Pello Capital Ltd Investments – News Update

Good news for investors via Pello Capital Ltd, formerly known as Cornhill Capital Ltd, following the firm going into liquidation the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is now open to receiving claims.

Pello Capital Ltd was an FCA-authorised investment firm providing services including stockbroking, online share dealing, foreign exchange, corporate broking and pensions.

If you invested through Pello Capital and have suffered a financial loss, you may be able to claim compensation through the FSCS.

What happened to Pello Capital?

Pello Capital was authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from 5 February 2007 until 15 November 2022.

Following action by the FCA, restrictions were placed on the firm which prevented it from conducting regulated activities and restricted its ability to dispose of assets.

Pello Capital subsequently entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 14 December 2022, with Adam Stephens and Mark Ford of Evelyn Partners LLP appointed as liquidators.

On 23 October 2025, the FSCS confirmed that its investigation had finished and that claims would be passed to its assessment teams. Pello Capital was then declared in default on 26 November 2025.

Claims are now being assessed individually by the FSCS.

Could I have a claim against Pello Capital?

If you invested through Pello Capital and have lost money, you may be able to make a successful claim.

Whether you have a claim will depend on the circumstances of your investment, including the role Pello Capital played and the service you received.

CP Financial Claims has successfully handled a Pello Capital FSCS claim

We have successfully handled Pello Capital claims through the FSCS and recovered compensation for our clients.

If you invested through Pello Capital and lost money, get in touch to discuss your circumstances.

How CP Financial Claims Can Help

At CP Financial Claims, we specialise in recovering money from failed or mis-sold investments.

  • We offer a No Win, No Fee service – so there’s nothing to pay upfront, and you only pay if we’re successful, subject to our full terms at https://www.cpfclaims.co.uk/fees-and-terms/
  • We handle the entire process – from paperwork to communication with the FSCS, the Ombudsman, or the firm directly.
  • We have experience handling claims involving failed investment firms and have already successfully recovered compensation for a Pello Capital client.

Don’t Wait – Get In Touch

It only takes a few minutes for a no-obligation chat with our team for straightforward, clear advice.

You are not obliged to use claims management services. You can make a claim for free directly to those you hold responsible, or to a statutory compensation scheme or ombudsman.

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It is possible for you to present the claim for free, either to the firm or person against whom you wish to complain or to the statutory ombudsman (Financial Ombudsman Service or Pension Ombudsman Service) or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, whichever is applicable to your claim.