Shail Singh named AFCA’s Lead Ombudsman, Investments and Advice

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has appointed Shail Singh as its new Lead Ombudsman, Investments and Advice.

Gerard Brody joins AFCA's independent board

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) today announced the appointment of the former chief executive of the Consumer Action Law Centre, Gerard Brody, to its independent board. His appointment is for three years, effective 4 May 2023.

AFCA named one of Australia’s best places to work

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has been named as one of the top 5 best places to work in Australia’s financial services sector in a prestigious national ranking.

AFCA reappoints Chief Ombudsman, as compensation passes $1 billion

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s (AFCA) Board of Directors today announced the re-appointment of David Locke as Chief Ombudsman and Chief Executive Officer for a second five-year term.

AFCA welcomes investment in anti-scam technology

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) welcomes news of a partnership between Telstra and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to tackle scams.

AFCA opens consultation on proposed Rules changes

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority is opening public consultation on proposed changes to the rules that govern its work helping consumers and financial firms to resolve complaints.

AFCA welcomes latest initiative on scams

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has welcomed the latest initiative from a major bank aimed at protecting customers from potential scams.

AFCA receives over 2000 complaints in year since SEQ/NSW floods

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has received more than 2,000 complaints from flood-affected consumers in the year since the devastating South-East Queensland/northern NSW storms, with delays in claim handling the most significant issue. 

AFCA welcomes additional measures to thwart spoofing scams

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has welcomed the announcement from a major bank that it is working with telco providers to reduce spoofing scams.

AFCA welcomes new scams initiatives

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has welcomed the announcement of new banking initiatives that seek to address the scourge of scams.