Howard James Group UK has been flagged by ASIC (Australia) for "Unlicensed (Legacy)". Phones: +442079003809, fax +442075262104
Addresses: Heron Tower 110 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4AY UK This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: howardjamesgroup.co.uk.
I have been trying to close my account with Howard James Group UK for weeks now and they keep giving me the runaround. First it was a form to fill out, then identity verification again, then a mandatory phone call that never gets scheduled. They make leaving impossible.
Pros: Personal attention|Two-factor authentication
Cons: Help articles are sometimes vague|Limited ETF selection
Their two-factor authentication was optional when I joined. I enabled it. Later I lost my phone and could not log in. Howard James Group UK recovery process took 3 weeks and required notarized documents. By then I had missed important trades. Their security is your inconvenience.
Pros: Full transparency|Multi-device support
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers|Mobile app could be improved
I joined Howard James Group UK after seeing their ad online and from the start, things felt off. The signup process collected far more personal information than necessary, the verification took unreasonably long, and when I finally got access, the platform was nothing like what was advertised.
Pros: Intuitive for beginners|Segregated accounts|Multiple order types
Cons: No fractional shares
Howard James Group UK locked my account without warning and demanded documents I had already submitted. for roughly four months later I still do not have access to my funds. Their compliance team does not respond to emails. I am considering legal action.
Pros: Copy trading available|Social trading features|Automated trading options
Cons: Limited ETF selection
Their execution during news is terrible. I had limit orders in place. When the news hit, my orders were not filled at the limit price - they were filled much worse. Howard James Group UK said it was market conditions. Same news, another broker filled me properly. They are not honest.
Pros: Good mobile app|Easy to use platform|Real-time alerts|Full transparency
Cons: No integrated tax optimization|No live chat on mobile