Welcome to the latest edition of Ombudsman News. In this edition, we highlight our consultation on charging Claims Management Companies and other professional representatives. We also share details of roles we’re currently recruiting for.

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Closing soon: consultation on charging professional representatives

The consultation on our proposals to charge Claims Management Companies and professional representatives is closing on 4 July 2024.

We’re keen to receive feedback and responses on our proposals, including the amount of the fee and how it will work.

 

Read and respond to our consultation

We’re recruiting

If you’re ready for a career move and want to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

We’re currently recruiting to roles in our casework, HR, Legal and IT teams. Find out more about us and the work of the Financial Ombudsman Service on our website.

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See our current vacancies 

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