Hesketh International Fund Management Limited (formerly Southport Investment Centre Ltd)
What this means for you
Because Hesketh International Fund Management Limited (formerly Southport Investment Centre 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
Hesketh International Fund Management Limited, formerly Southport Investment Centre Ltd (FRN 116103), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 4 October 2001. The firm's specific product offerings are not detailed in available records. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the financial products they held with the firm at the time of default.
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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.