FSCS in-default register

Francis Woods Securities & Investments Limited

Declared in default4 July 2006FRN 126572

What this means for you

Because Francis Woods Securities & Investments 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

Francis Woods Securities & Investments Limited (FRN 126572) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 4 July 2006. The firm's specific product offerings are not detailed in available records. Former customers of the firm may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though eligibility and compensation limits depend on the type of financial products they held with the firm.

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.