FSCS in-default register

Strachans (Ayr) Limited

Declared in default5 July 2011FRN 304339

What this means for you

Because Strachans (Ayr) 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

Strachans (Ayr) Limited, a UK regulated financial-services firm operating under FRN 304339, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 5 July 2011. The firm's specific product offerings are not detailed in available records. Former customers of the firm may be entitled to FSCS compensation up to the applicable limits depending on the type of financial product involved.

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.