Claim limit for victims of mis-selling by financial institutions to go up to $150k

If your losses exceed the limit, you can ask Fidrec to hold a mediation instead, so both sides can try to settle the dispute amicably. PHOTO: FIDREC
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Victims who have been duped into buying inappropriate financial products will soon be able to claim more in compensation.

The Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (Fidrec) has proposed to raise the claim limit by 50 per cent, from $100,000 now to $150,000, if investors suffer losses from the misconduct, negligence or contractual breach by employees of financial institutions.

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