The Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services (OAFS) in Malta provides an independent and impartial mechanism of resolving disputes outside of the courts’ system, filed by customers against financial services providers authorised by the Maltese financial services regulator.
We're here to guide you on how to best approach an issue.
If you would like to know more about our setup, please click on ABOUT US.
You may contact us informally to enquire about a situation you're experiencing. Reach us here.
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How to Complain in 3 Steps
Step 1
Submit a complaint with your provider first
Quick & Helpful tips
Step 2
If the response from the provider is not satisfactory
Learn more here
Step 3
Submit your complaint with us
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Notice of Temporary Office Closure – COVID 19
Effective Friday 12 March 2021
The Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services has been closely monitoring developments in regard the persistent COVID-19 spread among the community and continues to observe the authorities’ warnings and advises. Our first priority is the continued safety of our employees. Public health officials continue to advise that social distancing is the most effective strategy to prevent the spread of the virus. As such, the office will be temporarily closed, and staff will be working remotely. Please visit our “Contact Us” page for details on how you can get in touch with us. We appreciate your support and understanding of this decision.
Enquiries & Minor Cases
This is our service to help you sort out small cases or queries informally. You may contact us to enquire about a situation you're experiencing. We're here to guide you on how best to approach an issue.
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Decisions
Browse the Arbiter's Decisions, by year, to find out more about investigation findings and conclusions.
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Cross-Borders Complaints
Dispute with a financial services provider located in another EU/EEA country.