News & Events
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News . 05 Sep 2019
It is important to note that all non-bank related credit bureau complaints will still be dealt with by the Credit Ombudsman.
Press Releases . 20 Aug 2019
August is Women’s Month and with the focus on women and their finances, the Ombudsman for Banking Services analysed their complaints to assess their concerns.
Press Releases . 23 May 2019
The Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS) has today released its Annual Report highlighting some interesting statistics for its operations for 2018. Key highlights for the year
Press Releases . 16 Apr 2019
In the review of the first quarter of 2019, the Ombudsman for Banking Services has seen an alarming increase in credit card fraud. Credit card fraud is theft involving a payment card
Press Releases . 05 Oct 2018
South Africa has officially entered a technical recession. “It is important for the average consumer to understand how the decline in economic activity affects them.
Press Releases . 01 Jul 2018
Investment What Women Want...From T1 The world at large, and more specifically developing countries, are finally making some strides for the financial inclusion and engagement of women and the role of the woman in the economy is expanding rapidly and parallel to the various dynamic business sectors that make up the economy.
Press Releases . 01 Jul 2018
As July s National Savings month, the Ombudsman for Banking Services OBS advises bank customers to better educate themselves when banking through their chosen banking channels.
Press Releases . 23 May 2018
The Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS) has today released its Annual Report on operations for 2017.
Press Releases . 14 May 2018
A TOTAL of 7056 formal cases were opened by the Ombudsman for Banking Services office last year - an unprecedented 35% more than in the previous year.
Press Releases . 20 Apr 2018
Banking services are among the many that will be affected by the 1% VAT increase effective 1 April 2018.
Press Releases . 12 Apr 2018
THE OFFICE of the Ombudsman for Banking Services yesterday warned South African consumers that banking services were among the many that were affected by the 1%increase in value-added tax (VAT) which became effective on April 1.
News . 08 Mar 2018
As March is Consumer Awareness Month it’s a great time to turn information into knowledge.
