RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL FINANCIAL OMBUD SCHEME SOUTH AFRICA (NFO) AS AN INDUSTRY OMBUD SCHEME The Ombud Council is very pleased to announce that it has today granted recognition under section 194 of the Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017 (Act No. 9 of 2017)...
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PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: OMBUD COUNCIL RULES FOR THE FAIS OMBUD
Parliamentary submission: Ombud Council Rules for the FAIS Ombud The Ombud Council published draft Ombud Council Rules for the Ombud for Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud) for public comment in September 2023. After considering comments received, the Ombud...
OMBUD COUNCIL PUBLISHES NEW RULES FOR FAIS OMBUD, INCLUDING INCREASE OF MAXIMUM COMPENSATION LIMIT TO R3.5 MILLION
Ombud Council publishes new Rules for FAIS Ombud, including increase of maximum compensation limit to R3.5 million The Ombud Council is pleased to announce that it has published the Ombud Council Rules for the Ombud for Financial Services (FAIS Ombud), 2024, on its...
[CLOSED][VACANCY] – Chief Ombud (Chief Executive Officer)
Chief Ombud (Chief Executive Officer) Duration: 5 Year fixed term contract Ref: CEO01/2022 The Ombud Council is a regulatory body established as a financial services body and public entity under the Financial Sector Regulation (FSR) Act No.9 of 2017. The newly...
[CLOSED][VACANCY] – Finance Manager
Finance Manager Advert Title : Finance ManagerDuration : 3 Year fixed term contractRef : FM001/2022The Ombud Council is a regulatory body established as a financial services body and public entity underthe Financial Sector Regulation (FSR) Act No.9 of 2017. The newly...
NATIONAL TREASURY PUBLISHES “A SIMPLER, STRONGER FINANCIAL SECTOR OMBUD SYSTEM.”
NATIONAL TREASURY PUBLISHES “A SIMPLER, STRONGER FINANCIAL SECTOR OMBUD SYSTEM.” Date: 29 February 2024 The Ombud Council welcomes the release of the National Treasury’s Policy Statement, “A Simpler, Stronger Financial Sector Ombud System.” The Policy Statement sets...
NOTICE OF APPROVAL: AMENDMENT TO SCHEME GOVERNING RULES
NOTICE OF APPROVAL: AMENDMENT TO SCHEME GOVERNING RULES Approval of amendments to the governing rules of the Ombudsman for Short-term InsuranceDownload NOTICE OF APPROVAL: AMENDMENT TO SCHEME GOVERNING RULESDownload
NOTICE OF VARIATION OF CONDITIONS OF RECOGNITION: JSE OMBUD
NOTICE OF VARIATION OF CONDITIONS OF RECOGNITION: JSE OMBUD NOTICE OF VARIATION OF CONDITIONS OF RECOGNITION: JSE OMBUDDownload
INVITATION FOR SUBMISSIONS DRAFT AMENDMENT TO THE GOVERNING RULES OF THE OMBUDSMAN FOR SHORT-TERM INSURANCE
Invitation for submissions on the governing rule amendments. Invitation for submissions on the governing rule amendments.The Ombud Council today publishes the amended governing rules of the OSTI Scheme, incorporating the amendments described in this document, for...
Media Statement – Appointment of Chief Ombud of the Ombud Council
Media Statement - Appointment of Chief Ombud of the Ombud Council The Minister of Finance, Mr. Enoch Godongwana, has in terms of section 188 (1)(2) of the Financial Sector Regulation Act No. 9 of 2017 (FSR Act), appointed Ms. Leanne Jackson as the Chief Ombud of the...
A known and trusted Ombud System for All – National Treasury Consultation Policy Document
A known and trusted Ombud System for All – National Treasury Consultation Policy Document A known and trusted Ombud System for All – National Treasury Consultation Policy DocumentDownload
South Africa Financial Ombud Scheme World Bank Diagnostic Report
South Africa Financial Ombud Scheme World Bank Diagnostic Report South Africa Financial Ombud Scheme World Bank Diagnostic ReportDownload