Welcome to the latest edition of Ombudsman News. In this edition, we share news of our new Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman, and outline the Discussion Paper earlier this month about possible changes to our future funding model. We also highlight our latest annual complaints data for the last financial year.

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We announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman

Earlier this month, we announced that Abby Thomas has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman, following an extensive and competitive recruitment process. Nausicaa Delfas will continue as Interim Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman until Abby joins in the Autumn.

 

Our proposals to change our future funding model – Discussion Paper

We published a Discussion Paper earlier this month about possible changes to our future funding model, as part of our commitment to change and improve the organisation.

We are seeking feedback from financial services organisations, trade bodies, consumer groups and other stakeholders. The Discussion Paper is open for responses until 5 August 2022. Read the full paper and find out how to send us your response, on our website.

 

Our latest annual complaints data

Our annual complaints data is a review of our work over the last financial year. We’ve recently published our latest set of data that shows the volume of complaints we received and resolved, and the proportion of complaints we upheld. We also share sector-by-sector insight into trends in complaints.

 

Complaints about claims management companies (CMCs)

We've published our latest annual complaints data about claims management companies (CMCs). The data shows the volume of complaints we received and resolved about CMCs, and the proportion of complaints upheld in the customer's favour in the last financial year.

 

Latest news

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The Financial Ombudsman Service and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are strengthening the redress system so consumers get fair and quick compensation when things go wrong, and businesses have more certainty to invest, grow and compete. 

Press release Redress Consultations and responses

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Financial Ombudsman Service sets out ambitious targets for resolving cases in 2026/27

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We have proposed ambitious targets for the next financial year, and would like to remind stakeholders that our consultation closes on 21 January 2026.

Press release Strategic plans and budget Consultations and responses

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The continuous delivery of changes and improvements to our service will be a key focus for 2026/27 as we launched a consultation on our Plans and Budget.

Press release Strategic plans and budget Consultations and responses

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