North End Consultants Limited formerly Abacus Independent Financial Planning Limited
What this means for you
Because North End Consultants Limited formerly Abacus Independent Financial Planning Limited 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
North End Consultants Limited, formerly known as Abacus Independent Financial Planning Limited (FRN 209410), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 6 January 2012. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available data, limiting clarity on the scope of its regulated activities. Eligible customers may claim compensation under FSCS protection, subject to the relevant product-category limits and scheme rules applicable at the time of the firm's failure.
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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.