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Charles S

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2020

15 Nov 2023, 22:04

Lack of Urgency

Ridiculous. I ceased to be a member of thr provident fund of my previous employer during August 2023. Upon leaving, I filled I my withdrawal claim forms and everything. These were submitted to Alex Forbes. Received an sms that my documents were received. Then, the nightmare commenced where it's 3 months later and I still have not received my payout and everytime I call, I am told that it takes 48 hours for the administrators to provide feedback. It's been 3 months!!!! At this point, I'm going to the pension funds adjudicator because the administrator won't even apply for a tax directive so that can get my funds yet everything is in order as confirmed by the representatives I have spoken to. Alex Forbes does not have the best interests of its clients at heart, Im escalating to a higher level because yet another month will end without this being resolved.

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Alexander Forbes Financial Services
Alexander Forbes Financial Services's reply16 Nov 2023, 09:04
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Dear Charles

At Alexander Forbes, our clients are important to us and I am sorry to learn that you’re dissatisfied with our service. Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. 

We hereby acknowledge receipt of your complaint and apologies for the inconvenience caused. 

We will investigate your query and provide feedback with the contact details provided.

Kind Regards 
Customer Insights and Escalations 
CS
Charles S's update16 Nov 2023, 12:34
Reviewer Update
I have not received any communication from Alex Forbes since this reply. I have been calling everyday, for me to resort to using this platform shows that my funds are being withheld unjustly and this is unacceptable. I have not received a phone call, nor feedback that this is sorted.

It cannot take so long to ensure that this is sorted. You have had months.