W Denis Europe, UADBB

Reference number: 958964

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own, and acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS) PLC Reference number: 309047 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • W Denis Europe, UADBB (FRN 958964) is an AR of W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS) PLC (FRN 309047). When you use W Denis Europe, UADBB's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from W Denis Europe, UADBB, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Website, phone number and address

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

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  • When wdenis.eu first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 4537 2460 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC3M 7AW
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through W. Denis (Insurance Brokers) PLC, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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
BR023763
Company status
Open
Company type
UK establishment of an overseas company
Incorporated
12 May 2021 (5 years old)
Registered office
40 Lime Street, London

Key dates in its history

W Denis Europe, UADBB’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2021

23 September 2021

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

12 May 2021

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is W Denis Europe, UADBB FCA authorised?
W Denis Europe, UADBB (FRN 958964) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for W Denis Europe, UADBB?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. W Denis Europe, UADBB (FRN 958964) is an AR of W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS) PLC (FRN 309047). When you use W Denis Europe, UADBB's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from W Denis Europe, UADBB, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
What is W Denis Europe, UADBB’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 4537 2460 and the website wdenis.eu for W Denis Europe, UADBB. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is W Denis Europe, UADBB a scam or clone?
W Denis Europe, UADBB 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 W Denis Europe, UADBB?
Protection works through W. Denis (Insurance Brokers) PLC, the principal firm responsible for W Denis Europe, UADBB's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
How long has W Denis Europe, UADBB been in business?
The company was formed on 12 May 2021. Companies House now lists it as open.

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