FSCS in-default register

Western Investments

Declared in default1 November 2001FRN 137806

What this means for you

Because Western Investments 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

Western Investments (FRN 137806) has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as of 1 November 2001. The firm's product offerings cannot be determined from available data. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the specific limit depends on the product category involved.

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.