Financial Ombudsman Service

Adviser / Broking

SJP refuses to compensate unwell man mis-sold life policy above FOS limit

Unhealthy client could have lost £370,000

clock 06 May 2020 • 3 min read

Adviser / Broking

AFM expresses concern over ombudsman levy increase

'Forcing good businesses to pay more isn’t the answer'

clock 18 December 2019 • 2 min read

Adviser / Broking

LifeSearch adviser fired following overheard conversation

FOS orders firm to pay £2,000 compensation

clock 03 January 2019 • 2 min read

Regulation

SimplyBiz launches attack on proposed £350,000 FOS limit

'PI insurers may leave market'

clock 03 January 2019 • 2 min read

Regulation

'FOS decisions should be based on law,' says City law firm

RPC wants ‘level playing field’ for financial services

clock 21 December 2018 • 1 min read

Individual Protection

FOS upholds complaint following 'unsuitable' life insurance advice

Ms C told life assurance would be 'excessive and unaffordable' however there is no evidence it was explored as an option

clock 22 October 2018 • 3 min read

Term Assurance

Ombudsman offers clarity on mortgage protection cover

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has sought to provide clarity regarding any potential confusion over the products advisers should recommend to clients to cover a decreasing loan or mortgage.

clock 13 December 2017 • 2 min read

Individual Protection

A closer look at a FOS judgement on MPPI sold to the self-employed

A recent FOS decision has raised the stakes on payouts for mis-sold MPPI products; explains Richard Walsh.

clock 06 September 2017 • 3 min read

Regulation

FOS upholds third of complaints about IFAs

Annual review published

clock 13 June 2017 • 2 min read

Regulation

Sesame remains most complained-about advice firm

Top five firms see small rise in complaints

clock 06 September 2016 • 2 min read