The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom

Reference number: 715664

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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 aku.edu first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7380 3800 is
  • Who else gives the postcode N1C 4DN
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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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  • 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)

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
27 May 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
Aga Khan Centre, 10 Handyside Street, London, N1C 4DN, England
Nature of business
  • Post-graduate level higher education (SIC 85422)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Habib Motani Director Aug 1956 20 Apr 2018 None
Salimah Currimbhoy Director Dec 1971 20 Apr 2018 1 other company
Rahim Mirza Hooda Director Aug 1980 28 Feb 2020 None
David Denis Taylor (Dr) Director Mar 1945 19 May 2021 4 other companies
Lisa Scott Anderson (Dr) Director Oct 1950 19 May 2021 None
Azim Nanji (Dr) Director Jul 1945 19 May 2021 None
Jane Mcauliffe (Dr) Director Apr 1944 2 Jun 2021 None
Shagufta Hassan Director May 1966 27 May 2022 None
Hassina Kara Secretary Not published 23 Jul 2026 –

Other companies run by these 8 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
5
closed down
2
still active
3

In the full report: all 5 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 8 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

This firm’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2016

6 April 2016

  • The Ismail Imamat gained significant control

Companies House

2015

21 September 2015

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

FCA register

2002

27 May 2002

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 24 events

  • All 24 events in its history (4 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 18
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Connected firms

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

connected firms
2
share its postcode
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Similar firms

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In London

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  • 5 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 24 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom FCA authorised?
Yes, The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom (FRN 715664) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since September 2015 and works as a lender. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7380 3800 and the website aku.edu/ismc for The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom a scam or clone?
The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom 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 The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom: The Ismail Imamat (significant influence or control).
Who runs The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom?
Companies House lists 8 directors of The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom: Habib Motani, Salimah Currimbhoy, Rahim Mirza Hooda, David Denis Taylor (Dr), Lisa Scott Anderson (Dr), Azim Nanji (Dr) and 2 more.
How long has The Aga Khan University (International) in the United Kingdom been in business?
The company was formed on 27 May 2002, and has held its current FCA authorisation since September 2015.

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