FSCS in-default register

Mr Simon Thorpe formerly t/a Simon H N Thorpe & Company

Declared in default21 December 2001FRN 137809

What this means for you

Because Mr Simon Thorpe formerly t/a Simon H N Thorpe & Company 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

Mr Simon Thorpe, operating formerly as Simon H N Thorpe & Company (FRN 137809), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 21 December 2001. The firm's specific product offerings are not detailed in available records. Former customers of the firm may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though entitlement amounts depend on the type of financial product involved.

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.