Year published
Court appeals of AFCA decisions unsuccessful
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has received two separate court decisions which support the scope of AFCA’s fairness jurisdiction in both its superannuation and gener
AFCA appoints two new Lead Ombudsmen
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is pleased to announce the appointments of Ms Natalie Cameron as Investments and Advice Lead Ombudsman, and Ms Heather Gray as Superan
AFCA gives more time to resolve complaints
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) will give consumers, small businesses and financial firms extra time to respond to complaints due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AFCA sets out how it will work with regulators, consumers and industry, taking into account COVID-19 challenges
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) will modify its approach to dispute resolution to take into account all regulatory and legislative changes announced as part of Austra
Complaints about home loans increase by 20%
New data released today by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has shown that complaints about home loans have increased by 20 per cent in the last six months of 2019.
AFCA responds to compensation scheme of last resort consultation
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has reconfirmed its strong support for creating a compensation scheme of last resort (CSLR) in a submission published today.
Financial ombudsman warns against insurance middlemen
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has warned people affected by recent natural disasters, against signing up with insurance middlemen in the hope of progressing their c
Financial ombudsman launches dedicated bushfire hotline
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has today launched a support hotline to ensure priority service for those impacted by the devastating Australian bushfires.
AFCA announces dedicated support for bushfire victims
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority sends its profound condolences to the communities impacted by the devastating bushfires currently burning across New South Wales, South Austr
AFCA approach to adviser conduct obligations
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has today announced how it will assess adviser conduct obligations under the new Financial Adviser Code of Ethics.
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