In order for a complaint to receive the attention that it deserves, we request that your complaint is submitted to us in writing. Please ensure, that where the complaint is delivered by hand or by any other means, that you retain proof of delivery.
The financial services environment is complex. We will endeavour to address all reasonable requests from our clients, but
may also refer you to a more appropriate facility. Where the complaint pertains to any aspect of our service, or any
disclosures that ought to be made by us, we will endeavour to address those complaints in writing, within three working
days.
In instances where the complaint pertains to something not within our control, such as product information or investment
performance we will forward the complaint to the product provider concerned.
The following is a step-by-step guideline of how a complaint will be dealt with, once received by us:
1. The complaint will be lodged in our central complaints register on the same day that it is made and confirmation of
receipt forwarded to you.
2. The complaint is immediately brought to the attention of the Key Individual of this provider for allocation to a trained
and skilled person who specialises in that type of complaint.
3. The complaint will be investigated and we will revert to you with our findings within three working days.
4. In the event that you are not satisfied with our solution, you may refer the complaint to the Managing Director of our
business. The Managing director may amend the solution or confirm it. Please be informed that certain decisions may
have to be approved by the Board or Management committee of the organisation. In such a case, we will
communicate that fact to you, as well as the date on which a decision will be taken.
5. If, after having referred the complaint to the Managing Director, you are still not satisfied with the outcome, we will
regard the complaint as being unsatisfactorily resolved. In such a case, you may approach the office of the Ombuds
for Financial Services Providers or take such other steps as may be advised by your legal representatives. The
referral to the office of the Ombud must be done in accordance with the provisions of section 21 of the FAIS Act and
the rules promulgated in terms of that section. In instances where we have not been able to arrive at a resolution
within six weeks after you have lodged your complaint, the matter may automatically be referred to the Ombuds.
6. You must, if you wish to refer a matter to the Ombuds, do so within a period of six months. The Ombuds will not
adjudicate in matters exceeding a value of R800 000.00.
7. The Ombudsman – may be contacted at his offices in Pretoria, at the following address:
Sussex Office Park
Ground Floor, Block B
473 Lynnwood Road Cnr Lynnwood Road & Sussex Ave,
Lynnwood,
0081 South Africa
Postal address:
P O Box 74571
Lynwood Ridge
0040
8. In the event of us not reverting to you within the time periods indicated above, kindly contact Grant Cross for an
explanation as to why we have not yet communicated with you.
9. Please do not accept any communication from any person until it has been confirmed in writing.
The financial services environment is complex. We will endeavour to address all reasonable requests from our clients, but
may also refer you to a more appropriate facility. Where the complaint pertains to any aspect of our service, or any
disclosures that ought to be made by us, we will endeavour to address those complaints in writing, within three working
days.
In instances where the complaint pertains to something not within our control, such as product information or investment
performance we will forward the complaint to the product provider concerned.