Information for consumers and businesses about financial services complaints caused or affected by coronavirus

Coronavirus, or covid-19, is affecting holidays, travel plans and events. 

We've only received a few enquiries at this stage, but we've put together some information and resources for consumers and businesses to help explain what to do if you have a question or complaint about a financial product or service that has been caused, impacted or affected by coronavirus.

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FCA appoints new interim chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service

28 July 2025

Today the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced the appointment of Liam Coleman as interim chair to the board.

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Redress system reforms to prevent compensation delays and provide predictability needed for innovation

15 July 2025

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Financial Ombudsman Service are seeking to modernise the financial redress system to help prevent it becoming overwhelmed, delaying consumer compensation.

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Financial Ombudsman Service announces change to compensation interest levels

15 July 2025

Today we announced plans to change the interest rate applied to the compensation awarded to consumers.

Press release

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