FSCS in-default register

BMT Gauson (Financial Services)

Declared in default2 September 1999FRN 131702

What this means for you

Because BMT Gauson (Financial Services) 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

BMT Gauson (Financial Services), authorised under FRN 131702, was declared in default by the FSCS on 2 September 1999. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records, limiting clarity on the scope of its regulated activities. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend 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.