Spectra FX Solutions LLP

Reference number: 521446

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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 spectrafx.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 8161 1450 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2V 8EY
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Other names (1)

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

  • Louis Capital FX LLP 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 websites (3)
  • facebook.com
  • instagram.com
  • spectra-fx.com
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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.
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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
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • 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
OC325309
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
12 January 2007 (19 years old)
Registered office
21 Ironmonger Lane, 1st Floor, London, EC2V 8EY, England

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Scott Greene LLP designated member Apr 1963 12 Jan 2007 1 other company
SPECTRA UK HOLDING LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 27 Apr 2021 None

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 company
1
closed down
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 15 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Spectra FX Solutions’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (15) All events (29)

2021

27 April 2021

  • Michael Benhamou no longer has significant control
  • Patrice Cohen no longer has significant control
  • Spectra UK Holding Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2019

15 February 2019

  • FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm

FCA warning list

2018

13 March 2018

  • Lcm D Limited no longer holds 25–50% of the votes
  • Lcm Interest Holdings LLC gained 50–75% of the votes
  • Lcm Interest Holdings LLC no longer holds 50–75% of the votes

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Lcm D Limited gained 25–50% of the votes
  • Managing Partner Scott Greene gained 25–50% of the votes
  • Michael Benhamou gained significant control
  • Patrice Cohen gained significant control

Companies House

2015

24 June 2015

  • Changed its registered name from "Louis Capital FX LLP"

FCA register

2010

13 December 2010

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2007

12 January 2007

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 29 events

  • All 29 events in its history (15 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 13
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Firms connected to Spectra FX Solutions

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

connected firms
4
share its postcode
4

In the full report: all 4 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (4)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 29 events in its history
  • 4 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Spectra FX Solutions LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Spectra FX Solutions LLP (FRN 521446) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2010 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Spectra FX Solutions’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 8161 1450 and the website spectrafx.com for Spectra FX Solutions. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Spectra FX Solutions a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated Spectra FX Solutions: 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 Spectra FX Solutions, shown on this page.
Is my money safe with Spectra FX Solutions?
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 Spectra FX Solutions to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Spectra FX Solutions?
Spectra FX Solutions is owned by Spectra UK Holding Limited, which holds 75–100% of votes, 75–100% of surplus assets and can appoint and remove the board, since 27 April 2021. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Patrice Cohen, Mr Michael Benhamou and Lcm Interest Holdings LLC.
Who runs Spectra FX Solutions?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Spectra FX Solutions: Scott Greene and Spectra UK Holding Limited.
How long has Spectra FX Solutions been in business?
The company was formed on 12 January 2007, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2010.
Does Spectra FX Solutions use any other names?
It has previously used the name Louis Capital FX LLP.

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