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where can I find information about the official documents underpinning the statutory functions and powers of the Financial Ombudsman Service?

The Financial Ombudsman Service is a public body set up by Parliament. We carry out statutory functions under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and the Consumer Credit Act 2006, on a non-commercial, not-for-profit basis.

For more details please look at official documents page within the "about us" section of this web site.