FSCS in-default register

A James Financial

Declared in default7 April 2010FRN 161218

What this means for you

Because A James Financial 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

A James Financial (FRN 161218) has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as of 7 April 2010. The firm's product types were not specified in available records. Eligible customers may claim FSCS compensation up to the applicable limits for their product category, though the absence of recorded product information limits clarity on specific entitlements.

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.