Transglobe Independent Financial Advisors Limited formerly The Carbon Partnership Limited
What this means for you
Because Transglobe Independent Financial Advisors Limited formerly The Carbon Partnership 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
Transglobe Independent Financial Advisors Limited, formerly known as The Carbon Partnership Limited (FRN 442218), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 25 February 2014. The firm was authorised to provide financial advisory services, though specific product categories are not recorded. Eligible consumers with claims against the firm may be entitled to FSCS compensation up to the standard £85,000 limit for investment business.
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How to claim
- Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
- Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
- Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
- Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
- The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.