Ludgate Investment Limited Review

About Ludgate Investment Limited

Ludgate Investment Limited, operating via the domain ludgateinvestmentslimited.com, is identified by the UK Financial Conduct Authority as a “clone firm”—a fraudulent entity impersonating the genuine, FCA-authorised firm Ludgate Investments Limited, Firm Reference Number 194783, registered at 20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AN. The FCA warning dated 2 February 2023 specifies that the clone firm is not authorised or registered by the FCA and has no connection to the legitimate firm, and uses the genuine firm's details to mislead clients. The warning names the clone’s contact information, including its website and telephone number.

The genuine Ludgate Investments Limited, company number 04043908, is a private limited company incorporated on 31 July 2000 with its registered office at Third Floor, 20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AN. It is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Firm Reference Number 194783). The company provides advisory services exclusively to professional clients who are affiliates of Ludgate, and does not solicit or provide services to the general public through its website.

Who it’s for

• Affiliates of Ludgate seeking professional investment advice and secondary investment transactions
• Entities able to access services through formal affiliation with Ludgate only

Pros and cons

Pros

• Authorised and regulated by FCA under FRN 194783
• Registered affiliate advisory services with a clear legal and corporate structure in the UK

Cons

• Clone firms using its identity pose a serious risk to uninformed investors engaging via the impersonating domain ludgateinvestmentslimited.com
• No services are offered through the website to the general public; only affiliate clients receive advisory services