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NICHE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISERS LTD

Trading Styles:

Niche Pension Specialists, Niche IFA

Why can you claim for compensation or redress against Niche Independent Financial Advisers Ltd?

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared Niche Independent Financial Advisers Ltd (FRN: 472635) as failed as of 17/01/2024.

This company entered liquidation on 26th May 2023 and was placed under investigation by the FSCS at that time.

The FSCS is now considering customers’ claims against this firm. All claims will be considered on a case-by-case basis, to determine whether they are eligible for compensation.

Background

Companies House show the Company was incorporated on 2nd December 2004.

According to the FCA Register the company has been authorised since 16/11/2007.

This company is associated with claims regarding the British Steel Pension Scheme

Who was involved?

The following is a list of individuals who are currently or were previously involved in regulated activities at Niche Independent Financial Advisers Ltd:

Kim Adams, Thomas Roberts, Raymonde Adams, James Baker, Edward James and Edward Peach

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 Niche Independent Financial Advisers 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.

Seek Claim Advice Today

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 17/04/2024 from the following sources, FSCS Website, FCA Register, Companies House Register and is too our knowledge accurate as of that date.

 

Company background (public record)

The company was incorporated at Companies House on 2 December 2004 under company number 05303093. Its status at Companies House is recorded as liquidation.

Registered office: 5th Floor Hodge House, 114-116 St. Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DY.

Nature of business (SIC): 64999.

Company timeline (public record)

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

Date Event Source
02 Dec 2004 Company incorporated Companies House
02 Dec 2004 Raymond Timothy Adams appointed director Companies House
02 Dec 2004 Raymond Timothy Adams appointed secretary Companies House
02 Dec 2004 Christopher Richard John Adams Adams appointed director Companies House
04 Apr 2005 Kim Adams appointed secretary Companies House
04 Apr 2005 Raymond Timothy Adams resigned as secretary Companies House
04 Apr 2005 Christopher Richard John Adams Adams resigned as director Companies House
20 Dec 2006 Kim Adams appointed director Companies House
16 Nov 2007 Raymonde Timothy Clive Adams approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
16 Nov 2007 FCA status recorded as: Authorised FCA Register
08 Sep 2008 Kim Adams approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
20 May 2010 Gareth Edward Shears approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
01 May 2014 Thomas James Roberts approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
01 May 2014 Matthew Lewis James Wiltshire approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
12 Feb 2015 Gavin Benjamin Kingsley approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
23 May 2016 Christopher Baillieux approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
10 Aug 2016 James Baker approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
01 Mar 2017 Thomas Edward Powell approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
09 Dec 2020 Edward James Cameron Peach approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
09 Dec 2020 Robyn Alexandra Aubrey approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
09 Dec 2020 Adam Michael Hughes approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
09 Dec 2020 Matthew Milan Millard approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
09 Dec 2020 Mark Robert Evans approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
26 May 2023 Company wound up (creditors’ voluntary liquidation) Companies House
26 May 2023 Insolvency practitioner appointed: John Dean Cullen Companies House
26 May 2023 Insolvency practitioner appointed: Bethan Louise Evans Companies House
17 Jan 2024 Declared in default by the FSCS FSCS

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.

  • Kim Adams. Listed on the FCA Register as having held SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019), CF1 Director (08/09/2008 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
  • Thomas James Roberts. Listed on the FCA Register as having held SMF17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) (from 09/12/2019), SMF16 Compliance Oversight (from 09/12/2019), CF11 Money Laundering Reporting (11/10/2016 to 08/12/2019), CF10 Compliance Oversight (11/10/2016 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
  • Raymonde Timothy Clive Adams. Listed on the FCA Register as having held Responsibility for MCD Intermediation (from 21/03/2016), Responsible for Insurance Distribution (from 01/10/2018), SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019), CPD21 – Advising or arranging equity release transactions (from) at the firm.
  • James Baker. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CPD21 – Advising or arranging equity release transactions (from), CPD20 – Advising or arranging regulated mortgage contracts (from), CPD11 – Pension transfer specialist (from), [FCA CF] Client dealing (from 09/12/2020) at the firm.
  • Edward James Cameron Peach. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CPD21 – Advising or arranging equity release transactions (from), CPD20 – Advising or arranging regulated mortgage contracts (from), [FCA CF] Client dealing (from 09/12/2020), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (from 09/12/2020) at the firm.
  • Thomas James Roberts. Listed on the FCA Register as having held SMF17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) (from 09/12/2019), SMF16 Compliance Oversight (from 09/12/2019), CF11 Money Laundering Reporting (11/10/2016 to 08/12/2019), CF10 Compliance Oversight (11/10/2016 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
  • Kim Adams. Listed on the FCA Register as having held SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019), CF1 Director (08/09/2008 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
  • Robyn Alexandra Aubrey. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (09/12/2020 to 12/02/2021), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (09/12/2020 to 12/02/2021) at the firm.
  • Adam Michael Hughes. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (09/12/2020 to 12/02/2021), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (09/12/2020 to 12/02/2021) at the firm.
  • Matthew Lewis James Wiltshire. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (01/05/2014 to 08/12/2019), [FCA CF] Client dealing (09/12/2020 to 16/03/2022), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (09/12/2020 to 16/03/2022) at the firm.


Review page sources: FCA Register (FRN 472635) · Companies House (05303093) · FSCS. Public records, provided for transparency.

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*82% success rate is an accurate figure based on pension and investment related claims submitted and concluded between 1st December 2020 to 1st August 2024.

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