Hart?
Fraser Hart is owned by Fred Hill (Glasgow) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Fraser Hart?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Fraser Hart: Anthony Obernik, Noel Coyle and Ronan Killian.
How long has Fraser Hart been in business?
The company was formed on 2 May 1935, and has held its current FCA authorisation since October 2015.
Does Fraser Hart use any other names?
It trades as Bernstones, borndiamonds.co.uk, Crouch, Crouch The Goldsmiths and Lyons Jewellers.

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