Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited

Reference number: 208159

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 5 warnings 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.

Also registered under the Money Laundering Regulations

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, 1 thing worth a closer look

  • When interactivebrokers.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7710 5630 is
  • Whether EC3M 3BY is a shared office: 26 other firms give it
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Other names (1)

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

  • Interactive Brokers (UK) Ltd 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 (5)
  • +31 202 326 341
  • +31 202 623 601
  • +31 203 082 694
  • +33 (1) 84 88 33 83
  • 07487 367083
Fake email addresses (7)
  • emma.l@interactivebrokers.legal
  • ericalbert@xtradecons.com
  • james.a@interactivebrokers.legal
  • kristin.r@interactivebrokers.legal
  • support@ibl-markets.com
  • victoria.r@interactivebrokers.limited
  • victoria.r@interactivebrokers.ltd
Fake websites (1)
  • ibl-markets.com
The 5 FCA warnings these came from

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

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.
  • 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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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Establishing/operating/winding up a personal pension scheme
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)
  • Sending dematerialised instructions

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
03958476
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 March 2000 (26 years old)
Registered office
20 Fenchurch Street, Floor 12, London, EC3M 3BY, England
Nature of business
  • Security and commodity contracts dealing activities (SIC 66120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Gerald Perez Director Oct 1963 3 May 2000 2 other companies
Jonathan Chait Director Mar 1961 31 Mar 2003 None
Earl Harold Nemser Director Jan 1947 21 Mar 2016 1 other company
Richard Patrick Styger Secretary Not published 9 Feb 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
3
still active
3

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

Interactive Brokers (U.K.)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (23) All events (45)

2024

29 February 2024

  • Ib Exchange Corp gave up control
  • Thomas Peterffy gained significant control

Companies House

2023

15 September 2023

  • Earl Nemser no longer has significant control
  • Gerald Perez no longer has significant control
  • Ib Exchange Corp took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Jonathan Chait no longer has significant control
  • Thomas Peterffy no longer has significant control
  • William George Sirett no longer has significant control

Companies House

24 January 2023

  • Paul Brody no longer has significant control

Companies House

4 January 2023

  • Changed its registered name from "Interactive Brokers (UK) Ltd"

FCA register

2018

12 September 2018

  • William George Sirett gained significant control

Companies House

16 May 2018

  • Yograj Aggarwal no longer has significant control

Companies House

2016

25 August 2016

  • FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm

FCA warning list

6 April 2016

  • Earl Nemser gained significant control
  • Gerald Perez gained significant control
  • Jonathan Chait gained significant control
  • Paul Brody gained significant control
  • Thomas Peterffy gained significant control
  • Yograj Aggarwal gained significant control

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2002

6 February 2002

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

FCA register

2000

28 March 2000

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 45 events

  • All 45 events in its history (23 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 17
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  • 3 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 45 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited (FRN 208159) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2002 and works as an investment platform or stockbroker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Interactive Brokers (U.K.)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7710 5630 and the website interactivebrokers.co.uk for Interactive Brokers (U.K.). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Interactive Brokers (U.K.) a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated Interactive Brokers (U.K.): the FCA has published 5 warnings about fake versions of it, using contact details that are not the firm's. Only trust the details the FCA register gives for Interactive Brokers (U.K.), shown on this page.
Is my money safe with Interactive Brokers (U.K.)?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Interactive Brokers (U.K.) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Interactive Brokers (U.K.)?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Interactive Brokers (U.K.): Mr. Thomas Peterffy (significant influence or control). Before that, it was controlled by Ib Exchange Corp, Mr Paul Brody and Mr Yograj Aggarwal.
Who runs Interactive Brokers (U.K.)?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Interactive Brokers (U.K.): Gerald Perez, Jonathan Chait and Earl Harold Nemser.
How long has Interactive Brokers (U.K.) been in business?
The company was formed on 28 March 2000, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2002.
Does Interactive Brokers (U.K.) use any other names?
It has previously used the name Interactive Brokers (UK) Ltd.

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