FSCS in-default register

Cowan Elliott

Declared in default11 August 2003FRN 125185

What this means for you

Because Cowan Elliott 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

Cowan Elliott, registered under FRN 125185, was declared in default by the FSCS on 11 August 2003. The firm's specific product categories are not recorded in available data, preventing detailed classification of services offered. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, with eligibility and limits depending on the product type involved, though standard protection typically covers deposits, investments, mortgages, and insurance up to specified thresholds.

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.