Welcome to the latest edition of Ombudsman News. In this edition, we share news of our new Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman, and outline the Discussion Paper earlier this month about possible changes to our future funding model. We also highlight our latest annual complaints data for the last financial year.

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We announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman

Earlier this month, we announced that Abby Thomas has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman, following an extensive and competitive recruitment process. Nausicaa Delfas will continue as Interim Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman until Abby joins in the Autumn.

 

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Our proposals to change our future funding model – Discussion Paper

We published a Discussion Paper earlier this month about possible changes to our future funding model, as part of our commitment to change and improve the organisation.

We are seeking feedback from financial services organisations, trade bodies, consumer groups and other stakeholders. The Discussion Paper is open for responses until 5 August 2022. Read the full paper and find out how to send us your response, on our website.

 

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Our latest annual complaints data

Our annual complaints data is a review of our work over the last financial year. We’ve recently published our latest set of data that shows the volume of complaints we received and resolved, and the proportion of complaints we upheld. We also share sector-by-sector insight into trends in complaints.

 

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Complaints about claims management companies (CMCs)

We've published our latest annual complaints data about claims management companies (CMCs). The data shows the volume of complaints we received and resolved about CMCs, and the proportion of complaints upheld in the customer's favour in the last financial year.

 

Read the full data

Latest news

Financial Ombudsman Service and FCA move to modernise redress system

15 November 2024

We launch a ‘Call for Input’ jointly with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to create stability for consumers and businesses.

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Ombudsman News 193

18 July 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of Ombudsman News. In this edition, we highlight our latest annual complaints data and insight for 2023/24. We also share guidance for professional representatives about referring a complaint to us for investigation.

Annual data Banking and payments Travel Insurance CMC

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Banking complaints hit a 10-year high

12 July 2024

Complaints about the banking sector are at their highest level in at least a decade.

Press release Annual data Banking and payments

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