FSCS in-default register

Townley Dean

Declared in default23 August 2000FRN 137968

What this means for you

Because Townley Dean 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

Townley Dean (FRN 137968) has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as of 23 August 2000. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the type of financial product involved, ranging from £85,000 for deposits and investments to 90% of claims for insurance products with no upper limit.

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.