Michael Gregoriou

Reference number: 215601

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Appointed representative

Michael Gregoriou does not hold FCA authorisation of their own, and acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for their regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Openwork Limited Reference number: 408285 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Michael Gregoriou (FRN 215601) is an AR of Openwork Limited (FRN 408285). When you use Michael Gregoriou's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Michael Gregoriou, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    07976 731663

  • Address

    Elton Lawn, Mizpah Grove, Elton, Bury, BL8 2SD, United Kingdom

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Other names (1)

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

  • Mike Gregoriou Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Openwork Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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

Michael Gregoriou’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2006

15 November 2006

  • Changed its registered name from "Mike Gregoriou"

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2002

12 July 2002

  • Became an appointed representative

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Michael Gregoriou FCA authorised?
Michael Gregoriou (FRN 215601) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Michael Gregoriou?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Michael Gregoriou (FRN 215601) is an AR of Openwork Limited (FRN 408285). When you use Michael Gregoriou's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Michael Gregoriou, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
What is Michael Gregoriou’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 07976 731663 for Michael Gregoriou. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Michael Gregoriou a scam or clone?
Michael Gregoriou 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 Michael Gregoriou?
Protection works through Openwork Limited, the principal firm responsible for Michael Gregoriou's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Does Michael Gregoriou use any other names?
It has previously used the name Mike Gregoriou.

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