The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) issued a Press Release announcing that Adv. John Simpson has been appointed as the Ombud for Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud). The appointment is for a period of two (2) years, effective 1 November 2022.
Adv. John Simpson replaces Ms. Thobile Masina, who was appointed as the acting Ombud, since 13 September 2022. The new FAIS Ombud brings a wealth of experience to the role having served as a Magistrate, General Manager (Ombudsman for Banking Services), legal consultant and recently a fulltime Tribunal member at the National Consumer Tribunal.