FSCS in-default register

G Benville t/a Kingsfield

Declared in default26 March 2008FRN 313951

What this means for you

Because G Benville t/a Kingsfield 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

G Benville, trading as Kingsfield (FRN 313951), has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as of 26 March 2008. The firm's product types were not recorded in available documentation. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the specific limits depend on the nature of products held.

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.