News in brief
Compensation Scheme limit increased
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has increased the limit of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) cover for deposits to 100 per cent of the first £35,000 of each depositor's claim. This increase applied from 1 October 2007.
The previous compensation limit was a maximum of £31,700 (made up of 100 per cent of the first £2,000 and 90 per cent of the next £33,000).
FSA regulated deposit takers will need to review customer terms and conditions to amend references to the financial limits.
On top of this, the Chancellor, Alistair Darling says he is looking at ways of guaranteeing people's savings held by a bank or building society up to £100,000.
Need more information? Please email or contact us with your enquiry.
 | This article is for your general information and use only and are not intended to address your particular requirements. The articles are based on our understanding as at the 7th November 2008. They should not be relied up on in their entirety. Although endeavours have been made to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No individual or company should act upon such information without receiving appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of their particular situation. Articles that make reference to the Pre-Budget Report are subject to the Finance Bill becoming law. |