FSCS in-default register

Philip M. Derbyshire & Company Limited

Declared in default3 February 2014FRN 121698

What this means for you

Because Philip M. Derbyshire & 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

Philip M. Derbyshire & Company Limited (FRN 121698) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 3 February 2014. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records, limiting clarity on the scope of its regulated activities. Customers of the firm may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the product category under which their claim falls.

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.