FSCS declares twenty-one firms in default

8 Jul 2019 12:34 PM

Consumers could be in line for compensation after FSCS declarations

Consumers could get back money they have lost as a result of their dealings with any of the 21 failed regulated firms (listed below) the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) declared in default from 1 February to 30 April 2019.

FSCS is the UK's statutory compensation scheme that protects customers of authorised financial services firms that carry out certain regulated activities. A declaration of default means FSCS is satisfied a firm is unable to pay claims for compensation made against it. This paves the way for customers of that firm to make a claim for compensation with FSCS.

Alex Kuczynski, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at FSCS, said:

“FSCS steps in to protect consumers around the UK when authorised financial services firms go bust. This vital service, which is free to consumers, protects your deposits, insurance, investments, home finance and debt management. We want anyone who believes they may be owed money as a result of their dealings with any of these firms to get in touch as we may be able to help you.” 

Since it began in 2001, FSCS has helped more than 4.5m people, paying out more than £26bn in compensation.

If you wish to make a claim with FSCS against any of these firms, you may be able to do so using FSCS’s online service at https://claims.fscs.org.uk/. Or you can contact the Scheme’s Customer Services Team on 0800 678 1100 or 020 7741 4100, or by email at enquiries@fscs.org.uk

For the latest FSCS news and information visit www.fscs.org.uk or follow @FSCS News.

Declarations by FSCS from 1st February to 30th April 2019

London

South East

South West

East Midlands

West Midlands

North East

North West

Notes to editors

More information about FSCS can be found on the Notes for editors page.