Company Timeline

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.

Collins Sarri Statham Investments ‘CSS’ is founded

19 March 2008

Collins Sarri Statham Investments ‘CSS’ is founded

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)  

CSS receives regulatory authorisation

27 November 2008

CSS receives regulatory authorisation

Collins Sarri Statham Investments receives authorisation from the Financial Services Authority (laterly the Financial Conduct Authority).

CSS enters collaboration with Saxo Bank

3 December 2008

CSS enters collaboration with Saxo Bank

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.

CSS Investments launch a daily stockmarket newsletter

9 December 2008

CSS Investments launch a daily stockmarket newsletter

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.

Move to new offices in Lloyds Avenue

1 November 2010

Move to new offices in Lloyds Avenue

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.

CSS wins best newcomer award

25 November 2010

CSS wins best newcomer award

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.

CSS recognised at prestigious city awards ceremony

15 March 2012

CSS recognised at prestigious city awards ceremony

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.

Winner of Best Advisory CFD service

21 March 2013

Winner of Best Advisory CFD service

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.

CSS awarded Best Market Newsletter award

12 March 2014

CSS awarded Best Market Newsletter award

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.

Collaboration with Jarvis Investment Management

25 March 2015

Collaboration with Jarvis Investment Management

Established for over 30 years, Jarvis Investment Management Ltd offers a wide range of stockbroking and administration services and solutions.

Collaboration with Currencies Direct

7 August 2015

Collaboration with Currencies Direct

CSS Investments enters into collaboration with Currencies Direct Limited to provide customers with access to simple, secure currency transfers.

Award Winner

3 May 2016

Award Winner

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.

CSS acquires space in the Citypoint building

3 January 2017

CSS acquires space in the Citypoint building

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.

Newsletter award wins continue

30 March 2017

Newsletter award wins continue

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.

CSS Investments celebrated 10 years in business

19 March 2018

CSS Investments celebrated 10 years in business

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.

Collaboration with Lombard Wealth Associates

12 July 2018

Collaboration with Lombard Wealth Associates

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.

CSS opens new high street office in Muswell Hill

3 February 2020

CSS opens new high street office in Muswell Hill

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.

Winner of our 5th award for best stockmarket newsletter

3 March 2020

Winner of our 5th award for best stockmarket newsletter

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.

2021 Best Market Newsletter Award Winner

16 March 2021

2021 Best Market Newsletter Award Winner

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.

2022 Best Market Newsletter Award

31 March 2022

2022 Best Market Newsletter Award

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.

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