Christopher Barker, trading as Apollo Pension & Investment Advisers
What this means for you
Because Christopher Barker, trading as Apollo Pension & Investment Advisers 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
Christopher Barker, trading as Apollo Pension & Investment Advisers (FRN 470611), a firm providing investment advice and access to unregulated collective investment schemes, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 6 June 2025. Eligible customers who received investment advice or invested in unregulated collective investment schemes through the firm may claim compensation of up to £85,000 per claim. The firm's default marks the conclusion of its regulatory status under the Financial Conduct Authority.
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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.