Nephila Advisors (UK) Limited

Reference number: 1014480

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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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  • Website

    nephila.com

  • Phone number

    07860 598715

  • Address

    Nephila Advisors (UK) Limited, Walsingham House 4th Floor,, Walsingham House, 35 Seething Lane, London, City Of London, EC3N 4AH, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When nephila.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 07860 598715 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC3N 4AH
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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.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • 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.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
08812429
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 December 2013 (12 years old)
Registered office
Walsingham House 4th Floor, Walsingham House, 35 Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AH, England
Nature of business
  • Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding (SIC 66290)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Steven Mark Glassman Director Aug 1964 12 Dec 2013 None
Adam George Beatty Director Dec 1968 29 Sep 2022 12 other companies
Maria Wittman Rapin Director Jul 1981 19 Feb 2024 None

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
12
still active
12
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 12 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
  • The one on the FCA register
  • All 4 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (8) All events (14)

2025

27 June 2025

  • Nephila Holdings Ltd gave up control

Companies House

24 February 2025

  • Laura Ann Taylor no longer has significant control
  • Markel Group Inc gained significant control
  • Nephila Holdings Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2024

16 December 2024

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Laura Ann Taylor gained significant control

Companies House

2013

12 December 2013

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 14 events

  • All 14 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 5
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Firms connected to Nephila Advisors (UK)

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

connected firm
1
share a director
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: shared directors (1), the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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  • 12 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 14 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Nephila Advisors (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Nephila Advisors (UK) Limited (FRN 1014480) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2024 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Nephila Advisors (UK)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 07860 598715 and the website nephila.com for Nephila Advisors (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Nephila Advisors (UK) a scam or clone?
Nephila Advisors (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 Nephila Advisors (UK)?
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 Nephila Advisors (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Nephila Advisors (UK)?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Nephila Advisors (UK): Markel Group Inc (significant influence or control). Before that, it was controlled by Nephila Holdings Ltd and Laura Ann Taylor.
Who runs Nephila Advisors (UK)?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Nephila Advisors (UK): Steven Mark Glassman, Adam George Beatty and Maria Wittman Rapin.
How long has Nephila Advisors (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 12 December 2013, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2024.

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