Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing) Limited

Reference number: 679618

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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 genesiscapital.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 8255 5505 is
  • Who else gives the postcode KT10 9SL
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Other names (7)

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

  • www.gcapdirect.com Trading name
  • SAP Financing Former trading name
  • www.asset-funding.com Former trading name
  • www.funding-business.com Former trading name
  • www.it-funding.co.uk Former trading name
  • www.leaseloop.co.uk Former trading name
  • www.vehicle-finance.net Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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 (7 permissions)
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • Providing Credit Information Services

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
06903123
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 May 2009 (17 years old)
Registered office
1 High Street, F1, Sandown House, Esher, KT10 9SL, England
Nature of business
  • Financial leasing (SIC 64910)
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Matthew Geoffrey Porton-Bowden Director Sep 1969 12 May 2009 11 other companies
Phillip Ray Scales Fca Secretary Not published 26 Jul 2011 –

Other companies run by its director

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
11
closed down
8
still active
3

In the full report: all 11 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of its director sits on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 2 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (22)

2016

12 May 2016

  • Matthew Geoffrey Porton-Bowden took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

14 September 2015

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

FCA register

2009

12 May 2009

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 22 events

  • All 22 events in its history (4 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 3
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  • 11 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 22 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing) Limited (FRN 679618) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since September 2015 and works as a debt collector. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 8255 5505 and the website genesiscapital.co.uk for Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing) a scam or clone?
Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing) 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 Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing)?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing)?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing): Matthew Geoffrey Porton-Bowden (75–100% of shares).
Who runs Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing)?
Companies House lists one director of Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing): Matthew Geoffrey Porton-Bowden.
How long has Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing) been in business?
The company was formed on 12 May 2009, and has held its current FCA authorisation since September 2015.
Does Genesis Capital (Finance & Leasing) use any other names?
It trades as www.gcapdirect.com. It has previously used 6 other names, including SAP Financing, www.asset-funding.com and www.funding-business.com.

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