Renaissance Capital Limited

Reference number: 186891

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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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  • When rencap.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7005 7777 is
  • Who else gives the postcode W1H 6DU
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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.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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 status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 May 1995 (31 years old)
Registered office
2 Portman Street, London, W1H 6DU, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Anthony Gerard Simone Director Oct 1968 4 Feb 2013 1 other company
John Michael Lewin Director May 1960 10 Apr 2021 3 other companies

Other companies run by these 2 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
4
still active
3
went insolvent
1

In the full report: all 4 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The one that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 33 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Renaissance Capital’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2016

6 April 2016

  • Mikhail Prokhorov took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2008

1 February 2008

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 4 new directors took over

Companies House

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1998

27 February 1998

  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1995

22 May 1995

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 72 events

  • All 72 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 61
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  • 4 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 72 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Renaissance Capital Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Renaissance Capital Limited (FRN 186891) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Renaissance Capital’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7005 7777 and the website rencap.com for Renaissance Capital. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Renaissance Capital a scam or clone?
Renaissance Capital 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 Renaissance Capital?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Renaissance Capital to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Renaissance Capital?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Renaissance Capital: Mikhail Prokhorov (75–100% of shares).
Who runs Renaissance Capital?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Renaissance Capital: Anthony Gerard Simone and John Michael Lewin.
How long has Renaissance Capital been in business?
The company was formed on 22 May 1995, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.

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