Logic Investments Enters Special Administration Process

Logic Investments Ltd entered special administration on 16 January 2026, marking a significant development for the FCA-authorised wealth management firm. The court appointed Alex Watkins and Ed Boyle of Interpath Ltd as joint special administrators after the company’s directors concluded that the business was insolvent and could no longer continue trading in its current form. As a result, the administrators immediately took control of the firm to protect clients and safeguard remaining assets.

The move followed regulatory action taken a month earlier. On 16 December 2025, Logic Investments agreed to restrictions imposed by the UK Financial Conduct Authority that stopped the firm from taking on new clients, accepting client money or assets, or transferring existing client funds without FCA consent. The regulator introduced these measures amid growing concerns about the firm’s financial position and stressed that the intervention sought to limit further risk to customers. 

Logic Investments Enters Special Administration Process

At the time, the firm acknowledged the restrictions and cooperated with the regulator, stating that the steps were “necessary to protect clients while options were assessed”. However, the directors later determined that recovery was no longer viable. Consequently, they applied to the court for special administration, triggering a formal process designed specifically for investment firms. The joint special administrators will now manage claims against the company and work to return client money and custody assets wherever possible. 

In a statement, the administrators said they would “prioritise the interests of clients and ensure an orderly process that delivers the best achievable outcome”. Meanwhile, the FCA confirmed it would continue to oversee the case because Logic Investments remains a regulated firm. The regulator said it would work closely with the administrators “to support the return of client assets and maintain market confidence”. At the same time, attention has turned to the role of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

The FSCS protects customers when authorised financial services firms fail and may cover shortfalls in client money or custody assets up to £85,000 per person, including reasonable distribution costs. Nevertheless, the FSCS will assess eligibility on a case-by-case basis. The administrators will collaborate with the scheme to determine which clients qualify for compensation. Clients and creditors have been urged to contact Interpath directly for guidance on next steps, as the process continues to unfold and efforts focus on clarity, transparency, and client protection.

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