FSCS in-default register

Finchley Independant Financial Advisors

Declared in default19 January 2000FRN 121499

What this means for you

Because Finchley Independant Financial Advisors 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

Finchley Independent Financial Advisors (FRN 121499) has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as of 19 January 2000. The firm's regulatory status and specific product offerings are not detailed in available records. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the financial products involved in their claims.

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.