FSCS in-default register

Swinburne James FS Limited

Declared in default6 June 2013FRN 170040

What this means for you

Because Swinburne James FS 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

Swinburne James FS Limited (FRN 170040), a UK-regulated financial services firm, was declared in default by the FSCS on 6 June 2013. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records. Former customers may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though entitlements depend on the types of financial products held at the time of default.

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.