I said in effect. They are part of a major bank, who were actually giving people jobs rather than sacking people when the recession hit, meaning they are probably safer to deal with than other banks right now.
If other banks start going belly up, I might think of moving my money, but I would bet big money on these being far better off than most high street banks, so I feel my money is very safe.
Any bank, any company, any business can go out of business at any time. I highly doubt this will happen with Fairfx any time soon.
Oh dear, too many 'any's. Doesn't look like a real word any more! lol