Seward (Wessex) Ltd
Declared in default20 June 2017FRN 308382
What this means for you
Because Seward (Wessex) 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
Seward (Wessex) Ltd (FRN 308382) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 20 June 2017. The firm's product types were not specified in available records. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the specific limits depend on the nature of products held, with standard protections of £85,000 for deposits and investments, or alternative limits for other eligible product classes.
Products this firm wrote
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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.