FSCS in-default register

Balstrawoods Limited

Declared in default10 June 1999FRN 137711

What this means for you

Because Balstrawoods 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

Balstrawoods Limited (FRN 137711), a UK regulated financial-services firm, was declared in default by the FSCS on 10 June 1999. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the product category involved in their claim.

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.