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Principle #5 – Mechanisms for
Redress of Grievances
This presentation is made possible
by the Smart Campaign
www.smartcampaign.org
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1. Client protection principles
2. Principle #5 in practice
3. How dissatisfied clients affect the institution
4. Participant feedback
5. Practitioner lessons and good practices
6. Conclusion and call to action
Agenda
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1. Avoidance of over-indebtedness
2. Transparent and responsible pricing
3. Appropriate collections practices
4. Ethical staff behavior
5. Mechanisms for redress of grievances
6. Privacy of client data
Client Protection Principles
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1. Client protection principles
2. Principle #5 in practice
3. How dissatisfied clients affect the institution
4. Participant feedback
5. Practitioner lessons and good practices
6. Conclusion and call to action
Agenda
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Mechanism for Redress of Client Grievances
A financial institution measures up to this principle by having a mechanism for
collecting, responding in a timely manner, and resolving problems for
customers.
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A Mechanism for Redress of Grievances Includes:
Having a process for collecting and resolving concerns and complaints from clients.
Dedicating staff resources to the complaints system. Responding quickly. Internal audit or other monitoring systems check that
complaints are resolved satisfactorily. Incorporating client feedback into the improvement of
products and services.
A suggestion box is not a substitute for proper handling of concerns and
complaints.
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1. Client protection principles
2. Principle #5 in practice
3. How dissatisfied clients affect the institution
4. Participant feedback
5. Practitioner lessons and good practices
6. Conclusion and call to action
Agenda
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How Dissatisfied Clients Affect the Institution
Findings from the Field:
A very satisfied client will talk about his/her experiences with 3-4 people, but a
dissatisfied client will tell 8-9 people.
When a dissatisfied client’s complaints are received, answered, and solved, there is a
90% chance that s/he will return to the institution.
90% of dissatisfied clients whose problems are not resolved will never return to do
business with the institution again.
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No Complaints Completely Satisfied Customers
If your institution does not receive concerns or complaints, be careful:
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1. Client protection principles
2. Principle #5 in practice
3. How dissatisfied clients affect the institution
4. Participant feedback
5. Practitioner lessons and good practices
6. Conclusion and call to action
Agenda
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Feedback from ParticipantsWhat channels does your institution use to receive, respond to, and resolve complaints?
What complaints or suggestions have you received at your institution? How did your institution respond?
Has the complaints management system evolved at your institution since you began working there?
Do clients take the opportunity to give their feedback?
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1. Client protection principles
2. Principle #5 in practice
3. How dissatisfied clients affect the institution
4. Participant feedback
5. Practitioner lessons and good practices
6. Conclusion and call to action
Agenda
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Lessons from Practitioners
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Indicators of Good Practice (1 of 2)
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Indicators of Good Practice (2 of 2)
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Good Practice: Using Multiple Complaints Channels
At one institution, complaints are handled through several channels depending on the urgency and
complexity of the complaint:
Source: Adapted from Banco Solidario
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Good Practices from Around the World
One MFI includes the phone number for its call center on the first page of all its contracts.
The same MFI also includes the phone number for the government agency responsible for client protection on the same page of the contract.
One MFI requires its Internal Audit department to check a sample of dissatisfied clients to make sure they received quick responses and resolutions. If
they didn’t, the department prompts more investigation.
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1. Client protection principles
2. Principle #5 in practice
3. How dissatisfied clients affect the institution
4. Participant feedback
5. Practitioner lessons and good practices
6. Conclusion and call to action
Agenda
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Summary:• The Smart Campaign has developed six principles of
client protection, one of which is mechanisms for redress of client grievances.
• Financial institutions can adopt this principle by having a mechanism for collecting, responding to, and resolving problems for customers.
• By adopting this principle, financial institutions can attract and retain clients and build a positive, trustworthy image.
Conclusion
Call to action
• What “next steps” can your institution take to institutionalize and/or improve a mechanism for redress of client grievances?
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Join the Campaign and Endorse the Principles of Client
Protection
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