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FSCS remains open and fully operational in the light of the coronavirus situation. Read our latest updates on how we’re continuing to deliver our claims service.

17 March 2020 FSCS news

Compensation limits

Read our compensation limits articles for the latest news on changes to the amounts of compensation we can pay and how any changes might affect you.

New £85,000 deposit limit from today

You now have even greater protection for your deposits. FSCS has increased the deposit limit to £85k, from £75k. We are committed to protecting your money.

30 January 2017

Limit change consumer update

16 January 2017

UK savers may see an increase in their FSCS savings protection limit

21 November 2016

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Firm news

News on firms that have failed or that are under investigation. Some firms have their own dedicated pages which you can find on our Find firms page - click the tab at the top of the page.

Failure of nine firms

Consumers could get back money they have lost as a result of their dealings with any of nine failed financial firms FSCS declared in default during July 2018.

27 September 2019

Claims against The Mortgage Matters Partnership accepted

01 November 2018

Premier FX Limited customers

28 August 2018

Cornerstone Friendly Society customers

21 August 2018

Polish Credit Union UK Limited

30 July 2018

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Fraud & scams

Details of the latest scams in the financial services sector.

Top 5 financial scams in the UK

Financial scams can come in all forms. Protect your money by learning more about the top 5 financial and bank scams in the UK.

06 September 2019

Beaufort clients warned of potential scam

08 February 2019

FSCS warns consumers of potential scam

04 February 2019

Protect yourself from pension scams

20 August 2018

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme warns consumers on scam email

14 February 2018

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FSCS news

Read the latest news and updates regarding FSCS. Learn about our work with the industry, new staff appointments and other projects we’re involved in.

FSCS open and fully operational

FSCS remains open and fully operational in the light of the coronavirus situation. Read our latest updates on how we’re continuing to deliver our claims service.

17 March 2020

Plan and Budget

16 January 2020

This is Money, MailOnline & FSCS

07 January 2020

Andrew Bailey appointed new Bank of England Governor

20 December 2019

FSCS Outlook

17 December 2019

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Investing

Read investments articles from FSCS to find out the latest news, how to invest safely and what to take into consideration when you’re planning to invest.

What's crowdfunding? What are the risks?

Crowdfunding sites enable small businesses to raise funds from investors. Learn more about the types of crowdfunding and the risks that are involved.

08 September 2017

British public prepared to accept a greater risk to their health and family than money

14 January 2013

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Protection

Read the articles in our protection section to find out the latest news on FSCS protection and the wider issues facing the financial services industry.

FSCS allocation of claims regarding IFAs and SIPP operators

When customers suffer losses as a result of failed investments made via aSIPP there are often a number of different firms which may be liable for some or all of those losses.

06 March 2020

Summary note on the basis for protected claims against London Capital & Finance plc

12 July 2019

Summary note on the basis of claims for Active Wealth

15 May 2018

Capita wins strategic sole partner contract

15 May 2018

Replacement cheques to be sent to 380 members of South Tyneside Credit Union Limited (trading as First For Money)

06 April 2018

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Technology

Read our technology articles to find out more about fintech in banking and other issues relating to technology and FSCS.

Fintech in banking

Fintech in banking is changing how we manage our money. Learn about the apps, banks & platforms shaping the industry with blockchain, robo-advisors and more.

08 September 2017

FSCS cautions consumers of virtual currency

17 January 2014

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Compensation limits

Read our compensation limits articles for the latest news on changes to the amounts of compensation we can pay and how any changes might affect you.

Firm news

News on firms that have failed or that are under investigation. Some firms have their own dedicated pages which you can find on our Find firms page - click the tab at the top of the page.

Fraud & scams

Details of the latest scams in the financial services sector.

FSCS news

Read the latest news and updates regarding FSCS. Learn about our work with the industry, new staff appointments and other projects we’re involved in.

Investing

Read investments articles from FSCS to find out the latest news, how to invest safely and what to take into consideration when you’re planning to invest.

Protection

Read the articles in our protection section to find out the latest news on FSCS protection and the wider issues facing the financial services industry.

Technology

Read our technology articles to find out more about fintech in banking and other issues relating to technology and FSCS.

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Read our compensation limits articles for the latest news on changes to the amounts of compensation we can pay and how any changes might affect you.

News on firms that have failed or that are under investigation. Some firms have their own dedicated pages which you can find on our Find firms page - click the tab at the top of the page.

Details of the latest scams in the financial services sector.

Read the latest news and updates regarding FSCS. Learn about our work with the industry, new staff appointments and other projects we’re involved in.

Read investments articles from FSCS to find out the latest news, how to invest safely and what to take into consideration when you’re planning to invest.

Read the articles in our protection section to find out the latest news on FSCS protection and the wider issues facing the financial services industry.

Read our technology articles to find out more about fintech in banking and other issues relating to technology and FSCS.