Gmo U.K. Limited

Reference number: 224540

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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 gmo.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7814 7600 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SE1 9BG
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Other names (1)

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

  • GMO Europe Limited Former name

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 (4)
  • 00353 1437 2493
  • 00353 1437 2494
  • 020 7305 5532
  • 020 8088 9293
Fake email addresses (4)
  • info@gmofunds.com
  • info@gmoinvestmanagement.com
  • john@gmoim.co.uk
  • john@gmoinvestmentmanagement.com
Fake websites (4)
  • gmofunds.com
  • gmoim.co.uk
  • gmoinvestmentmanagement.com
  • gmoinvestmentmanagement.net
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

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)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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
04658801
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 February 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Fund management activities (SIC 66300)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Arron John Day Director May 1977 1 Jan 2016 None
Alexander Martyn Bark Director Aug 1969 1 Jan 2016 1 other company
Gregory Lance Pottle Director Jul 1971 28 Feb 2018 None
Philip Scott Zachos Director Feb 1979 4 Feb 2020 None
Tara Ann Pari Director Apr 1976 14 Apr 2021 None
Amee Patel Director Feb 1982 14 Sep 2023 None

Other companies run by these 6 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 company
1
closed down
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 19 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Gmo U.K.’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (44)

2017

3 April 2017

  • FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm

FCA warning list

2016

6 April 2016

  • Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2003

5 December 2003

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

FCA register

20 November 2003

  • Changed its registered name from "GMO Europe Limited"

FCA register

6 February 2003

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 44 events

  • All 44 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 34
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Firms connected to Gmo U.K.

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Gmo U.K.. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
4
share its postcode
4

In the full report: all 4 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (4)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Gmo U.K.

Other firms of the same type (financial adviser), nearest first.

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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 44 events in its history
  • 4 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Gmo U.K. Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Gmo U.K. Limited (FRN 224540) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2003 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Gmo U.K.’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7814 7600 and the website gmo.com for Gmo U.K.. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Gmo U.K. a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated Gmo U.K.: 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 Gmo U.K., shown on this page.
Is my money safe with Gmo U.K.?
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 Gmo U.K. to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Gmo U.K.?
Gmo U.K. is owned by Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Gmo U.K.?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Gmo U.K.: Arron John Day, Alexander Martyn Bark, Gregory Lance Pottle, Philip Scott Zachos, Tara Ann Pari and Amee Patel.
How long has Gmo U.K. been in business?
The company was formed on 6 February 2003, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2003.
Does Gmo U.K. use any other names?
It has previously used the name GMO Europe Limited.

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