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Activities of financial services holding companies Insolvencies (SIC 64205)

UK companies registered under SIC code 64205 (activities of financial services holding companies) with insolvency notices in The London Gazette.

45 notices on record.

At a glance: 45 insolvency notices covering 19 companies, published in The London Gazette between 03 July 2026 and 14 October 2026 (most recent first below). By type: 39 liquidation, 5 winding up, 1 other.

What these companies looked like before insolvency

Based on 12 companies under SIC 64205 with a distress notice on our record (solvent members' voluntary liquidations excluded), using each company's Companies House profile and last filed accounts.

Negative net assets at last filing
29%
of 7 with filed figures
UK 42% · -13 pts vs UK
Age of last accounts at first notice
21 months
median
UK 19 months
Accounts overdue at Companies House
42%
of 12 profiles
UK 40%
Company age at first notice
7.1 yrs
median · 17% under 3 years
UK 8.6 yrs · -1.5 yrs vs UK

Median total assets in the last filed accounts: £978k. Figures are the companies' own filings and often predate the insolvency by a year or more.

Winding up order (Companies) 14 Oct 2026

KAYAN PUBLICISTS LTD

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Kayan Publicists Ltd has been wound up by the High Court of Justice under an order dated 7 October 2026, with S Brindley appointed as liquidator.

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Notices to creditors (MVL) 13 Oct 2026

ABRDN INVESTMENTS GROUP LIMITED

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The liquidator of ABRDN INVESTMENTS GROUP LIMITED announces final creditor distributions in a members' voluntary liquidation and the remaining funds will be paid to shareholders.

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Appointment of liquidators (MVL) 13 Oct 2026

ABRDN INVESTMENTS GROUP LIMITED

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ABRDN INVESTMENTS GROUP LIMITED has appointed Sean K Croston of Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP as liquidator in a members' voluntary liquidation.

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Resolution for winding up (MVL) 13 Oct 2026

ABRDN INVESTMENTS GROUP LIMITED

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ABRDN Investments Group Limited has passed a special resolution to voluntarily wind up the company and appointed Sean K Croston of Grant Thornton as liquidator, effective 5 October 2026.

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Notices to creditors (MVL) 12 Oct 2026

INVESTMENT FUNDS DIRECT HOLDINGS LIMITED

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Creditors of Investment Funds Direct Holdings Ltd must submit proofs of debt by 5 November 2026 as the joint liquidators oversee a members’ voluntary liquidation following a declaration of solvency.

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Resolution for winding up (MVL) 12 Oct 2026

INVESTMENT FUNDS DIRECT HOLDINGS LIMITED

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The notice announces that INVESTMENT FUNDS DIRECT HOLDINGS LIMITED has passed resolutions to voluntarily wind up the company and appoint Lucy Law and Scott Christian Bevan as joint liquidators.

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Petitions to wind up (Companies) 02 Oct 2026

TAINOTECH HOLDING LIMITED

Assets £27.5m · Dec 2024

A petition to wind up Tainotech Holding Limited has been filed by HM Revenue and Customs and will be heard in the High Court on 14 October 2026.

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Notices to creditors (MVL) 01 Oct 2026

ABRDN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS LIMITED

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The liquidator of ABRDN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS LIMITED announces final creditor distributions in a members' voluntary liquidation and that any remaining funds will be paid to shareholders

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Notices to creditors (MVL) 01 Oct 2026

BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

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The notice announces that the liquidator of BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT UK HOLDINGS LIMITED, which is in a members' voluntary liquidation, will make final distributions to creditors with a proof‑of‑debt deadline of 28 December 2026, after which any surplus will be distributed to the shareholders.

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Appointment of liquidators (CVL) 30 Sep 2026

PROTON AVIATION CAPITAL LTD

Assets £50k · Sep 2025 Net assets -£1.3m

PROTON AVIATION CAPITAL LTD has appointed Dylan Quail of Money Managers (UK) Ltd as liquidator in a creditors' voluntary liquidation effective 25 September 2026.

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Resolution for winding up (CVL) 30 Sep 2026

PROTON AVIATION CAPITAL LTD

Assets £50k · Sep 2025 Net assets -£1.3m

PROTON AVIATION CAPITAL LTD has been voluntarily wound up by a special resolution, with Dylan Quail appointed as liquidator.

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Petitions to wind up (Companies) 23 Sep 2026

KAYAN PUBLICISTS LTD

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A petition to wind up Kayan Publicists Limited has been presented and a hearing is scheduled for 7 October 2026 at 10:30 hours in the High Court.

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Appointment of liquidators (MVL) 17 Sep 2026

CARLTON SMITH HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED

Assets £2.9m · Jan 2026

The notice announces the appointment of Darren Wilson of DKF Insolvency Limited as liquidator of Carlton Smith Holding Company Limited in a members' liquidation effective 14 September 2026.

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Notices to creditors (MVL) 17 Sep 2026

CARLTON SMITH HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED

Assets £2.9m · Jan 2026

The notice informs creditors of Carlton Smith Holding Company Limited that the company is being voluntarily wound up and they must submit proof of debt by 9 October 2026.

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Resolution for winding up (MVL) 17 Sep 2026

CARLTON SMITH HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED

Assets £2.9m · Jan 2026

The members of Carlton Smith Holding Company Limited resolved to voluntarily wind up the company and appointed Darren Wilson of DKF Insolvency Limited as liquidator.

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Appointment of liquidators (CVL) 14 Sep 2026

ARTIS FINANCE LIMITED

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The notice announces the appointment of three joint liquidators for ARTIS FINANCE LIMITED in a creditors' voluntary liquidation.

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Resolution for winding up (MVL) 10 Sep 2026

NEX OPTIMISATION LIMITED

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Nex Optimisation Limited has passed a special resolution to voluntarily wind up the company and appointed Sean K Croston of Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP as liquidator on 4 September 2026.

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Appointment of liquidators (MVL) 10 Sep 2026

NEX OPTIMISATION LIMITED

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The notice announces that Sean K Croston of Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP has been appointed as liquidator of NEX OPTIMISATION LIMITED on 4 September 2026 by the sole member.

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Notices to creditors (MVL) 10 Sep 2026

NEX OPTIMISATION LIMITED

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The liquidator of NEX OPTIMISATION LIMITED announces final distributions to creditors in a members' voluntary liquidation and that any remaining funds will be paid to shareholders.

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Meetings of creditors (CVL) 09 Sep 2026

PROTON AVIATION CAPITAL LTD

Assets £50k · Sep 2025 Net assets -£1.3m

A general meeting of creditors for Proton Aviation Capital Ltd is scheduled on 25 September 2026 to consider the appointment of the liquidator.

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Appointment of liquidators (CVL) 08 Sep 2026

FORTES TOPCO LIMITED

Assets £115k · Jun 2025

The notice announces the appointment of joint liquidators Jeremy Karr and Simon John Killick to oversee the creditors voluntary liquidation of Fortes Topco Limited.

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Resolution for winding up (CVL) 08 Sep 2026

FORTES TOPCO LIMITED

Assets £115k · Jun 2025

FORTES TOPCO LIMITED has voluntarily wound up and appointed Jeremy Karr and Simon John Killick as joint liquidators

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Appointment of liquidators (CVL) 04 Sep 2026

FORTES MIDCO LIMITED

Assets £5.5m · Jun 2025 Net assets -£925k

The members and creditors of Fortes Midco Limited have appointed joint liquidators Jeremy Karr and Simon John Killick to oversee its creditors voluntary liquidation.

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Resolution for winding up (CVL) 04 Sep 2026

FORTES MIDCO LIMITED

Assets £5.5m · Jun 2025 Net assets -£925k

Fortes Midco Limited has voluntarily wound up and appointed Jeremy Karr and Simon John Killick as joint liquidators

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Appointment of liquidators (CVL) 25 Aug 2026

BLUE AUTO FINANCE LIMITED

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The notice announces that the creditors have appointed Simon Edel and Richard Barker of Ernst & Young LLP as liquidators of BLUE AUTO FINANCE LIMITED.

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Appointment of liquidators (CVL) 25 Aug 2026

BLUE AUTO HOLDINGS LIMITED

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The notice announces that creditors have appointed Simon Edel and Richard Barker of Ernst & Young LLP as liquidators of BLUE AUTO HOLDINGS LIMITED on 17 August 2026.

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Resolution for winding up (CVL) 25 Aug 2026

BLUE AUTO FINANCE LIMITED

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The notice announces that BLUE AUTO FINANCE LIMITED has been voluntarily wound up and Simon Edel and Richard Barker have been appointed as joint liquidators.

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Resolution for winding up (CVL) 25 Aug 2026

BLUE AUTO HOLDINGS LIMITED

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The notice announces that BLUE AUTO HOLDINGS LIMITED resolved to voluntarily wind up and appointed Simon Edel and Richard Barker as joint liquidators on 17 August 2026.

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Deemed consent (CVL) 11 Aug 2026

BLUE AUTO HOLDINGS LIMITED

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The directors of Blue Auto Holdings Limited are seeking deemed consent from creditors to nominate joint liquidators, with any objections due by 23:59 on 17 August 2026.

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Deemed consent (CVL) 11 Aug 2026

BLUE AUTO FINANCE LIMITED

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The directors of Blue Auto Finance Ltd are seeking deemed creditor consent to appoint joint liquidators, with objections due by 23:59 on 17 August 2026.

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Notice of intended dividend 03 Aug 2026

TENET LIMITED

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The joint liquidators of Tenet Limited intend to declare a first and final dividend to its unsecured creditors.

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Resolution for winding up (CVL) 30 Jul 2026

GOLDEN TRIANGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD

Assets £355k · Oct 2024

The members of Golden Triangle Financial Services Ltd resolved to voluntarily wind up the company and appointed Darren Edwards as liquidator on 22 July 2026.

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Appointment of liquidators (MVL) 03 Jul 2026

BROADSTONE EXECUTIVE LIMITED

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The notice appoints Sean K Croston as liquidator for three Broadstone companies that are undergoing members' voluntary liquidation.

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Resolution for winding up (MVL) 03 Jul 2026

BROADSTONE EXECUTIVE LIMITED

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The notice announces that three companies were voluntarily wound up by a special resolution on 23 June 2026, with Sean K Croston appointed as liquidator.

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Notices to creditors (MVL) 03 Jul 2026

BROADSTONE EXECUTIVE LIMITED

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The liquidator of three Broadstone companies in members' voluntary liquidation announces final creditor distributions and the subsequent distribution of any remaining funds to shareholders.

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Is your own business showing the same warning signs?

Falling margins, stretched creditors, overdue filings and HMRC arrears usually appear months before a Gazette notice. Directors who act at that stage keep far more options open, from an informal turnaround to a CVA or restructuring plan.

Notices from The London Gazette, matched to Companies House records. Financial figures are the company's last filed accounts and may predate the insolvency event. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright.