London Forfaiting Company Limited

Reference number: 484947

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On the register, but not FCA authorised

This firm is registered with the FCA for anti-money-laundering checks only, which is why it appears on the register. That is not authorisation: the FCA does not oversee how it treats customers, and FSCS protection does not apply.

What does this mean?
  • Some businesses are required by law to have an anti-money-laundering supervisor. For this kind of business that supervisor is the FCA, and the registration is the only reason the firm appears on the FCA register.
  • What the FCA checks is narrow: that the firm identifies its customers, keeps records, and reports suspicious activity. It is the anti-crime paperwork behind a bank asking you for ID.
  • It does not check anything about you as a customer. Not whether the firm treats you fairly, not whether it is financially sound, not whether what it sells is any good. The FCA describes firms registered this way as “not authorised or subject to wider FCA regulation”.
  • So if the firm fails or treats you badly, there is no FSCS compensation, and the Financial Ombudsman Service usually cannot look at a complaint about unregulated business.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When forfaiting.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7397 1510 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2N 2HE
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Past FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Money-laundering registration only
    This firm is registered for anti-money-laundering supervision only. It is not FCA-authorised. Money you hand over is not protected by the FSCS, and the Financial Ombudsman Service may not be able to consider a complaint about unregulated business.

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
01733470
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 June 1983 (43 years old)
Registered office
15-18 Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2HE, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
John Carmel Grech (Dr) Director Aug 1948 9 May 2016 None
Hussain Abdul Aziz Lalani Director Aug 1975 18 Jul 2019 None
Samer Abbouchi Director May 1982 24 Apr 2024 None
Simon Jethro Lay Director Sep 1957 27 Aug 2024 1 other company
Teuta Bakalli Director Jun 1971 2 Jan 2025 None
William Ramzan Secretary Not published 23 Oct 2009 –

Other companies run by these 5 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
still active
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 32 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

London Forfaiting Company’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (60)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Fimbank PLC took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2008

30 June 2008

  • Registered with the FCA

FCA register

2003

24 September 2003

  • Board replaced: all 7 directors left and 5 new directors took over

Companies House

1983

22 June 1983

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 60 events

  • All 60 events in its history (4 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 56
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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 60 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is London Forfaiting Company Limited FCA authorised?
London Forfaiting Company Limited (FRN 484947) is registered with the FCA under the Money Laundering Regulations only. That is anti-money-laundering supervision, not FCA authorisation, and the FCA does not supervise the firm's conduct.
What is London Forfaiting Company’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7397 1510 and the website forfaiting.com for London Forfaiting Company. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is London Forfaiting Company a scam or clone?
London Forfaiting Company is genuinely on the FCA's money-laundering register, so it is not an outright fake, but registration is not authorisation, and scammers impersonate registered firms too. Verify contact details against the register before sending money.
Is my money safe with London Forfaiting Company?
Money you hand to London Forfaiting Company is not protected by the FSCS. Money-laundering registration carries no compensation scheme, and the Financial Ombudsman Service may not be able to consider a complaint about unregulated business.
Who owns London Forfaiting Company?
London Forfaiting Company is owned by Fimbank PLC, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs London Forfaiting Company?
Companies House lists 5 directors of London Forfaiting Company: John Carmel Grech (Dr), Hussain Abdul Aziz Lalani, Samer Abbouchi, Simon Jethro Lay and Teuta Bakalli.
How long has London Forfaiting Company been in business?
The company was formed on 22 June 1983.

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