FSCS in-default register

R J Purnell

Declared in default28 November 2000FRN 125792

What this means for you

Because R J Purnell 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

R J Purnell, operating under Financial Services Authority registration number 125792, was declared in default by the Financial Compensation Scheme on 28 November 2000. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records. Former customers of the firm may be eligible for compensation under the FSCS's standard protection limits, though the applicable cap depends on the category of financial product 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.