FSCS in-default register

Michael Forbes& Co

Declared in default21 May 1999FRN 121389

What this means for you

Because Michael Forbes& Co 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

Michael Forbes & Co (FRN 121389) was declared in default by the FSCS on 21 May 1999. The firm's product types are not specified in available records. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, subject to the scheme's standard limits applicable to the relevant 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.