Key aspects of Treasury’s proposals to reform SA’s financial ombud system
The National Financial Ombud’s jurisdiction will be expanded in phases to include the activities of all regulated financial institutions.
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New National Financial Ombud scheme launches
The previously separate credit, banking, and long-term and short-term insurance ombud schemes are now under one roof.
Existing financial ombud system is ‘too complex’ for consumers to navigate
There is a high degree of consensus over the reform recommendations put forward by the World Bank Group, says Treasury.
Ombuds will handle cases involving disputes of fact or law and award compensation
And the requirement to accept oral complaints applies to financial institutions, not only ombuds.
New implementation date for National Financial Ombud
The Ombud Council also provides an update on the status of the new FAIS Ombud rules.
National Financial Ombud set to start in January 2024 – draft rules and MOI published
Financial sector participants should take note of the differences between the NFO’s Rules and the rules of the existing ombud schemes.
