Verus Financial Services — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 765214)
Full legal name: Verus Financial Services Ltd
Verus Financial Services Ltd (FRN 765214) was placed under investigation by the FSCS on 15 October 2026. If you were advised by Verus Financial Services 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.
Verus Financial Services Ltd appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was placed under investigation on 15 October 2026, in the Pensions, Insurance, Investments category.
What this means for you
If Verus Financial Services 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 Verus Financial Services 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.
If Verus Financial Services advised you on an insurance or protection product that was unsuitable, you may also be able to complain and seek redress.
Verus Financial Services 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 Verus Financial Services 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 Verus Financial Services Ltd still trading?
Verus Financial Services Ltd (FRN 765214) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was placed under investigation on 15 October 2026. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.
How do I claim against Verus Financial Services?
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 Verus Financial Services?
Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for Verus Financial Services. 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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- KapwealthDeclared in default 14 May 2026 · FRN 590782
- Capital Wealth SolutionsDeclared in default 1 May 2026 · FRN 536958
- SkipboDeclared in default 17 April 2026 · FRN 418829
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.