Pareto Securities Limited

Reference number: 194126

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

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 paretosec.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7786 4370 is
  • Who else gives the postcode W1J 8DS
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Other names (2)

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

  • Ocean Equities Limited Former name
  • Q Investment Services Limited Former name

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (1)
  • 020 7193 9006
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

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.
Show FCA detail (5 permissions)
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Companies House record

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

Company number
03994976
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 May 2000 (26 years old)
Registered office
11 Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8DS, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Eirik Haavaldsen Director Dec 1984 18 Apr 2019 None
Christian Jomaas Director May 1968 18 Sep 2019 None
Petter Sagfossen Director Mar 1980 18 Sep 2019 None
Anders Endreson Director Jun 1959 8 Jan 2024 None
Inge Edvardsen Director Dec 1970 10 Apr 2024 None
Katie Woodgate Secretary Not published 1 Apr 2016 –

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 5 directors run no other company
  • All 22 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Pareto Securities’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (9) All events (49)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Svein Stole gained significant control

Companies House

2014

1 October 2014

  • FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm

FCA warning list

2 January 2014

  • Changed its registered name from "Ocean Equities Limited"

FCA register

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2003

14 May 2003

  • Changed its registered name from "Q Investment Services Limited"

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2000

29 November 2000

  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

16 May 2000

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 49 events

  • All 49 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 37
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Firms connected to Pareto Securities

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

connected firm
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Pareto Securities

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  • Every company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 49 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Pareto Securities Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Pareto Securities Limited (FRN 194126) 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 Pareto Securities’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7786 4370 and the website paretosec.com for Pareto Securities. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Pareto Securities a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated Pareto Securities: the FCA has published a warning about fake versions of it, using contact details that are not the firm's. Only trust the details the FCA register gives for Pareto Securities, shown on this page.
Is my money safe with Pareto Securities?
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 Pareto Securities to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Pareto Securities?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Pareto Securities: Mr Svein Stole (significant influence or control).
Who runs Pareto Securities?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Pareto Securities: Eirik Haavaldsen, Christian Jomaas, Petter Sagfossen, Anders Endreson and Inge Edvardsen.
How long has Pareto Securities been in business?
The company was formed on 16 May 2000, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Pareto Securities use any other names?
It has previously used 2 other names: Ocean Equities Limited and Q Investment Services Limited.

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