Access to an equitable, effective and transparent dispute management system is a fundamental element of the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA).
Complaints are frequently viewed as an inconvenience to firms and indeed they can be time-consuming and costly to resolve. However, at the very least, the FCA advise that they should be seen as a stress test of the firm’s policies and any firm that receives complaints is expected to perform an analysis to determine the root causes of those complaints and address them.
The FCA complaints rules mandate a formal approach to handling complaints by regulated firms, that dovetail with its operational objectives to protect customers and financial markets and promote competition.
Objectives
By the end of this course you will have gained the following knowledge: