FOS announces 2005 conference dates

These conferences will focus on current complaint topics, the handling of complaints and the ombudsman process.

Key points:

- presentations by ombudsmen and senior adjudicators

- discussion groups and case studies

- 'first-class' conference venues around the country

- refreshments, including buffet lunch

- Conferences run on a not-for-profit basis, charging £125 + VAT per delegate.

- date region event for venue

12 May- London

- independent financial advisers and intermediaries The Brewery, EC1

30 Jun- The North

- independent financial advisers and intermediaries Weetwood Hall, Leeds

13 Jul - Northern Ireland

- life, investment, banking and insurance firms venue to be confirmed

6 Oct - Scotland

- life, investment, banking and insurance firms Hilton, 1 William Street, Glasgow

27 Oct - London

- banking firms Barbican Conference Centre, London

10 Nov - London

- insurance firms Barbican Conference Centre, London

1 Dec - London

- life and investment firms Barbican Conference Centre, London