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CENTRAL MARKETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD

Trading Styles

Current Names

CMIN trading since 11/05/2012

Central markets Investment management trading since 11/05/2012

 

Previous Names Status Start Date End Date
UFX (London) Trading 08 Dec 2015 06 Jul 2016
First4Trading Trading 16 Jan 2012 03 Dec 2015
PIA-first Trader Trading 01 Jun 2011 11 May 2012
PIA first Trading 01 Dec 2010 03 Dec 2015
PIA firstcapital Trading 01 Dec 2010 11 May 2012
PIA-First Trading 11 Dec 2007 03 Dec 2015
Price Information Advantage Limited Registered 27 Nov 2007 02 Apr 2012

Why can you claim for compensation or redress against Central Markets Investment Management Ltd?

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared Central Markets Investment Management Ltd as under Investigation as of 14/08/2014.

This company entered creditors voluntary liquidation on 02/07/2024 so you may be able to make a claim against it.

Background

Companies House show the Company was incorporated on 05/02/2007.

According to the FCA Register the company has been authorised since 02/01/2008.

This company provided a discretionary fund management service which included advice to Trustees of small self-administered schemes (SSAS) and in particular to investments in The Resort Group hotel scheme in Cape Verde.

Who was involved?

The following is a list of individuals who are currently or were previously involved in regulated activities at Central Markets Investment Management Ltd

Current

Robert Lawrence Joseph
Adam David Stark
Altan Daniel Ali

Previous

Darren Courtney-Cook
Jonathan Daniel Silvester
Robert Lawrence Joseph
Altan Daniel Ali
Adam David Stark
Joseph Paul Neighbour
Peter Douglas Vanspall
Philip Frederick Culver Evans
Richard Nichol
Daniel Bradley Malsbury
Alexander Hugh Loder
Alan Michael Collins
Andrew James Bruce Myers
Steven Leslie Lucas
Maxime Andrew Knudsen
Simon Robert Abbas
Michael Edward Patrick Hurley
Pamela Jane Bernadette McCloskey
Patrick John Finn
Peter John Shepherd

 

Appointed representatives and agents.

The following are the Appointed Representatives and Payment services / Electronic money agents currently or previously connected with this firm. In each case, the principal is / was responsible for the regulated activities carried out on its behalf by its appointed representatives / agents during the dates shown below as Effective from and Effective to (when the relationship ended). An agent or Appointed Representative may act of behalf of more than one principal firm.

 

Name Start Date End Date
Alternative Investment Initiatives Limited 12 Dec 2012 22 Dec 2014
PIA – First Capital Limited 11 Aug 2011 12 Nov 2012
PIA-First Limited 14 Nov 2012 04 Apr 2014
Primo Asset Management SARL 04 Mar 2014 19 Nov 2014

 

The company has a Passport Out which allows regulated activities in other EEA countries

A ‘passport’ enables this firm to provide financial products or services, set up a base, or carry on its permitted activities in Gibraltar

The passport type is Service and the Directive is the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive

 

How can we help?

We have helped thousands of customers on a no-win no-fee basis get the compensation and justice they deserve when making claim against regulated companies like Central Markets Investment Management Ltd

 

How does it work?

The first step is a free no-obligation consultation, you can learn more about services on our making a claim page.

Once we have assessed your claim, if we believe you are due compensation then we will help you build the best possible complaint by launching a full investigation, gathering evidenced from all the relevant parties to package your claim and submit to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. We will argue your case to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation available to you.

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We offer an expert pension consulting service. One of our experts will be able to talk through your options and tell you what the best option for you is. If you do decide to use our services, then know that our fees are very reasonable. However, you need to act fast as there may be time-barring restrictions in place.

Call us now for a phone or video consultation with one of our legal experts on 0800 041 8358 to find out if you are entitled to compensation, you may even be entitled to additional compensation if you have successfully claimed in the past.

NB: Information for this page was gathered on 15/08/2024 from the following sources, FSCS Website, FCA Register, Companies House Register and is to our knowledge accurate as of that date.

Company background (public record)

The company was incorporated at Companies House on 5 February 2007 under company number 06082865. Its status at Companies House is recorded as liquidation.

Registered office: 1066 London Road Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 3NA.

Previously named: PRICE INFORMATION ADVANTAGE LTD.

Nature of business (SIC): 82990.

Company timeline (public record)

Key dated events for this firm, drawn from public records. Each entry shows its source.

Date Event Source
05 Feb 2007 Company incorporated Companies House
05 Feb 2007 Duport Secretary Limited appointed corporate-nominee-secretary Companies House
05 Feb 2007 Duport Director Limited appointed corporate-nominee-director Companies House
06 Feb 2007 Steven Leslie Lucas appointed secretary Companies House
06 Feb 2007 Duport Secretary Limited resigned as corporate-nominee-secretary Companies House
06 Feb 2007 Alan Michael Collins appointed director Companies House
06 Feb 2007 Max Knudsen appointed director Companies House
06 Feb 2007 Steven Leslie Lucas appointed director Companies House
06 Feb 2007 Duport Director Limited resigned as corporate-nominee-director Companies House
02 Jan 2008 FCA status recorded as: Authorised FCA Register
04 Apr 2014 PIA-First Limited ceased as appointed representative FCA Register
13 Jun 2014 Daniel Bradley Malsbury approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
13 Jun 2014 Michael Edward Patrick Hurley approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
05 Nov 2014 Alexander Hugh Loder resigned as director Companies House
19 Nov 2014 Primo Asset Management SARL ceased as appointed representative FCA Register
22 Dec 2014 Alternative Investment Initiatives Limited ceased as appointed representative FCA Register
09 Jan 2015 Jonathan Daniel Silvester approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
01 Dec 2015 Peter Shepherd resigned as director Companies House
05 Jan 2016 Peter Douglas Vanspall approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
02 Jul 2024 Company wound up (creditors’ voluntary liquidation) Companies House
02 Jul 2024 Insolvency practitioner appointed: Louise Donna Baxter Companies House
02 Jul 2024 Insolvency practitioner appointed: Dominik Thiel-Czerwinke Companies House
05 Nov 2024 FSCS update: Our investigation into CMIML is ongoing FSCS
23 Dec 2024 FSCS update: We are reviewing the information we've received so far from third parties FSCS
06 Mar 2025 FSCS update: Our investigation into CMIML is now in its final stages FSCS
20 Mar 2025 FSCS update: We’ve now completed our investigation into CMIML and we’ll be passing on claims to our assessment team for processing sh… FSCS
28 May 2025 Declared in default by the FSCS FSCS
28 May 2025 FSCS update: FSCS declared Central Markets Investment Management Ltd ‘in default’ on 28 May 2025 FSCS

Focused on the firm’s early history and the events leading up to and following its failure. 38 routine entries from its active years are omitted.

Who was involved?

The following individuals are listed on public records in connection with the firm. These are matters of public record only and their inclusion does not imply any wrongdoing by any named person.

  • Robert Lawrence Joseph. Listed on the FCA Register as having held SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019), CF1 Director (18/04/2012 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
  • Adam David Stark. Listed on the FCA Register as having held SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019), CF30 Customer (19/04/2012 to 08/12/2019), CF1 Director (19/04/2012 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
  • Altan Daniel Ali. Listed on the FCA Register as having held SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019), CF1 Director (17/04/2012 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
  • Darren Courtney-Cook. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF1 Director (02/06/2011 to 01/05/2012) at the firm.
  • Joseph Paul Neighbour. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (21/12/2012 to 27/04/2017) at the firm.
  • Jonathan Daniel Silvester. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF11 Money Laundering Reporting (09/01/2015 to 30/11/2018), CF10 Compliance Oversight (09/01/2015 to 30/11/2018) at the firm.
  • Robert Lawrence Joseph. Listed on the FCA Register as having held SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019), CF1 Director (18/04/2012 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
  • Altan Daniel Ali. Listed on the FCA Register as having held SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019), CF1 Director (17/04/2012 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
  • Adam David Stark. Listed on the FCA Register as having held SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019), CF30 Customer (19/04/2012 to 08/12/2019), CF1 Director (19/04/2012 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
  • Peter Douglas Vanspall. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (05/01/2016 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.

Appointed Representatives and Agents

While it was authorised, the firm acted as principal for the following appointed representatives. An appointed representative carries on regulated business under the responsibility of its principal, so their conduct can be relevant to a claim.

Appointed representative Reference Effective from Ended
Alternative Investment Initiatives Limited FRN 592788 12/12/2012 22/12/2014
PIA – First Capital Limited FRN 561993 11/08/2011 12/11/2012
PIA-First Limited FRN 591182 14/11/2012 04/04/2014
Primo Asset Management SARL FRN 616584 04/03/2014 19/11/2014


Review page sources: FCA Register (FRN 475828) · Companies House (06082865) · FSCS. Public records, provided for transparency.

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Latest FSCS Update

May 2025

In May 2025, the FSCS declared Central Markets Investment Management Ltd (CMIML) in default. This is the formal step that allows the FSCS to begin paying compensation to customers with valid claims. The investigation has concluded, and claims are now being assessed individually. If you invested with Central Markets Investment Management, this is the moment to ensure your claim is on record. What happened to your money was not your doing, and you deserve to have your case properly heard.

If you believe you may have been affected, please book a free consultation with our team. We will carry out all the investigative work on your behalf. If your claim is not successful, you will not pay a penny. You can call us during office hours or email hello@claimmyloss.co.uk – we are here to help.

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