FSCS Failed Firms · FRN 648817

Holborn Assets — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 648817)

Full legal name: Holborn Assets Ltd trading as Cheshire Pension Consultants, Expatriate Financial Planning Services

FailedPensions17 January 2025
Quick Answer

Holborn Assets Ltd trading as Cheshire Pension Consultants, Expatriate Financial Planning Services (FRN 648817) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 17 January 2025. If you were advised by Holborn Assets 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.

Holborn Assets Ltd trading as Cheshire Pension Consultants, Expatriate Financial Planning Services appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 17 January 2025, in the Pensions category.

Holborn Assets Ltd — which also traded as Cheshire Pension Consultants and Expatriate Financial Planning Services — was a Brighton-based advice firm that went into liquidation in October 2023. The FSCS declared it in default on 17 January 2025 after receiving 36 claims relating to general investments, SIPPs and pensions; the FSCS has said these were not connected to the British Steel scheme. If you received pension or investment advice from Holborn Assets, you may be able to claim, with each case assessed on its own facts.

Holborn Assets Ltd trading as Cheshire Pension Consultants, Expatriate Financial Planning Services has also been known as, or traded as: Cheshire Pension Consultants, Expatriate Financial Planning Services. If you dealt with any of those names, the same claim routes may apply.

What this means for you

If Holborn Assets 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.

Your options

  • FSCS — where Holborn Assets has failed, you may claim eligible losses up to £85,000 per person, per firm. 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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FAQ

Is Holborn Assets Ltd trading as Cheshire Pension Consultants, Expatriate Financial Planning Services still trading?

Holborn Assets Ltd trading as Cheshire Pension Consultants, Expatriate Financial Planning Services (FRN 648817) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 17 January 2025. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.

How do I claim against Holborn Assets?

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 Holborn Assets?

Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person, per failed firm. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.

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.

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