FSCS in-default register

W & J Chalmers Limited

Declared in default21 August 2006FRN 143870

What this means for you

Because W & J Chalmers 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

W & J Chalmers Limited (FRN 143870) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 21 August 2006. The firm's specific product offerings are not detailed in available records. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the products they held with the firm at the time of default.

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.