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.
Have you been affected by recent IT issues at RBS, Natwest, Barclays or TSB?
We’ve been getting some questions about the recent computer troubles at several banks.
People are asking us:
- how do they get problems sorted?
- how can they put in a claim?
- how can the ombudsman help?
- I think I have been a victim of fraud or a scam - can you help?
If you’re unhappy with how your bank deals with your problem, contact us at the Financial Ombudsman Service. We can usually get involved 15 days after you’ve raised your concerns with the bank – and sometimes even sooner.
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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.
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.