Retirement & Pension Planning Services Ltd
What this means for you
Because Retirement & Pension Planning Services 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
Retirement & Pension Planning Services Ltd (FRN 542640), a UK-regulated financial services firm offering pension advice, pension transfer services, and Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) administration, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) on 20 October 2021. Former customers of the firm may be entitled to FSCS compensation of up to £85,000 in respect of eligible pension-related claims. The firm's default marks the conclusion of its regulated operations under the FSCS's protection framework.
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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.