FSCS in-default register

Colin Richards Financial Services

Declared in default9 December 1999FRN 117982

What this means for you

Because Colin Richards Financial Services 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

Colin Richards Financial Services (FRN 117982) has been declared in default by the FSCS as of 9 December 1999. The firm's 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 they held with the firm.

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.