GAINSBOROUGH FINANCIAL SERVICES
Why can you claim for compensation or redress against Gainsborough Financial Services?
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared Gainsborough Financial Services as failed as of 25 November 2024. Gainsborough Financial Services failed due to its inability to meet regulatory requirements, including unpaid fees and unsubmitted mandatory reports, leading to the revocation of its authorisation and its eventual default status.
This firm is no longer trading, so you may be able to make a claim against it.
Background
According to the FCA Register the firm’s authorisation (FRN 145971) was revoked on 13 September 2023.
This company is associated with claims for pension transfer advice.
Who was involved?
The following is a list of individuals who are currently or were previously involved in regulated activities at Gainsborough Financial Services.
Previously
Appointed representatives and agents.
The following are the Appointed Representatives and Payment services / Electronic money agents currently or previously connected with this firm. In each case, the principal is / was responsible for the regulated activities carried out on its behalf by its appointed representatives / agents during the dates shown below as Effective from and Effective to (when the relationship ended). An agent or Appointed Representative may act of behalf of more than one principal firm.
| Assured Financial Ltd | From 24 Oct 2005 | To 01 Dec 2006 |
| County Investments & Pensions | From 25 Oct 2005 | To 30 Dec 2009 |
How can we help?
We have helped thousands of customers on a no-win no-fee basis get the compensation and justice they deserve when making claim against regulated companies like Gainsborough Financial Services
How does it work?
The first step is a free no-obligation consultation, you can learn more about services on our making a claim page.
Once we have assessed your claim, if we believe you are due compensation then we will help you build the best possible complaint by launching a full investigation, gathering evidenced from all the relevant parties to package your claim and submit to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. We will argue your case to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation available to you.
Seek Claim Advice Today
We offer an expert pension consulting service. One of our experts will be able to talk through your options and tell you what the best option for you is. If you do decide to use our services, then know that our fees are very reasonable. However, you need to act fast as there may be time-barring restrictions in place.
Call us now for a phone or video consultation with one of our legal experts on 0800 041 8358 to find out if you are entitled to compensation, you may even be entitled to additional compensation if you have successfully claimed in the past.
NB: Information for this page was gathered on 27/11/2024 from the following sources, FSCS Website, FCA Register, Companies House Register and is to our knowledge accurate as of that date.
Company timeline (public record)
Key dated events for this firm, drawn from public records. Each entry shows its source.
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2001 | Peter Anthony Howson approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Philip Pryke approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 13 Feb 2002 | Valerie Jane Ryder approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 14 Feb 2002 | Keith Barker approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 02 Apr 2003 | Darrell Mark Wood approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 01 Aug 2003 | Andrew Thomas Pearson approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 12 Sep 2003 | Anthony Edward Hiller approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 16 Feb 2005 | Stephen Robert Long approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 24 Oct 2005 | Assured Financial Ltd appointed as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 25 Oct 2005 | County Investments & Pensions appointed as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 26 Oct 2005 | David Moorhouse approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 26 Oct 2005 | David Roy Holborn approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 27 Oct 2005 | Gary Naylor approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 01 Dec 2006 | Assured Financial Ltd ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 25 Jun 2007 | Andrew John Burton approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 30 Dec 2009 | County Investments & Pensions ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 01 Mar 2010 | Daniel Robert Eatwell approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 19 Jul 2018 | Thomas Sharp approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 13 Sep 2023 | FCA status recorded as: Revoked | FCA Register |
| 25 Nov 2024 | Declared in default by the FSCS | FSCS |
Who was involved?
The following individuals are listed on public records in connection with the firm. These are matters of public record only and their inclusion does not imply any wrongdoing by any named person.
- Peter Anthony Howson. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (02/08/2011 to 28/10/2011), CF24 Pension Transfer Specialist (01/12/2001 to 31/08/2006), CF21 Investment Adviser (01/12/2001 to 31/08/2006) at the firm.
- Gary Naylor. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (01/11/2007 to 30/12/2009), CF21 Investment Adviser (27/10/2005 to 31/10/2007) at the firm.
- Philip Pryke. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (01/11/2007 to 08/12/2019), CF11 Money Laundering Reporting (01/12/2001 to 08/12/2019), CF10 Compliance Oversight (01/12/2001 to 08/12/2019), Responsible for Insurance Distribution (01/10/2018 to 13/09/2023) at the firm.
- Thomas Sharp. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (19/07/2018 to 08/12/2019) at the firm.
- David Moorhouse. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF21 Investment Adviser (26/10/2005 to 01/12/2006), CF1 Director (AR) (18/01/2006 to 01/12/2006), CF7 Sole Trader (AR) (26/10/2005 to 18/01/2006) at the firm.
- Daniel Robert Eatwell. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (01/03/2010 to 28/10/2011) at the firm.
- Keith Barker. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF22 Investment Adviser (Trainee) (14/02/2002 to 28/12/2006) at the firm.
- Valerie Jane Ryder. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF22 Investment Adviser (Trainee) (13/02/2002 to 30/08/2002) at the firm.
- Darrell Mark Wood. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF21 Investment Adviser (02/04/2003 to 06/05/2005) at the firm.
- Stephen Robert Long. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (01/11/2007 to 18/12/2009), CF21 Investment Adviser (16/02/2005 to 31/10/2007) at the firm.
Appointed Representatives and Agents
While it was authorised, the firm acted as principal for the following appointed representatives. An appointed representative carries on regulated business under the responsibility of its principal, so their conduct can be relevant to a claim.
| Appointed representative | Reference | Effective from | Ended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assured Financial Ltd | FRN 440919 | 24/10/2005 | 01/12/2006 |
| County Investments & Pensions | FRN 440997 | 25/10/2005 | 30/12/2009 |
Review page sources: FCA Register (FRN 145971) · Companies House (12125130) · FSCS. Public records, provided for transparency.
