Staffordshire-based advice firm Norrix Financial Services Ltd (FRN: 224577) has been declared as in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) - the industry’s consumer compensation safety-net - has declared six firms in default over the past two months.

Scottish Financial Planning partnership Advice & Wealth Management Solutions LLP has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared BSPS-linked adviser firm Mark Peter Houlbrook (FRN: 498168) in default over pension transfer advice, opening the door to compensation for ex-clients with valid claims.