FSCS in-default register

S. Tate, Esq.

Declared in default23 June 1999FRN 137211

What this means for you

Because S. Tate, Esq. 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

S. Tate, Esq., operating under Financial Services Authority registration number 137211, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 23 June 1999. The firm's regulatory record contains no specified product types, limiting clarity on the scope of its authorized activities. Former customers may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though the absence of defined product categories prevents precise determination of applicable compensation limits.

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.