FSCS in-default register

Independent Financial Services

Declared in default22 June 2000FRN 134483

What this means for you

Because Independent 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

Independent Financial Services (FRN 134483) has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) as of 22 June 2000. The firm's product types are not specified in available records, limiting clarity on the scope of services it offered. Eligible customers may pursue FSCS compensation, though the applicable limit depends on the product category involved; without confirmed product information, the specific entitlement cannot be determined.

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.