Equitrade Markets — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 441877)
Full legal name: Equitrade Markets Ltd, trading as TF Financial, C&C Stockbrokers, Espread, Shareserve, CFD Choice and CH Markets
Equitrade Markets Ltd, trading as TF Financial, C&C Stockbrokers, Espread, Shareserve, CFD Choice and CH Markets (FRN 441877) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 4 September 2026. If you were advised by Equitrade Markets 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.
Equitrade Markets Ltd, trading as TF Financial, C&C Stockbrokers, Espread, Shareserve, CFD Choice and CH Markets appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 4 September 2026, in the Investments category.
Equitrade Markets Ltd, trading as TF Financial, C&C Stockbrokers, Espread, Shareserve, CFD Choice and CH Markets has also been known as, or traded as: TF Financial, C&C Stockbrokers, Espread, Shareserve, CFD Choice, CH Markets. If you dealt with any of those names, the same claim routes may apply.
What this means for you
If Equitrade Markets 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 Equitrade Markets 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 Equitrade Markets Ltd, trading as TF Financial, C&C Stockbrokers, Espread, Shareserve, CFD Choice and CH Markets still trading?
Equitrade Markets Ltd, trading as TF Financial, C&C Stockbrokers, Espread, Shareserve, CFD Choice and CH Markets (FRN 441877) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 4 September 2026. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.
How do I claim against Equitrade Markets?
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 Equitrade Markets?
Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for Equitrade Markets. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.
Other investment firms on the FSCS list around the same time
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- Jarvis Investment ManagementUnder investigation 16 October 2026 · FRN 116413
- Aspiro Research and DevelopmentUnder investigation 15 October 2026
- EGR WealthUnder investigation 26 August 2026 · FRN 537582
- Signpost Financial PlanningDeclared in default 12 August 2026 · FRN 575237
- Equity For Growth (Securities)Declared in default 15 July 2026 · FRN 475953
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.