Welcome to the website of the Investor Compensation Scheme

The Investor Compensation Company DAC (ICCL) is the compensation fund of last resort for customers of authorised financial services firms.

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Stay compliant with the Investor Compensation Act

Participant firms can now pay their annual levy online using our secure payment process. It’s a quick and easy way to ensure your firm is compliant with the Investor Compensation Act and you’ll receive confirmation immediately.

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Want to know more about claiming compensation?

If you would like to understand how the process of claiming compensation works in Ireland, the ICCL has put together some useful information to help you.

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Investor Compensation Company DAC

The ICCL supports the National Payments Plan initiative to phase out the usage of cheques and increase efficiencies for Participant firms. Commencing 1 July 2020, the ICCL no longer accepts cheque payments. The ICCL already offers multiple alternative, convenient and secure payment methods namely, Direct Debit, EFT and card payments either online or over the phone. To register for Direct Debit, simply click on the green Register / Login button in the top right corner and follow the on-screen instructions.

BlackBee Investments Limited

The Joint Administrators (Luke Charleton and Alan Large of EY) to BlackBee Investments Limited (“BBIL”) have started certifying claims in respect of certain holdings with BBIL to include directly contacting the claimants with investments in those holdings.

The ICCL will also be contacting the respective claimants, once the certifications are received in respect of the above noted holdings.

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ICCL Funding Arrangements August 2022 to July 2025 (Extended to July 2026)

The current ICCL Funding Arrangements were due to expire on 31 July 2025. Ordinarily, the ICCL undertakes a triennial review of funding targets and levy rates before initiating a Funding Consultation process during the penultimate year of the Funding Arrangements.

What does the extension mean for Participant Firms

The levy rates set out in the Funding Arrangements 2022 – 2025 will remain unchanged for the period 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. The existing Funding Arrangements Document will not be changed and will remain available in the Publications section.

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Direct Debit and E-Invoice Discount

The ICCL are offering firms the chance to avail of discounts of up to 10%, capped at €50, if they pay by direct debit and/or sign up to e-invoicing before 31 July 2025.

For a step-by-step guide to register and sign up for Direct Debit and/or update your email contact details, please consult the link below.

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