Mark Bischoff

Reference number: 131520

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Authorised by the FCA

Mark Bischoff is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    01473 250063

  • Address

    Medical Insurance & Advisory Service, 9 Cromwell Court, 16 St. Peters Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1XG, United Kingdom

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Other names (7)

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

  • Medical Insurance and Advisory Service Trading name
  • MIAS Trading name
  • Foundation - Direct Former trading name
  • MIAS Financial Planning Former trading name
  • MI Financial Former trading name
  • MI Insurance Former trading name
  • MI Wealth Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
Show FCA detail (8 permissions)
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Administration
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in 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.

Key dates in its history

Mark Bischoff’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (21)

2023

18 May 2023

  • Changed its registered name from "Medical Insurance and Advisory Service"

FCA register

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA 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

1994

10 October 1994

  • Regulated by the Personal Investment Authority from this date

FCA register

In the full report: all 21 events

  • All 21 events in its history (5 shown here)
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Firms connected to Mark Bischoff

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

connected firms
2
share its postcode
2

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  • How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Mark Bischoff

Other firms of the same type (financial adviser), nearest first.

In Ipswich

Citrus Wealth Management LimitedIpswichAuthorisedDebenwood Financial Planning LtdIpswichAuthorisedDoug Wade Insurance ConsultantIpswichAuthorisedFraser - Hann Financial Services LimitedIpswichAuthorisedGalleon Wealth Management LtdIpswichAuthorisedGary BunkellIpswichAuthorised

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  • 2 background checks on its contact details
  • All 21 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Mark Bischoff FCA authorised?
Yes, Mark Bischoff (FRN 131520) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Mark Bischoff’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01473 250063 for Mark Bischoff. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Mark Bischoff a scam or clone?
Mark Bischoff 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 Mark Bischoff?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Mark Bischoff to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Does Mark Bischoff use any other names?
It trades as Medical Insurance and Advisory Service and MIAS. It has previously used 5 other names, including Foundation - Direct, MIAS Financial Planning and MI Financial.

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