Financial Ombudsman Service Sets Case Resolution Targets

The UK Financial Ombudsman Service has published its plans and budget for the 2026/27 financial year, setting a target to resolve 245,000 cases. The service is consulting on these ambitious targets, which include resolving over 80% of cases within six months.

Financial Ombudsman Service Warns Students About Financial Pitfalls

The UK's Financial Ombudsman Service has issued a warning to university students about common financial pitfalls as they return to education. The notice aims to raise awareness of potential financial issues and inform students about the services available to help resolve disputes with financial providers.

Financial Ombudsman Service Sees Lowest Complaint Levels in Two Years

The UK's Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) reported a significant decrease in new cases, with complaint volumes returning to levels seen in 2023/24. The period between October and December 2025 saw 47,300 complaints, down from 68,400 in the same quarter the previous year. This reduction is attributed to factors including the FCA's complaint handling pause for motor finance cases.

Financial Ombudsman Service Warns of Investment and Employment Scams

The UK Financial Ombudsman Service has issued a warning regarding a rise in online investment and employment scams. In 2025, the service received over 31,300 fraud and scam complaints, with approximately 20,000 involving authorised payments to scammers.

Financial Ombudsman urges young drivers on car insurance

The UK's Financial Ombudsman Service has issued a notice urging young drivers to make informed decisions about car insurance. The service highlights common pitfalls and issues, including policy cancellations, administrative problems, and claim disputes, based on over 1,200 complaints received from drivers under 25 last year.

FSA Analytical Notes on Regional Banks and Talent

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has published its "FSA Analytical Notes (2026.2)", focusing on the analysis of human resource support by regional banks and talent shortages in firms. An English version is expected to be released shortly.

FSA: Bank Loans Total 8.0 Trillion Yen as of Sep 2025

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has published its provisional translation of the status of loans held by all banks as of the end of September 2025. Total loans amounted to 8.0 trillion yen, a decrease of 0.4 trillion yen from the previous period.

FSA, SEC Hold Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue

The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held their Spring Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on February 27, 2026. The meeting focused on cross-border issues, market developments, and regulatory matters including digital assets.

FSA AI Discussion Paper Update for Financial Sector

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has published Version 1.1 of its AI Discussion Paper, updating its previous 2025 version. This revision incorporates insights from public-private forums on AI utilization and risk management in the financial sector. The FSA is seeking comments on the paper to inform future policy development.

FSA Publishes English Version of Analytical Notes (2026.3)

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has published the English version of its "FSA Analytical Notes (2026.3)". This publication provides analysis on financial markets and related topics, with specific notes on the OTC derivatives market.