MPs demand FOS reviews case decisions after Dispatches exposé

Letter to FOS chief

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 2 min read

The Treasury Committee has slammed the FOS's internal review plans, suggesting the institution was ticking boxes rather than conducting a thorough review into the outcomes of cases.

A letter to Committee chair Nicky Morgan (pictured) from Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) chief executive Caroline Wayman set out the institution's plans to conduct an internal review after the controversial ‘Dispatches' programme exposed apparent misdoings earlier this year. Wayman said the review would comprise two stages, the first of which would entail a sample review exercise to check against the "relevant controls and standards", which would be carried out by internal auditor Deloitte.    The second stage, she added, would comprise a further review of any case found not to have...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Regulation

FCA and FOS joint statement: Targeted support complaints are 'different'

FCA and FOS joint statement: Targeted support complaints are 'different'

Targeted support is a one-off service and does not involve ongoing suitability assessments

Jenna Brown
clock 11 December 2025 • 2 min read
The confidence gap: Why isn't wealth translating into investment

The confidence gap: Why isn't wealth translating into investment

'We can all help turn uncertainty into confidence, and savers into stakeholders'

Jo Kite
clock 11 December 2025 • 3 min read
Advice for all: Why targeted support is a once-in-a-generation opportunity

Advice for all: Why targeted support is a once-in-a-generation opportunity

'Mind the gap, and turn targeted support into enduring financial confidence'

Martin Taylor
clock 10 December 2025 • 4 min read