Modernising the redress system: A significant opportunity for reform

‘Genuine and significant opportunity to rethink the way that complaints are resolved’

clock • 5 min read

Lawyer David Pygott shares his insight on the opportunity for reform presented by the FCA and FOS’s recent joint call for input on modernising the redress system

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) joint call for input on modernising the redress system which closed at the end of January, represents a genuine and significant opportunity to rethink the way that complaints are resolved in UK financial services. In the call for input, the FCA and FOS asked a series of wide questions about reform, fuelling an already vigorous debate.  FOS had already consulted on, and announced its intention to implement, case fees on claims management companies and other professional representatives.  The call for input i...

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 consolidation review 'a warning shot' for acquirers

FCA consolidation review 'a warning shot' for acquirers

Regulator’s findings a ‘wake-up call’ for private equity and consolidators

Sahar Nazir
clock 05 November 2025 • 5 min read
Expanded AML remit for the FCA: a good or bad thing?

Expanded AML remit for the FCA: a good or bad thing?

'Lots of issues to work through' before changes come into force

Colette Best
clock 05 November 2025 • 3 min read
The FCA's consolidator review was long overdue, but nowhere near enough

The FCA's consolidator review was long overdue, but nowhere near enough

That it took the FCA so long to launch a review 'still seems a mystery'

Justin Cash
clock 04 November 2025 • 4 min read