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Ombud Council Publishes New Rules For The Pension Funds Adjudicator Strengthening Complaint Handling Processes

Ombud CouncilRef: https://www.ombudcouncil.org.za/2026/03/04/ombud-council-publishes-new-rules-for-the-pension-funds-adjudicator-strengthening-complaint-handling-processes/

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Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

The document reports that the Ombud Council released new rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) in March 2026. It explains that the rules are binding under the Financial Sector Regulation Act and aim to strengthen accessibility, accountability, and efficiency of financial dispute resolution, emphasizing conciliation, clearer dismissal processes, non-cooperation provisions, costs and time limits, and mandatory right-to-appeal communications. A phased implementation is planned, with some rules operative from 1 October 2026 after consultation and operational readiness considerations.

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Access the Ombud Council Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA), 2026 (and related consultation materials)

You can read the Ombud Council Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA), 2026 on the Ombud Council website, along with the statement of need, intended operation and expected impact, and a consultation report responding to issues raised during public consultation.

Who it is for: members of the public and stakeholders who want to view the published Rules and consultation materials
How to act on it: Go to the Ombud Council’s website page for Ombud Council Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator and review the Rules and the accompanying documents.

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The Ombud Council Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator are available on the Ombud Council’s website https://www.ombudcouncil.org.za/ombud-council-rules/ , together with a statement of need, intended operation and expected impact of the Rules, and a consultation report responding to issues raised during public consultation on the Rules.

How to apply

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Apply for reconsideration to the Financial Services Tribunal (right to be communicated under the Rules)

The Rules require mandatory communication to parties about their right to apply to the Financial Services Tribunal for reconsideration.

Who it is for: parties to complaints handled under the Pension Funds Adjudicator processes
How to act on it: Rely on the mandatory communication in the process to apply to the Financial Services Tribunal for reconsideration.

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Mandatory communication regarding parties’ right to apply to the Financial Services Tribunal for reconsideration.

Facts

Places

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.ombudcouncil.org.za/2026/03/04/ombud-council-publishes-new-rules-for-the-pension-funds-adjudicator-strengthening-complaint-handling-processes/

Key Takeaways

organization: Ombud Council
subject: Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA), 2026
legal basis: Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017
effective date: 1 October 2026 (phased implementation)
key enhancements: conciliation before formal determinations, dismissal processes, non-cooperation/default determinations, costs/interest/time limits, right to reconsideration to Financial Services Tribunal, enhanced coordination with FSCA and other ombud bodies
publication date: 4 March 2026
location: Johannesburg

Dates

Closing Date

1 October 2026