Focus Oxford — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 594369)
Full legal name: Focus Oxford LLP, trading as Focus Independent Financial Advisers and Independent Insurance Consultants
Focus Oxford LLP, trading as Focus Independent Financial Advisers and Independent Insurance Consultants (FRN 594369) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 14 September 2023. If you were advised by Focus Oxford 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.
Focus Oxford LLP, trading as Focus Independent Financial Advisers and Independent Insurance Consultants appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 14 September 2023, in the Pensions, Investments category.
Focus Oxford LLP, trading as Focus Independent Financial Advisers and Independent Insurance Consultants has also been known as, or traded as: Focus Independent Financial Advisers, Independent Insurance Consultants. If you dealt with any of those names, the same claim routes may apply.
What this means for you
If Focus Oxford advised you on a pension — for example transferring a workplace, personal or final-salary pension, or moving it into a SIPP — and the advice was unsuitable for you, you may have a claim. Where the firm has failed, eligible losses can be claimed from the FSCS up to £85,000 per person.
If Focus Oxford 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 Focus Oxford 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 Focus Oxford LLP, trading as Focus Independent Financial Advisers and Independent Insurance Consultants still trading?
Focus Oxford LLP, trading as Focus Independent Financial Advisers and Independent Insurance Consultants (FRN 594369) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 14 September 2023. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.
How do I claim against Focus Oxford?
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 Focus Oxford?
Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for Focus Oxford. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.
Other pension firms on the FSCS list around the same time
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- MLM Wealth ManagementDeclared in default 2 September 2023 · FRN 784277
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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.