University of Kent

Reference number: 739994

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Authorised by the FCA

UNIVERSITY OF KENT 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 kent.ac.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01227 816227 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CT2 7NZ
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Other names (16)

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

  • Kent and Medway Medical School Trading name
  • Kent Enterprise University of Kent Trading name
  • Kent Hospitality Trading name
  • KMMS Trading name
  • Language Express Trading name
  • Tizard Trading name
  • UniKent Trading name
  • University of Kent at Canterbury Trading name
  • University of Kent at Medway Trading name
  • University of Kent the UK's European University Trading name
  • Canterbury Business School Former trading name
  • EP Employability Points Former trading name
  • ICE Innovation Creativity Enterprise Former trading name
  • Kent University of Kent Former trading name
  • Kent University of Kent at Tonbridge Former trading name
  • University of Kent at Tonbridge Former trading name

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.
Show FCA detail (2 permissions)
  • 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.

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.

Key dates in its history

University of Kent’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (2) All events (26)

2016

10 August 2016

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

FCA register

In the full report: all 26 events

  • All 26 events in its history (2 shown here)
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Firms like University of Kent

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In Canterbury

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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 26 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is University of Kent FCA authorised?
Yes, University of Kent (FRN 739994) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since August 2016 and works as a lender. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is University of Kent’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01227 816227 and the website kent.ac.uk for University of Kent. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is University of Kent a scam or clone?
University of Kent 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 University of Kent?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how University of Kent handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about University of Kent to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Does University of Kent use any other names?
It trades as Kent and Medway Medical School, Kent Enterprise University of Kent, Kent Hospitality, KMMS and Language Express, and 5 more names. It has previously used 6 other names, including Canterbury Business School, EP Employability Points and ICE Innovation Creativity Enterprise.

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