Shinkin International Ltd.

Reference number: 148967

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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 sil-uk.net first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7562 0500 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2M 7AD
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Other names (2)

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

  • Foxcroft Ltd Former name
  • Zenshinren International Ltd Former name

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)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in 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 number
02522419
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 July 1990 (36 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Takaaki Ando Director Jul 1979 1 Apr 2023 None
Yuki Sano Director Jul 1987 9 Apr 2025 None
Ikuo Sekiguchi Director Jun 1972 16 Jul 2026 None
TMF CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 25 Mar 2010 –

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 3 directors run no other company
  • All 51 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Shinkin International’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (9) All events (107)

2026

14 January 2026

  • Changed its registered name from "Shinkin International Ltd"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Shinkin Central Bank took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

2000

2 October 2000

  • Changed its registered name from "Zenshinren International Ltd"

FCA register

1991

4 July 1991

  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1990

7 September 1990

  • Changed its registered name from "Foxcroft Ltd"

FCA register

16 July 1990

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 107 events

  • All 107 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 95
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Firms connected to Shinkin International

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

connected firms
3
share its postcode
3

In the full report: all 3 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Shinkin International

Other firms of the same type (investment platform or stockbroker), nearest first.

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  • Every company its directors have run, named
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  • All 107 events in its history
  • 3 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Shinkin International Ltd. FCA authorised?
Yes, Shinkin International Ltd. (FRN 148967) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an investment platform or stockbroker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Shinkin International’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7562 0500 and the website sil-uk.net for Shinkin International. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Shinkin International a scam or clone?
Shinkin International 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 Shinkin International?
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 Shinkin International to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Shinkin International?
Shinkin International is owned by Shinkin Central Bank, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Shinkin International?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Shinkin International: Takaaki Ando, Yuki Sano and Ikuo Sekiguchi.
How long has Shinkin International been in business?
The company was formed on 16 July 1990, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Shinkin International use any other names?
It has previously used 2 other names: Foxcroft Ltd and Zenshinren International Ltd.

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