Barton Hatcher Ingram Financial Management Ltd
What this means for you
Because Barton Hatcher Ingram Financial Management Ltd has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.
Background
Barton Hatcher Ingram Financial Management Ltd (FRN: 401729), a UK-regulated firm offering pension advice, pension transfer services, and Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) administration, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) on 9 September 2024. Customers who held pension-related products with the firm and have valid claims may be entitled to FSCS compensation of up to £85,000. The default declaration triggers the statutory compensation scheme for protected customers of the failed firm.
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How to claim
- Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
- Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
- Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
- Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
- The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.