With effect from 1 April 2019, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has increased the maximum level of protection available to individuals on investments to £85,000 (£170,000 on jointly-held investments), which is the same limit already provided on deposits.
Whilst the maximum level of cover per individual is now the same, it should be noted that any other differences in the cover provided by the scheme for deposits and investments remain, and that claims will continue to be subject to eligibility. More information about the FSCS and eligibility criteria can be found on their website here
www.fscs.org.uk.