Reasons for Default and Client Compensation Claims
The FSCS has received 36 claims against Holborn Assets Ltd, primarily concerning unsuitable pension advice and mis-sold investments. Clients allege they were advised to transfer pensions into high-risk or inappropriate investment products that did not align with their financial goals or risk tolerance. Such advice has led to significant financial losses for many individuals.
The firm’s liquidation and subsequent default status have rendered it unable to fulfil its financial commitments to affected clients. As a result, the FSCS is assessing claims to determine eligibility for compensation, aiming to provide redress to those who suffered losses.
Trading Styles:
| Trading Style / Previous Name | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Current Trading Styles: | |
| Global UK Wealth | |
| Neo Financial Planning | |
| James Parker Financial | |
| Pension Transfer Experts | |
| Holborn | |
| Previous Names: | |
| T&T International | 02 Mar 2021 – 07 Oct 2022 |
| Pension Transfer Expert | 22 Sept 2020 – 30 Oct 2020 |
| FS Pension Solutions | 21 Jan 2020 – 20 Dec 2021 |
| UKPTAS | 21 Jan 2020 – 22 Sept 2020 |
| UK Pension Transfer Advisory Service | 16 Jan 2020 – 22 Sept 2020 |
| Cheshire Pension Consultants | 04 Dec 2019 – 16 Jan 2020 |
| Expatriate Financial Planning Services | 04 Dec 2019 – 01 Feb 2022 |
| Kensington Pension Consultants | 04 Dec 2019 – 16 Jan 2020 |
Why can you claim for compensation or redress against Holborn Assets Ltd
This company entered liquidation on 24th October 2023 and was placed under investigation by the FSCS at that time, so you may be able to make a claim against it.
Background
Companies House show the Company was incorporated on 19th May 2014.
According to the FCA Register the company has been authorised since 02/02/2015
This company is associated with claims for pension transfer advice.
Who was involved?
The following is a list of individuals who are currently or were previously involved in regulated activities at Holborn Assets Ltd
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.
Bridgewater Financial Services Limited 17 Mar 2015 25 Oct 2023
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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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NB: Information for this page was gathered on 21/02/2025 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 19 May 2014 under company number 09046342. Its status at Companies House is recorded as liquidation.
Registered office: 3rd Floor 37 Frederick Place, Brighton, BN1 4EA.
Previously named: HOLBORN ASSETS LTD LTD; HOLBORN ASSETS UK LTD.
Nature of business (SIC): 96090.
Company timeline (public record)
Key dated events for this firm, drawn from public records. Each entry shows its source.
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2014 | Company incorporated | Companies House |
| 19 May 2014 | Sovereign Secretaries (tci) Ltd appointed corporate-secretary | Companies House |
| 19 May 2014 | Philip Parker appointed director | Companies House |
| 19 May 2014 | Robert Parker appointed director | Companies House |
| 19 May 2014 | Simon Parker appointed director | Companies House |
| 15 Sep 2014 | Christopher Gerard Montgomery Wicks appointed director | Companies House |
| 15 Sep 2014 | Philip Parker resigned as director | Companies House |
| 15 Sep 2014 | Robert Parker resigned as director | Companies House |
| 15 Sep 2014 | Simon Parker resigned as director | Companies House |
| 02 Feb 2015 | FCA status recorded as: Authorised | FCA Register |
| 02 Feb 2015 | Christopher Gerard Montgomery Wicks approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 05 Feb 2015 | Company renamed (previously HOLBORN ASSETS UK LTD) | Companies House |
| 09 Dec 2019 | James Patrick Parker approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 09 Dec 2019 | Ian Phillip Paxton approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 30 Nov 2020 | Behzad Nejad approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 23 Mar 2021 | Thomas Michael Quinn approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 24 Mar 2021 | Sandeep Ghosh approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 27 May 2021 | Mohammad Assad Uz-Zaman approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 31 Mar 2022 | Tom Arthur approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 24 Oct 2022 | Gerard Patrick Frew approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 24 Oct 2022 | Nicholas James Leopold Shiroi approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 30 Jan 2023 | Ashleigh Cherry approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 24 Oct 2023 | Company wound up (creditors’ voluntary liquidation) | Companies House |
| 24 Oct 2023 | Insolvency practitioner appointed: Sean Bucknall | Companies House |
| 24 Oct 2023 | Insolvency practitioner appointed: Franklyn Ofonagoro | Companies House |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Bridgewater Financial Services Limited ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 05 Dec 2023 | Insolvency practitioner appointed: Jeremy Nigel Ian Woodside | Companies House |
| 17 Jan 2025 | Declared in default by the FSCS | FSCS |
Focused on the firm’s early history and the events leading up to and following its failure. 12 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.
- Jessica Naomi Shipton. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (29/01/2016 to 02/03/2017) at the firm.
- Thomas Michael Quinn. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (23/03/2021 to 07/10/2022), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (23/03/2021 to 07/10/2022) at the firm.
- Behzad Nejad. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (30/11/2020 to 11/01/2022), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (30/11/2020 to 11/01/2022) at the firm.
- Mohammad Assad Uz-Zaman. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (27/05/2021 to 07/07/2023), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (27/05/2021 to 07/07/2023) at the firm.
- Michael Patrick McDermott. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (11/03/2019 to 03/10/2019) at the firm.
- Dawn Michelle Jones. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (03/08/2018 to 08/12/2019), [FCA CF] Client dealing (09/12/2019 to 15/05/2023), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (09/12/2019 to 15/05/2023) at the firm.
- Philip William Munday. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (09/12/2019 to 31/01/2022), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (09/12/2019 to 31/01/2022) at the firm.
- James Patrick Parker. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (09/12/2019 to 25/09/2023), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (09/12/2019 to 25/09/2023) at the firm.
- Ian Phillip Paxton. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (09/12/2019 to 27/02/2022), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (09/12/2019 to 27/02/2022) at the firm.
- Christopher Gerard Montgomery Wicks. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF11 Money Laundering Reporting (02/02/2015 to 08/12/2019), CF10 Compliance Oversight (02/02/2015 to 08/12/2019), CF1 Director (02/02/2015 to 08/12/2019), [FCA CF] Client dealing (09/12/2019 to 20/10/2023) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Financial Services Limited | FRN 513392 | 17/03/2015 | 25/10/2023 |
Review page sources: FCA Register (FRN 648817) · Companies House (09046342) · FSCS. Public records, provided for transparency.
