Kexim Bank (UK) Limited

Reference number: 204490

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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 koreaexim.go.kr first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7562 5500 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2M 6XB
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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.
  • 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
  • Dealing in investments as principal

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
02693038
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 March 1992 (34 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
Chris Peter Edwards Director Aug 1956 7 Nov 2018 1 other company
Philip Robert Gowman Director May 1962 1 Jul 2024 None
Taeyung Lim Director Mar 1977 15 Aug 2024 None
Phillip Douglas Fletcher Director Sep 1957 30 Oct 2024 None
Youngchul Ok Director May 1966 6 Dec 2024 None
Hyukjoon Kwon Director Sep 1974 18 Mar 2026 None
Matthew Victor Bates Secretary Not published 9 Sep 2021 –

Other companies run by these 6 directors

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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 85 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (13) All events (188)

2020

15 January 2020

  • Hojun Kim no longer has significant control

Companies House

2018

23 July 2018

  • Jongmin Hong no longer has significant control

Companies House

2017

7 July 2017

  • Bumsuk Cha no longer has significant control
  • Jongmin Hong gained significant control

Companies House

3 January 2017

  • Hojun Kim gained significant control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Bumsuk Cha gained significant control
  • The Export Import Bank Of Korea 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

1998

1 June 1998

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

1992

3 March 1992

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 188 events

  • All 188 events in its history (13 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 172
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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 188 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Kexim Bank (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Kexim Bank (UK) Limited (FRN 204490) 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 Kexim Bank (UK)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7562 5500 and the website koreaexim.go.kr/uk for Kexim Bank (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Kexim Bank (UK) a scam or clone?
Kexim 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 Kexim Bank (UK)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Kexim Bank (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Kexim Bank (UK)?
Kexim Bank (UK) is owned by The Export Import Bank Of Korea, which holds 75–100% of shares and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016. Before that, it was controlled by Mr. Bumsuk Cha, Mr Jongmin Hong and Mr. Hojun Kim.
Who runs Kexim Bank (UK)?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Kexim Bank (UK): Chris Peter Edwards, Philip Robert Gowman, Taeyung Lim, Phillip Douglas Fletcher, Youngchul Ok and Hyukjoon Kwon.
How long has Kexim Bank (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 3 March 1992, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.

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