IFS Aegis — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 587982)
Full legal name: IFS Aegis Ltd, formerly Authorised Financial Advisors Ltd
IFS Aegis Ltd, formerly Authorised Financial Advisors Ltd (FRN 587982) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 14 December 2023. If you were advised by IFS Aegis 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.
IFS Aegis Ltd, formerly Authorised Financial Advisors Ltd appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 14 December 2023, in the Pensions, Investments category.
IFS Aegis Ltd, formerly Authorised Financial Advisors Ltd has also been known as, or traded as: Authorised Financial Advisors Ltd. If you dealt with any of those names, the same claim routes may apply.
What this means for you
If IFS Aegis 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 IFS Aegis 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 IFS Aegis 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 IFS Aegis Ltd, formerly Authorised Financial Advisors Ltd still trading?
IFS Aegis Ltd, formerly Authorised Financial Advisors Ltd (FRN 587982) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 14 December 2023. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.
How do I claim against IFS Aegis?
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 IFS Aegis?
Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for IFS Aegis. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.
Other pension firms on the FSCS list around the same time
- Niche Independent Financial AdvisersDeclared in default 17 January 2024 · FRN 472635
- D & G Financial ServicesDeclared in default 9 January 2024 · FRN 208521
- The Chambers PartnershipDeclared in default 20 December 2023 · FRN 495472
- Rowanmoor Personal PensionsDeclared in default 15 December 2023 · FRN 458260
- BlueSky Wealth ManagementDeclared in default 12 December 2023 · FRN 446963
- Quadros Financial SolutionsDeclared in default 1 December 2023 · FRN 764760
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.