Point72 Europe (London) LLP: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Authorised for 3 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2015

Website, phone number and address

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Website

point72.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

020 7807 2800
Address

8 St. James's Square, London, SW1Y 4JU, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When point72.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 7807 2800 is
Who else gives the postcode SW1Y 4JU

Other names (4)

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

Cubist Systematic Strategies Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Valist Asset Management Trading name: A name it trades under now.
EverPoint Asset Management Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Point72 Ventures Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
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.
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 (6 permissions)

Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
Dealing in investments as agent
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
Managing 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: OC400408 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Limited liability partnership
Incorporated: 17 June 2015 (11 years old)
Registered office: 8 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4JU, England

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Atallah Estephan	LLP member	Jan 1978	10 May 2018	1 other company
Peter John Bentley Williams	LLP member	Jul 1986	4 Jun 2018	8 other companies
Simon Paul Taylor	LLP member	Mar 1979	2 Jan 2020	1 other company
POINT72 UK LIMITED	Corporate LLP designated member	Not published	17 Jun 2015	None
Llc Point72 Uk	Corporate LLP designated member	Not published	31 Dec 2018	None

Other companies run by these 5 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: 10
closed down: 1
still active: 9

In the full report: all 10 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
All 41 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Point72 Europe (London)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (85)

2023

9 January 2023

Regulated by the FCA from this date
Changed its registered name from "Point 72 Europe (London) LLP"
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

Point72 UK Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

17 June 2015

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 85 events

All 85 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 73

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Point72 Europe (London) LLP FCA authorised?

Yes, Point72 Europe (London) LLP (FRN 976744) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2023 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Point72 Europe (London)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7807 2800 and the website point72.com for Point72 Europe (London). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Point72 Europe (London) a scam or clone?

Point72 Europe (London) 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 Point72 Europe (London)?

It may control client money but not hold it. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Point72 Europe (London) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Point72 Europe (London)?

Point72 Europe (London) is owned by Point72 UK Limited, which holds 75–100% of votes, 75–100% of surplus assets and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Point72 Europe (London)?

Companies House lists 5 directors of Point72 Europe (London): Atallah Estephan, Peter John Bentley Williams, Simon Paul Taylor, Point72 UK Limited and LLC Point72 UK.

How long has Point72 Europe (London) been in business?

The company was formed on 17 June 2015, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2023.

Does Point72 Europe (London) use any other names?

It trades as Cubist Systematic Strategies and Valist Asset Management. It has previously used 2 other names: EverPoint Asset Management and Point72 Ventures.