Hudson Bay Capital UK LLP: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Authorised for 2 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2018

Website, phone number and address

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Website

hudsonbaycapital.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

020 3893 3022
Address

5th Floor 16 St James's Street, London, SW1A 1ER, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When hudsonbaycapital.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 3893 3022 is
Who else gives the postcode SW1A 1ER

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)
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

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: OC420548 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Limited liability partnership
Incorporated: 5 January 2018 (8 years old)
Registered office: 5th Floor 16 St James's Street, London, SW1A 1ER, United Kingdom

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Paul Godfrey	LLP designated member	Sep 1975	1 May 2018	1 other company
Benjamin Clerget	LLP designated member	Jun 1975	1 Dec 2020	1 other company
Anthony John Burton	LLP designated member	Jul 1971	8 Feb 2023	1 other company
HUDSON BAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (UK) LTD	Corporate LLP designated member	Not published	5 Jan 2018	None

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: 3
closed down: 2
is FCA-registered: 1

In the full report: all 3 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The one on the FCA register
All 9 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Hudson Bay Capital UK’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (18)

2024

1 May 2024

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

FCA register

2018

5 January 2018

Incorporated at Companies House
Hudson Bay Capital Management (UK) Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

In the full report: all 18 events

All 18 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 13

Firms connected to Hudson Bay Capital UK

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

connected firms: 2
share its postcode: 2
past link: 1

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
1 past link through former directors

Firms like Hudson Bay Capital UK

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3 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 18 events in its history
2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Hudson Bay Capital UK LLP FCA authorised?

Yes, Hudson Bay Capital UK LLP (FRN 1003945) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2024 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Hudson Bay Capital UK’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 3893 3022 and the website hudsonbaycapital.com for Hudson Bay Capital UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Hudson Bay Capital UK a scam or clone?

Hudson Bay Capital 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 Hudson Bay Capital UK?

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 Hudson Bay Capital UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Hudson Bay Capital UK?

Hudson Bay Capital UK is owned by Hudson Bay Capital Management (UK) Ltd, which holds 75–100% of votes, 75–100% of surplus assets and can appoint and remove the board, since 5 January 2018.

Who runs Hudson Bay Capital UK?

Companies House lists 4 directors of Hudson Bay Capital UK: Paul Godfrey, Benjamin Clerget, Anthony John Burton and Hudson Bay Capital Management (UK) Ltd.

How long has Hudson Bay Capital UK been in business?

The company was formed on 5 January 2018, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2024.