FSCS in-default register

John M. Beirne and Co.

Declared in default8 March 1999FRN 138053

What this means for you

Because John M. Beirne and Co. 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

John M. Beirne and Co. (FRN 138053) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 8 March 1999. The firm's product types are not specified in available records. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the specific limits depend on the financial products involved, with typical coverage of £85,000 for investments, mortgages, or deposits, and 90 per cent of losses without limit for insurance claims.

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.