FSCS in-default register

Johnston Wells & Company Limited

Declared in default15 March 2000FRN 188642

What this means for you

Because Johnston Wells & Company 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

Johnston Wells & Company Limited (FRN 188642) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 15 March 2000. The firm's product types are not specified in available records. Former customers may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the specific 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.