FSCS in-default register

M H Adams

Declared in default7 July 2000FRN 135744

What this means for you

Because M H Adams 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

M H Adams (FRN 135744) has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as of 7 July 2000. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records due to missing product classification data. Former customers of M H Adams may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though the applicable limit—ranging from £85,000 for investments, mortgages, or deposits to 90% of claims for insurance products—depends on the nature of products 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.