Complaints Procedure
At Alka Financial Services Ltd, we are committed to providing excellent service to all our clients. However, if you feel we have not met your expectations, we want to hear from you.
Our Commitment
We take all complaints seriously and aim to resolve them quickly and fairly. We will:
- Acknowledge your complaint promptly
- Investigate thoroughly and impartially
- Keep you informed of progress
- Provide a fair resolution
- Learn from complaints to improve our service
How to Make a Complaint
If you wish to make a complaint, please contact us using any of the following methods:
In Writing:
Alka Financial Services Ltd
799 Harrow Road
Wembley HA0 2LR
By Email:
info@alka.co.ukBy Phone:
020 8904 5088Please provide as much detail as possible, including:
- Your name and contact details
- Your account or reference number (if applicable)
- Details of your complaint
- What you would like us to do to resolve the matter
- Any relevant documentation
What Happens Next
Step 1: Acknowledgement
We will acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days of receipt, confirming we have received it and providing the name of the person handling your complaint.
Step 2: Investigation
We will investigate your complaint thoroughly, reviewing all relevant information and speaking to any staff members involved.
Step 3: Resolution
We aim to provide a final response within 8 weeks of receiving your complaint. Our response will:
- Explain our findings
- Offer a resolution (if we uphold your complaint)
- Explain our reasoning (if we do not uphold your complaint)
- Inform you of your right to refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service
Financial Ombudsman Service
If you are not satisfied with our final response, or if we have not provided a final response within 8 weeks, you have the right to refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
Financial Ombudsman Service
Exchange Tower
London E14 9SR
Phone: 0800 023 4567 or 0300 123 9123
Email: complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Website: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Please note that you must refer your complaint to the FOS within 6 months of receiving our final response.
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Alka Financial Services Ltd is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). You may be entitled to compensation from the scheme if we cannot meet our obligations. This depends on the type of business and the circumstances of the claim.
Further information about compensation scheme arrangements is available from the FSCS:
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
10th Floor, Beaufort House
15 St Botolph Street
London EC3A 7QU
Phone: 0800 678 1100 or 020 7741 4100
Website: www.fscs.org.uk
Our Regulatory Information
Alka Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
FCA Reference Number: 403017
You can check our regulatory status on the FCA Register at: www.fca.org.uk/register
