AFCA consults on proposed funding model

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The vast majority of financial firms would pay the same or less to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority under a proposed new user-pays funding model now the subject of consultation

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AFCA appoints new head of code compliance     

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has appointed a new leader of its Code Compliance and Monitoring Team. Prue Monument has joined as General Manager of Code Compliance and Monitoring

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AFCA welcomes release of Independent Review’s report   

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) welcomed the release yesterday of the report of the Independent Review into its financial dispute resolution service. AFCA agrees in principle with the report’s

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AFCA launches new platform to improve dispute resolution 

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has launched a new digital platform to help financial firms better manage disputes that reach the ombudsman service. The new AFCA Member Benchmarking Dashboard

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Complaints about four major banks fall: AFCA 

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Consumer complaints about the four major banks fell seven per cent in 2020-21, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) says in new analysis of the 70,510 complaints it received overall

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Message understood? Key considerations and steps when providing financial advice to vulnerable clients

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Introduction Amidst an overall increased media and regulator focus on financial consumer protection, especially post the Hayne Royal Commission, the spotlight on ‘vulnerable’ financial consumers has become especially intense. Our

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AFCA receives 70,000 financial complaints in 2020-21

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Australians in dispute with banks, insurers, super funds, investment firms and financial advisers lodged more than 70,000 complaints with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) in the past 12 months. They secured more than $240 million in compensation

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