The last 15 years have seen the markets ebb and flow with the banking crisis of 2008 followed by a long bull market run. More recently the effects of Brexit, Covid-19, and the conflict in Ukraine have shaped the investment landscape. A lot has happened since our inception, here is a snapshot.
19 March 2008
The company was established to provide high quality personalised client services. Initial office space taken at 4 Royal Mint Court in London. (From left to right: Luca Sarri | Wayne Collins | Brian Statham)
27 November 2008
Collins Sarri Statham Investments receives authorisation from the Financial Services Authority (laterly the Financial Conduct Authority).
3 December 2008
CSS Investments enters into a collaboration with Saxo Bank to provide clients with access to 40,000+ instruments – across asset classes – to trade, hedge and invest from a single account through an award-winning platform.
9 December 2008
The daily stockmarket newsletter was established to provide clients with a snapshot of investment market activity. Emailed direct to clients at the market open and after the close of play.
1 November 2010
Following the rapid growth of the company , we moved to no. 5 Lloyds Avenue in the heart of the City, taking over a 2,400 sq ft trading floor to accommodate our expanding team and provide room for further expansion.
25 November 2010
Collins Sarri Statham Investments announced the Best New Company award in The Daily Telegraph Wealth Management Awards 2010, and runner-up in the Best Advisory Service award. The awards were voted for by the public. Co-founder & shareholder Brian Statham received the award from James Caan of Dragons Den.
15 March 2012
CSS announced winners of “The Best Stock Market Newsletter” at The City of London Wealth Management Awards. Co-founder Brian Statham collected the award from former MP turned broadcaster Michael Portillo.
21 March 2013
Collins Sarri Statham Investments, the bespoke private client stockbroker is proud to announce it won the award for “The Best CFD Advisory Service” at The City of London Wealth Management Awards 2013. Brian Statham received the award from former MP and Chancellor of the Exchequer Lord Lamont.
12 March 2014
The City of London Wealth Management award for best stockmarket newsletter for our “Morning Call” newsletter email as a result of voting by the members of the public. Co-founder & Director Wayne Collins received the award from Anthony Hilton former Editor of The Times and Managing Director of The Evening Standard.
25 March 2015
Established for over 30 years, Jarvis Investment Management Ltd offers a wide range of stockbroking and administration services and solutions.
7 August 2015
CSS Investments enters into collaboration with Currencies Direct Limited to provide customers with access to simple, secure currency transfers.
3 May 2016
CSS wins the best stock market newsletter award for the 2nd year in a row at the City of London Wealth Management Awards. C0-founder & Director Luca Sarri collected the award from newsreader and TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky, also a former winner of BBCs Strictly Come Dancing.
3 January 2017
CSS moves the office to a more central city loction in Moorgate. Citypoint was built in 1967 and was the first building in the city of London to exceed the height of St. Pauls Cathederal. It was also the former headquarters for BP.
30 March 2017
CSS wins the 2017 Best Stock Market Newsletter award where the winners are voted by the public. This award is the 4th recognition from COLWMA over the years since our inception. Comedian, writer and actress Helen Lederer presented the award to CSS Co-founder & Director, Luca Sarri.
19 March 2018
CSS celebrated 10 years in business with a sumptuous dinner at an exclusive London restaurant, something that is steeped in our culture. We eagerly anticipate the challenges looking forward to the next 10 years.
12 July 2018
Collaboration with Lombard Wealth Associates, a Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management. This enables our clients to access additional services such as retirement and estate planning.
3 February 2020
CSS moved to larger offices in Muswell Hill, North London. The new space houses the dealing floor, compliance team, IT room along with comfortable client meeting space. CSS are the first and only shop front stockbroking business that is open to the public in the N10 postcode. The arrival of CSS is a major event for the residents of Muswell Hill.
3 March 2020
Collins Sarri Statham Investments receives the award for Best Stock Market Newsletter at the City of London Wealth Management Awards “COLWMA”. This is the 5th award for the company in this category since 2012.
16 March 2021
CSS collects it’s 6th award at The City of London Wealth Management Awards (COLWMA) for the best stockmarket newsletter. These were held online in 2021 due to the pandemic and the award was presented by Natasha Kaplinsky to Luca Sarri.
31 March 2022
CSS Investments wins the 2022 award for the Best Market Newsletter at the City of London Wealth Management Awards (COLWMA). This is our third COLWMA award in as many years, and our 7th award for the Morning Call and Market Close newsletter.