FSCS in-default register

John A. Newman, Independent Financial Adviser

Declared in default1 November 2001FRN 126518

What this means for you

Because John A. Newman, Independent Financial Adviser 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

John A. Newman, Independent Financial Adviser (FRN 126518), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 1 November 2001. The firm's product type information is not available in the records provided. Eligible former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation depending on the nature of their claims, subject to applicable compensation limits.

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.