Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments

Record #: KNA1469
Last Modified: 20 Feb 2020
Last Full Update: 20 Feb 2020

Contact Information

Mailing Address PO Box 8 
20 Queen St W, Suite 2400 
Toronto, ON M5H 3R3
TTY Phone 1.855.889.6274
Toll Free Phone 1.888.451.4519
Fax 1.888.422.2865
E-Mail ombudsman@obsi.ca
Website www.obsi.ca
Social Media LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ombudsman-for-banking-services-and-investments-obsi
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ombudsman_OBSI

Description & Services

Service Details - Resolves disputes between participating banking services and investment firms and their customers if they can’t solve issues on their own 
- First step is complaint to the firm, but if unsatisfied, individuals have the right to bring their case to OBSI 
- Offers independent and impartial free services to consumers as an alternative to the legal system 
- OBSI works informally and confidentially to find a fair outcome, is not a regulator, does not advocate for consumers or the industry, and does not give advice 
- If complainant is unsatisfied with findings, they are still able to go to a lawyer or seek other ways of resolving their dispute
Cost None

Location

Located In Community Canada

Other Details

Languages English ; French ; Other languages upon request
Established 1996