IFA enters liquidation after investment advice complaints

Chandler King gave ‘unsuitable investment advice’

Sophia Panayi
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Financial advice firm Chandler King (City) has entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation.

The IFA, which advised on investments and pensions, agreed to a voluntary requirement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on 28 April 2026, which restricted its activities. Before entering liquidation, Chandler King applied to cancel its FCA permissions, which the regulator set out is subject to review. The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) upheld complaints about Chandler King giving "unsuitable investment advice" to consumers without adequately explaining the risks. A complaint was upheld in February, with FOS stating that the investments "were not suitable for [the client...

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