FSCS in-default register

Pointon York Ltd

Declared in default19 June 2020FRN 309975

What this means for you

Because Pointon York Ltd 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

Pointon York Ltd, which operated under the trading name Pointon York Sipp Solutions Ltd (FRN 309975), provided pension and investment services to UK customers. The firm was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 19 June 2020. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation of up to £85,000 for losses relating to pensions and investments.

Products this firm wrote

Pensions, Investments

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.