Complaints We Deal With

The complaints that AFSA deals are the following:

 

  • Misconduct or dissatisfaction with an Authorised Firm, Approved Individual, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, Authorised Market Institution, Ancillary Service Provider;
  • Any conduct that will cause harm to the health of financial services industry in the AIFC
  • Misconduct or dissatisfaction with the activities of the AFSA and/or any of its employees.

 

Here are some examples of the types of complaints the AFSA handles:

 

  • Selling unsuitable financial products;
  • Misleading representations to customers about the characteristic of a financial product or service;
  • Misusing client’s assets;
  • Failing to act in the best interests of customers;
  • Failing to observe high standards of integrity and fair dealing;
  • Failing to observe high standards of corporate governance; and
  • Scams misusing the identity of the AIFC or AFSA.