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Everything you need to run a strong complaints function. Plain English explainers, step-by-step guides, and tools that make everyday work easier for handlers, managers, and senior leaders. Written by people who have run regulated teams for 20+ years.
The FCA’s latest consumer understanding paper shows how poor communication, weak processes, and missed support needs can turn into complaints, repeat contact, and avoidable risk.
Track the complaint handling KPIs FCA-regulated firms must monitor under DISP and Consumer Duty. Practical metrics, examples, and reporting guidance.
Complaint resolution is not just about process. Learn the difference between managing complaints and resolving them well, with FCA-aligned best practice, evidence standards, and real FOS case insight for regulated firms.
Analyse long-term FOS insurance complaint data to understand uphold rates, claims pressure, and where complaint risk is increasing under Consumer Duty.
From 1 January 2026, FOS interest on compensation generally tracks the Bank of England base rate plus 1%. What this means for complaint handling delays, compensation cost, and escalation risk.
PS25/19 changes how complaint MI is viewed. Why reporting alone is not enough and what stronger oversight now looks like in practice.
How FCA rules, guidance, and FOS decisions shape complaint outcomes, escalation risk, and defensibility in regulated case handling.
Rule interpretation drives inconsistent outcomes. How FCA guidance and FOS decisions affect complaint decisions and escalation exposure.
The £200m Mastercard class action settlement The Mastercard class action settlement highlights risks in mass claims, redress complexity, and the limits of legacy complaint systems.
A practical breakdown of FCA, FOS, and Treasury redress reforms, including time limits, interest changes, and complaint handling impact.
FCA motor finance redress scheme confirmed: what firms and complaint teams need to do now
The FCA motor finance redress scheme is confirmed. Read what it covers, what firms and complaint teams need to do, and why execution risk now matters.
Build a business case for complaint management software
Learn how to build a stronger business case for complaint management software using data, risk, customer impact, and ROI that leadership teams will take seriously.
How to choose complaint case management software
Cut through feature overload and choose complaint case management software that fits your team, your workflow, and regulatory needs.
What is complaint case management software?
What complaint case management software does, how it works, and how regulated teams use it to improve outcomes, oversight, and compliance.
A practical guide for complaint case handlers. Dealing with vulnerable customers
A practical guide for complaint case handlers managing vulnerable customer complaints, with FCA aligned frameworks, conversation tools, and real case examples.
The 5 Cs of complaint handling. A framework for consistent complaint management
Learn how to apply the 5 Cs complaint handling framework to improve consistency, reduce escalation, and meet regulatory expectations.
Why apologising to customers matters in complaint handling
Why a sincere apology changes complaint outcomes, rebuilds trust, and reduces repeat escalation in regulated environments.