Hbl Bank UK Limited

Reference number: 188585

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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 hblbankuk.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 3084 4797 is
  • Who else gives the postcode W1H 6DZ
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Other names (2)

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

  • Habib Bank UK Trading name
  • Habibsons Bank Limited Former name

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.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • 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
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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
01719649
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 April 1983 (43 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Sagheer Mufti Director Apr 1958 1 May 2019 1 other company
Andreas Manuel Ponce De Leon Director Dec 1971 3 Dec 2020 1 other company
Khalid Qurashi Director Apr 1951 1 Nov 2022 None
Andrea Farace Director Mar 1956 1 Nov 2022 12 other companies
Suzanne Elisabeth Clark Director Jan 1970 1 Nov 2022 3 other companies
Robert Anthony Annibale Director Jun 1958 1 Apr 2024 7 other companies
Farhan Talib Director Aug 1972 1 May 2024 None
Irfan Ahmed Meer Director Jul 1975 16 Apr 2026 None
Simone Imogen Baker Secretary Not published 1 Oct 2025 –

Other companies run by these 8 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
24
closed down
8
went insolvent
1

In the full report: all 24 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 8 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The one that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register
  • All 38 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Hbl Bank UK’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (78)

2018

12 December 2018

  • Changed its registered name from "Habibsons Bank Limited"

FCA register

2016

30 June 2016

  • Habib Allied Holding Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

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

1999

7 January 1999

  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1983

29 April 1983

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 78 events

  • All 78 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 65
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Firms connected to Hbl Bank UK

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

connected firm
1
share a director
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: shared directors (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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  • 24 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 78 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Hbl Bank UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Hbl Bank UK Limited (FRN 188585) 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 Hbl Bank UK’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 3084 4797 and the website hblbankuk.com for Hbl Bank UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Hbl Bank UK a scam or clone?
Hbl Bank UK 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 Hbl Bank UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Hbl Bank UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Hbl Bank UK?
Hbl Bank UK is owned by Habib Allied Holding Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 30 June 2016.
Who runs Hbl Bank UK?
Companies House lists 8 directors of Hbl Bank UK: Sagheer Mufti, Andreas Manuel Ponce De Leon, Khalid Qurashi, Andrea Farace, Suzanne Elisabeth Clark, Robert Anthony Annibale and 2 more.
How long has Hbl Bank UK been in business?
The company was formed on 29 April 1983, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Hbl Bank UK use any other names?
It trades as Habib Bank UK. It has previously used the name Habibsons Bank Limited.

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