Arbuthnot Latham & Co Credit Rating
Arbuthnot Latham & Co does not currently have a public long-term credit rating from the major agencies, so no rating is shown here. That is common among smaller and newer UK banks and is not in itself a sign of financial weakness — ratings are typically sought by institutions that raise debt in wholesale markets. Eligible deposits with UK-authorised banks and building societies are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 per eligible person, per banking licence (the limit rose from £85,000 on 1 December 2025). Where several brands share a single banking licence, that £120,000 limit is shared across those brands rather than applying to each one separately.
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Market signals, ownership and group accounts
Short positions: no disclosed net short position in the listed group's shares on the FCA's list (checked 18 October 2026).
Only positions of 0.5% or more per holder are disclosed, so this is a floor. Above 2% to 3% is unusual for a UK bank; it is a view on the listed group's shares, not on deposit safety, which the FSCS covers regardless.Shareholding changes disclosed under the FCA's major-holdings rules in the last two years (listed group's shares):
| Date | Holder | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | Slater Investments | 5.15% | 4.99% ▼ |
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Frequently asked questions about Arbuthnot Latham & Co
Is Arbuthnot Latham & Co safe?
Arbuthnot Latham & Co has no public long-term credit rating from the major agencies, so there is no rating to assess here. A missing rating is not evidence of weakness — many smaller and newer UK banks simply do not seek one. Separately, Eligible deposits with UK-authorised banks and building societies are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 per eligible person, per banking licence (the limit rose from £85,000 on 1 December 2025). Where several brands share a single banking licence, that £120,000 limit is shared across those brands rather than applying to each one separately. This page is information about published credit ratings, not financial advice.
What is Arbuthnot Latham & Co's credit rating?
Arbuthnot Latham & Co does not have a publicly available long-term issuer credit rating from S&P, Moody's or Fitch.
Is Arbuthnot Latham & Co covered by the FSCS?
Eligible deposits with UK-authorised banks and building societies are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 per eligible person, per banking licence (the limit rose from £85,000 on 1 December 2025). Where several brands share a single banking licence, that £120,000 limit is shared across those brands rather than applying to each one separately. Arbuthnot Latham & Co is recorded with FCA reference 143336. Because protection follows the banking licence rather than the brand, check the current position and which brands share a licence on the FSCS website before relying on it.
Who owns Arbuthnot Latham & Co?
Arbuthnot Latham & Co is owned by Arbuthnot Banking Group (public). Ownership matters for credit ratings because agencies often factor in the likelihood of support from a parent group, and because brands under the same banking licence share a single FSCS limit.