Information for consumers and businesses about financial services complaints caused or affected by coronavirus

Coronavirus, or covid-19, is affecting holidays, travel plans and events. 

We've only received a few enquiries at this stage, but we've put together some information and resources for consumers and businesses to help explain what to do if you have a question or complaint about a financial product or service that has been caused, impacted or affected by coronavirus.

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Ombudsman News 192

27 June 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of Ombudsman News. In this edition, we highlight our consultation on charging Claims Management Companies and other professional representatives. We also share details of roles we’re currently recruiting for.

Recruitment CMC Consultations and responses

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Proactively settled complaints to continue

12 June 2024

Our proactive settlement scheme gives financial businesses the opportunity to resolve a complaint early on in our process. Some changes will apply to the way the scheme runs from the end of June 2024. 

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Financial Ombudsman Service announces new charity partnership with Sands

30 May 2024

Following a companywide vote, Sands, the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, was chosen to be supported over the next two years.

Press release

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