2021-08-25
The Joint Committee, comprising the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA), published guidelines to standardize complaints-handling procedures across the EU securities and banking sectors. These guidelines require financial firms to implement transparent, accessible, and efficient internal mechanisms for receiving, investigating, and resolving customer complaints within defined timeframes. By harmonizing national practices, the framework strengthens consumer protection, ensures consistent regulatory oversight, and streamlines cross-border dispute resolution for financial services.
Reference
Joint Committee
Section
Joint Committee
Type
Guidelines & Recommendations
Main Document
gls_for_complaints-handling_for_the_securities_and_banking_sectors.zip
(EN)
Style
ESMA document