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SMITH HOLDINGS LTD

Trading Styles:

Life Time Independent

Why can you claim for compensation or redress against Smith Holdings Ltd, trading as Life Time Independent?

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared Smith Holdings Ltd (FRN 441726), trading as Life Time Independent as failed as of 23rd January 2024. Regulatory concerns about the firm’s advisory practices contributed to its liquidation and subsequent default status

This firm is no longer trading, so you may be able to make a claim against it.

Background

Companies House show the Company was incorporated on 19th October 2005 and dissolved on 15th March 2015.

According to the FCA Register the company has not been authorised since 14/02/2013.

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 Smith Holdings Ltd, trading as Life Time Independent

Philip Stainton, Rosalind Smith, Patrick Smith and Harry Bibby

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 Smith Holdings Ltd, trading as Life Time Independent

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 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 19 October 2005 under company number 05596516. Its status at Companies House is recorded as dissolved.

Registered office: Suite 2 72 Stamford Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2JG, United Kingdom.

Nature of business (SIC): 66220.

Company timeline (public record)

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

Date Event Source
19 Oct 2005 Company incorporated Companies House
19 Oct 2005 Rosalind Carol Smith appointed secretary Companies House
19 Oct 2005 Temple Secretaries Limited appointed corporate-nominee-secretary Companies House
19 Oct 2005 Temple Secretaries Limited resigned as corporate-nominee-secretary Companies House
19 Oct 2005 Patrick Francis Smith appointed director Companies House
19 Oct 2005 Rosalind Carol Smith appointed director Companies House
19 Oct 2005 Company Directors Limited appointed corporate-nominee-director Companies House
19 Oct 2005 Company Directors Limited resigned as corporate-nominee-director Companies House
03 Apr 2006 Rosalind Carol Smith approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
03 Apr 2006 Patrick Francis Smith approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
22 Jan 2009 Harry Bibby approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
29 Sep 2010 Philip John Stainton approved by the FCA at the firm FCA Register
05 Apr 2012 Rosalind Carol Smith resigned as secretary Companies House
05 Apr 2012 Rosalind Carol Smith resigned as director Companies House
02 Jul 2012 Mark Taylor appointed director Companies House
02 Jul 2012 Patrick Francis Smith resigned as director Companies House
28 Nov 2012 Company winding-up petition (compulsory liquidation) Companies House
21 Jan 2013 Company wound up (compulsory liquidation) Companies House
14 Feb 2013 FCA status recorded as: No longer authorised FCA Register
02 Dec 2014 Company winding-up concluded (compulsory liquidation) Companies House
15 Mar 2015 Company dissolved (compulsory liquidation) Companies House
23 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.

  • Philip John Stainton. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (29/09/2010 to 14/02/2013) at the firm.
  • Rosalind Carol Smith. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF2 Non Executive Director (03/04/2006 to 14/02/2013) at the firm.
  • Patrick Francis Smith. Listed on the FCA Register as having held Responsible for Insurance Mediation (03/04/2006 to 14/02/2013), CF30 Customer (01/11/2007 to 14/02/2013), CF11 Money Laundering Reporting (03/04/2006 to 14/02/2013), CF10 Compliance Oversight (03/04/2006 to 14/02/2013) at the firm.
  • Harry Bibby. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (22/01/2009 to 14/02/2013) at the firm.
  • Mark Taylor. Listed at Companies House as director (appointed 2012-07-02).
  • Temple Secretaries Limited. Listed at Companies House as corporate-nominee-secretary (appointed 2005-10-19, resigned 2005-10-19).
  • Company Directors Limited. Listed at Companies House as corporate-nominee-director (appointed 2005-10-19, resigned 2005-10-19).


Review page sources: FCA Register (FRN 441726) · Companies House (05596516) · FSCS. Public records, provided for transparency.

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