Good to know: You do not need to use a claims management company to make your complaint to your pension provider or intermediary. If your complaint is not successful you can refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Pension Ombudsman yourself for free if the firm is still trading. For eligible failed firms, you can refer a claim to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for free.

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Andy Ramsay

Pensions & Investments Claim Manager

Andy understands financial services regulations and the technical arguments required to make a successful claim.

In his career he has successfully dealt with an array of claims such as pension transfers and switches, SIPP and endowment claims.

Andy was part of the “Pension Review” and Customer Liaison Departments for Royal Sun Alliance. Unhappy with how consumers were being treated, he realigned himself and has been representing consumers since 2004, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for consumers.

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Colonial Capital Bonds was a scheme designed to profit off of the global housing crash, but it actually duped thousands of British investors out of their savings. The fund was heavily associated with BlackStar Wealth Management, as well as Colonial Capital plc. Unsuspecting clients were mis-sold SIPP funds that promised that their money would be invested in Chicago area properties. However, the funds were unregulated by the FCA, and clients lost their savings. Did this happen to you?

What Happened With Colonial Capital Bonds?

Colonial Capital Group Corporate Bonds were heavily promoted by Black Star Wealth Management, as well as unregulated pension introducer Avacade. The group also including Colonial Capital plc and Colonial Capital LLC, both of which were directed by Kevin Neil and Peter Shuttleworth.

The scheme was designed to profit from the housing market crash in the US, specifically in the Chicago area. They claimed that they were planning to buy cheap properties, refurbish them, and then rent them out for high rental yields. These three-year bonds were meant to earn a 12% return, with interest payments paid out every six months. They promised investors that the number of bonds would never exceed 85% of the portfolio’s value.

However, this was not to be the case. Investors were mis-sold SIPP pension plans and lost more than £12 million. BlackStar advised them to transfer their savings from safe and reliable pension funds into unregulated SIPP schemes. As of 29 April 2019, The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has ordered Blackstar Wealth Management to offer mis-sold SIPP compensation to at least five different Colonial clients. If something similar happened to you, you could be eligible for the same payments.

Are you entitled to mis-sold SIPP compensation from Black Star Wealth Management?

Did you invest any of your pension funds in Colonial Capital Bonds on the advice of Blackstar Wealth Management or any other firm? Blackstar Wealth Management is now officially dissolved, and they can no longer pay out any returns. However, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has made mis-sold SIPP compensation available to people like you. If a Blackstar Wealth Management or any other advisor convinced you to put your pension money into their investments, only for that investment to fail, you might qualify for mis-sold SIPP compensation.

Our claims experts can advise on whether you could qualify for mis-sold SIPP compensation. Apply online today for an information pack to learn more.

FSCS BlackStar Wealth Management and Colonial Capital Bonds Claim

BlackStar Wealth Management, who notoriously pushed investment in Colonial Capital Bonds, has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.  This means that the UK’s compensation scheme for failed financial services firms will pay compensation for valid mis-selling claims. Allegiant can assist you with claims to the FSCS about BlackStar Wealth Management. Fill in our online application form to get started.

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Insights from Our Pensions Team

Expert Insight: The Importance of Choosing the Right Pathway for Your Claim: CMCs and Law Firms Compared.

In this article, Allegiant’s Pensions & Investments Manager, Andy Ramsay, explores the fundamental differences between between the Court and Ombudsman routes for resolving pension & investment claims. The article highlights key differences in:-

  • costs consequences and funding arrangements
  •  the differing basis of assessment that a Court will deploy when compared to an Ombudsman
  •  the potential need for claimants to attend a hearing in Court

Andy further explores out-dated preconceptions about Claims Management Companies. This short summary is essential reading for anyone planning on making a pension or investment claim with the assistance of a CMC or law firm.

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Learn With Allegiant: The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) In A Nutshell

You may have heard of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), but do you fully understand its vital role within the UK’s financial services sector? In this short piece, we look at:-

  • The type of claims FSCS covers (and those it doesn’t).
  • How and when it can help
  • The FSCS claims process

This article will be of particular interest to anyone with a potential compensation claim against a financial service provider that has collapsed.

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Learn With Allegiant: What is a SIPP?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has identified ‘serious and ongoing failings’ by both Individual Financial Advisers (IFAs) and Self-Invested Personal Pension Providers. Typically, mis-selling is related to the “wrong” type of investor being given poor or misleading advice as to what investments were relatively safe and right for them. In this summary, we look at What a SIPP is, and how they have been mis-sold, together with the FCA’s review into sector malpractice.

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Our Mis-sold Pensions Claim Procedure

  • Step 1

    Pre complaint investigation and analysis. No paperwork? Don't Worry! We could still help.

  • Step 2

    Once we've assessed claim prospects, we make a pension complaint to the Ombudsman or FSCS, where appropriate

  • Step 3

    Pension complaint response received. We'll carefully analyse the response and advise you on how to proceed.

  • Step 4

    If appropriate resolution cannot be reached with a live firm, and we disagree with their stance, we will refer the claim to Ombudsman on your instruction.

Why Pay More? How Our Fees Compare.

Allegiant always aligns great value with exceptional service. This winning formula has seen us emerge as one of the UK’s pre-eminent Claims Management Companies in recent years. See why Allegiant is a great choice below. *All information correct as at 28 August 2021.

Company Name
Advertised Fees
Example fee - £10,000 win
Additional Cost Compared to Alllegiant
Source
18% inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£1,800
N/A
https://allegiant.co.uk/compliance/terms-of-engagement/pic/
24% inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£2,400
£600
https://www.getclaimsadvice.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Get-Claims-Advice-Ltd-Terms-of-Business-11032021.pdf
30% inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£3,000
£1,200
Not displayed on firm website.
38% inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£3,800
£2,000
https://www.consumersavingsnetwork.co.uk/investment-claim-terms-conditions/
48% No Win No Fee inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£4,800
£3,000
https://goodwinbarrett.co.uk/terms-and-conditions-mis-sold-pension
18% inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£1,800
N/A
https://allegiant.co.uk/compliance/terms-of-engagement/pic/
24% inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£2,400
£600
https://www.getclaimsadvice.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Get-Claims-Advice-Ltd-Terms-of-Business-11032021.pdf
30% inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£3,000
£1,200
Not displayed on firm website.
38% inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£3,800
£2,000
https://www.consumersavingsnetwork.co.uk/investment-claim-terms-conditions/
48% No Win No Fee inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£4,800
£3,000
https://goodwinbarrett.co.uk/terms-and-conditions-mis-sold-pension

Our Fees - What You Need To Know

Worked Fee Example

How our fees work in practice:

• Compensation is £1,000, the fee is £150 plus VAT £30. This means the amount payable to us is £180 leaving you with the benefit of £820.
• Compensation is £3,000, the fee is £450 plus VAT £90. This means the amount payable to us is £540 leaving you with the benefit of £2,460.
• Compensation is £10,000, the fee is £1,500 plus VAT £300. This means that the amount payable to us is £1,800 leaving you with the benefit of £8,200.

NB. It is possible that our fee may become payable before you have access to your pension or investment which may result in you having to pay our fee from your own funds.

Cancellation Rights (Pension Claims)

You can cancel for free at any time within 14-days without giving any reason and without incurring any liability. You can communicate your cancellation by telephone, post, email or online.

You can cancel this agreement at any time after the 14-day cancellation period. However, if a complaint submitted by us is successful, the Success Fee will apply in the usual way.

You can cancel by post: Allegiant Finance Services Limited, Freepost RTYU–XUTZ–YKJC, 400 Chadwick House, Warrington Road, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6AE; (b) by email: helpdesk@allegiant-finance.co.uk; (c) by telephone: 0345 544 1563; or (d) online at https://allegiant.co.uk/legal/cancellation.

Looking for Claim Representation? Why Allegiant is a Great Choice for Pension Claims Assistance

Human

Our small, dedicated pensions team provide a personal touch

Trustworthy

We’ll treat your claim as strictly confidential. Your personal information is safe with us.

Longstanding

We’ve serviced over 100,000 clients across all service lines since our inception in 2010.

Fair Fees

Our fees compare favourably to competitors. We actively encourage you to shop around.

No Paperwork? Don't Worry!

We could still help if you don’t have all your paperwork or details. Our team are experienced in helping locate paperwork where possible.

Technologically Driven

Our online application system and claim audit surveys enable us to offer an efficient and convenient claims journey.

Disclaimer:

Good to know: You do not need to use a claims management company to make your complaint to your pension provider or intermediary. If your complaint is not successful you can refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Pension Ombudsman yourself for free if the firm is still trading. For eligible failed firms, you can refer a claim to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for free.