Murphy & Allan (John Allan T/A Mr John Allan t/a Murphy & Allan)
What this means for you
Because Murphy & Allan (John Allan T/A Mr John Allan t/a Murphy & Allan) 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
Murphy & Allan, operating under FRN 135819 and trading as the business of John Allan, was declared in default by the FSCS on 3 July 1996. The firm's specific product offerings are not documented in available records. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation up to £85,000 for eligible deposits, investments, or mortgage-related claims, or 90% of losses without upper limit for insurance products, depending on the nature of their claim.
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.