FSCS in-default register

Howson Evans Limited

Declared in default28 February 2012FRN 454809

What this means for you

Because Howson Evans Limited 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

Howson Evans Limited (FRN 454809) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 28 February 2012. The firm's specific product types are not detailed in available records. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation up to the standard limits applicable to their product category, though the precise compensation available cannot be determined without clarification of the financial services the firm provided.

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.