The new rules take effect on 1 May, requiring all regulated FIs to have a complaint handling mechanism and effectively handle consumer disputes.
April 13, 2023Banks are expected to proactively make use of alternate dispute resolution channels when complaints cannot be resolved through their internal mechanisms.
January 9, 2023Index providers could be subject to SEBI's framework even if they do not know their indices are being used in India, and even if they are not regulated in their home market.
January 6, 2023Banks and insurers must incorporate consumer protection mechanisms into their corporate governance, culture-building exercises, and business development strategies.
January 5, 2023SEBI proposes to allow mediation and arbitration to be conducted entirely online and to only have a sole arbitrator rather than a panel deciding cases.
January 4, 2023MAS proposes to widen the Guidelines to explicitly include all FIs and the corresponding products and services that they offer to their customers.
December 15, 2022Superannuation trustees are not responding to complaints in a timely manner and are failing to notify consumers of their right to approach AFCA.
December 15, 2022Banks that engage or partner with third-party service providers when launching BNPL products will be held accountable for the actions of those providers.
September 5, 2022Banks and their subsidiaries have until 1 June 2023 to comply with new regulatory requirements for their trust business and related activities.
May 30, 2022The FMA says a robust record keeping practice will enhance confidence in a financial advice provider's compliance framework.
May 30, 2022