Philippine National Bank (Europe) PLC

Reference number: 204532

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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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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When pnb.com.ph first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7313 2300 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SW1V 1AU
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Other names (2)

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

  • PNB (EUROPE) Trading name
  • PNB (EUROPE) PLC Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • 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
02939223
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
15 June 1994 (32 years old)
Registered office
238 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1AU, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Nestor Punzal Pascual Director Sep 1964 12 Sep 2014 None
Chester Yu Luy Director Jan 1969 19 Dec 2019 None
Christopher Peter Edwards Director Aug 1956 1 Oct 2020 1 other company
Simon Udale Director Apr 1940 6 Oct 2020 1 other company
Christopher James Nelson Director Apr 1959 24 Aug 2021 None
Cristy Mendoza Vicentina Director Apr 1971 15 Dec 2023 None
MBG PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 1 Oct 2023 –

Other companies run by these 6 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
2
still active
2

In the full report: all 2 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 59 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Philippine National Bank (Europe)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (11) All events (128)

2022

28 June 2022

  • Lucio Tan stopped being the majority owner

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Lucio Tan became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2015

17 July 2015

  • Changed its registered name from "PNB (EUROPE) PLC"

FCA register

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2011

31 October 2011

  • Changed its registered name from "Philippine National Bank (Europe) Plc"

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1998

1 June 1998

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

1996

3 September 1996

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 7 new directors took over

Companies House

1994

15 June 1994

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 128 events

  • All 128 events in its history (11 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 112
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  • 2 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 128 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Philippine National Bank (Europe) PLC FCA authorised?
Yes, Philippine National Bank (Europe) PLC (FRN 204532) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Philippine National Bank (Europe)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7313 2300 and the website pnb.com.ph/europe for Philippine National Bank (Europe). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Philippine National Bank (Europe) a scam or clone?
Philippine National Bank (Europe) 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 Philippine National Bank (Europe)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Philippine National Bank (Europe) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Philippine National Bank (Europe)?
Companies House lists no one with significant control of Philippine National Bank (Europe) now. Before that, it was controlled by Lucio Tan.
Who runs Philippine National Bank (Europe)?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Philippine National Bank (Europe): Nestor Punzal Pascual, Chester Yu Luy, Christopher Peter Edwards, Simon Udale, Christopher James Nelson and Cristy Mendoza Vicentina.
How long has Philippine National Bank (Europe) been in business?
The company was formed on 15 June 1994, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Philippine National Bank (Europe) use any other names?
It trades as PNB (EUROPE). It has previously used the name PNB (EUROPE) PLC.

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