ESE Capital — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 469499)
Full legal name: ESE Capital Ltd
ESE Capital Ltd (FRN 469499) was placed under investigation by the FSCS on 3 December 2025. If you were advised by ESE Capital 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.
ESE Capital Ltd appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was placed under investigation on 3 December 2025, in the Investments category.
What this means for you
If ESE Capital 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.
ESE Capital is currently under investigation rather than formally in default. A claim through the FSCS may become possible if and when it is declared in default — it is worth registering your details now so you are ready.
Your options
- FSCS — where ESE Capital 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 ESE Capital Ltd still trading?
ESE Capital Ltd (FRN 469499) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was placed under investigation on 3 December 2025. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.
How do I claim against ESE Capital?
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 ESE Capital?
Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for ESE Capital. 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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- Independently EastDeclared in default 19 November 2025 · FRN 488046
- Peter Kettell IFADeclared in default 17 October 2025 · FRN 209563
- Arthur TemlettDeclared in default 16 October 2025 · FRN 118204
- Gallery FinanceDeclared in default 9 October 2025 · FRN 659898
- TenetConnect ServicesDeclared in default 6 October 2025 · FRN 150643
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.