FSCS in-default register

Michael Whitfield formerly t/a Whitfield & Partners

Declared in default7 February 2005FRN 116410

What this means for you

Because Michael Whitfield formerly t/a Whitfield & Partners 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

Michael Whitfield, formerly trading as Whitfield & Partners (FRN 116410), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 7 February 2005. The firm's specific product offerings are not recorded in available data. Eligible customers may claim compensation under FSCS protection rules, though the extent of coverage depends on the product category 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.