Richard Philpin & Company
What this means for you
Because Richard Philpin & 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
Richard Philpin & Company (FRN 126262), a UK regulated financial-services firm, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 6 December 2000. The firm's product classification data is not available in the records provided. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation according to standard limits for the relevant product types, though the specific compensation ceiling cannot be determined without clarification of the firm's service offerings.
Products this firm wrote
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.