EQ Financial Planning — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 575160)
Full legal name: EQ Financial Planning Ltd
EQ Financial Planning Ltd (FRN 575160) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 25 November 2022. If you were advised by EQ Financial Planning and lost money, you may be able to claim compensation of up to £85,000 from the FSCS. Eligibility depends on your circumstances — a free check takes under a minute.
EQ Financial Planning Ltd appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 25 November 2022, in the Investments category.
What this means for you
If EQ Financial Planning advised you to invest — for example in a bond, fund, or an unregulated or high-risk product — and that advice was unsuitable, you may have a claim. Where the firm has failed, the FSCS may pay eligible losses up to £85,000 per person.
Your options
- FSCS — where EQ Financial Planning has failed, you may claim eligible losses up to £85,000 per person, per firm (the FSCS limit is £85,000 for firms that failed from 1 April 2019, £50,000 for 2010–2019 and £48,000 before that). You can claim free at fscs.org.uk without using a solicitor.
- A representative — specialist firms can gather the evidence and handle the claim for you, typically on a No Win, No Fee basis.
- Check your time limit — deadlines vary by route. See our guide to time limits for mis-selling claims, and how compensation is calculated.
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Is EQ Financial Planning Ltd still trading?
EQ Financial Planning Ltd (FRN 575160) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 25 November 2022. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.
How do I claim against EQ Financial Planning?
You can claim directly and free of charge through the FSCS at fscs.org.uk, or instruct a representative to handle it for you. Either way, a free initial check can confirm whether you may be eligible.
How much could I claim for EQ Financial Planning?
Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for EQ Financial Planning. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.
Other investment firms on the FSCS list around the same time
- H&F FinancialDeclared in default 10 February 2023 · FRN 778297
- Cadogan Asset ManagementDeclared in default 10 January 2023 · FRN 749342
- Midhurst Asset ManagementDeclared in default 9 January 2023 · FRN 154333
- A+ Financial ServicesDeclared in default 14 December 2022 · FRN 222159
- FSC Investment ServicesDeclared in default 8 December 2022 · FRN 441650
- Craig MitchellDeclared in default 8 December 2022 · FRN 624013
This page is for information only and is not affiliated with the FSCS. You can complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service or claim from the FSCS for free without using a solicitor. Compensation depends on your individual circumstances. This website does not constitute legal advice.