FSCS in-default register

James Alistair Lowe

Declared in default21 December 2009FRN 135167

What this means for you

Because James Alistair Lowe 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

James Alistair Lowe (FRN 135167) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 21 December 2009. The firm's product type classification was not recorded in available data, limiting specificity regarding its service offerings. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the financial products involved in individual cases.

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.