FSCS in-default register

Philip Smith Trading As Philip D Smith Esq

Declared in default15 November 1995FRN 118382

What this means for you

Because Philip Smith Trading As Philip D Smith Esq 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

Philip Smith Trading As Philip D Smith Esq (FRN 118382) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 15 November 1995. The firm's specific product offerings are not detailed in available records. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation depending on the types of financial services provided, subject to the scheme's standard protection limits.

Products this firm wrote

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.