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Complaints mechanism 2024 annual report
2025
The 2024 Complaints Mechanism Annual Report highlights the key achievements of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group's accountability mechanism in addressing public concerns related to EIB-financed projects and activities. With 113 cases handled and 80 closed in 2024 - a 33% increase from the...
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The Case for a Bankruptcy Shareholder Ombudsman
Dick, Diane Lourdes
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2021
When a publicly-traded company files for bankruptcy protection, its smallest investors — typically individual retail shareholders — may struggle to understand the nature of the proceedings and whether and to what extent they may participate in the case. Although shareholders increasingly...
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Evaluatie Kifid : tot zijn recht komen
Hers, Johannes
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Rougoor, Ward
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Verheuvel, Nils
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2020
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Protecting financial consumers in Europe : comparative perspectives and policy choices
2023
"This book provides a thorough and up-to-date account of what is state-of-the-art in the field of contracts relating to selected financial services such as insurance, loans and payments services. It also explores the resolution of disputes arising out of such contracts by ADR bodies in Europe,...
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The ombudsman and the process of resolution of international tax disputes : protecting the "invisible party" to the MAP
Perrou, Katerina
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2018
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The Ombudsman and the Process of Resolution of International Tax Disputes - Protecting the "Invisible Party" to the Map
Perrou, Katerina
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2023
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Complaints mechanism : annual report ...
EIB Group
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Luxembourg : European Investment Bank
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2018-
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Guarding the money guardian : how the Ombudsman is enhancing the legal framework for European Central Bank transparency
Duran, Camila Villard
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Steinberg, Daniel Fideles
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2019
In the 2008 aftermath, the European Central Bank (ECB) acquired new mandates and policy instruments to assure financial stability. With growing powers, there is a correspondent demand for transparency of its decisions. This research presents an account on how and in which conditions the European...
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The SME ombudsman : international profile and a policy proposal for Mexico
Marchese, Marco
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Potter, Jonathan
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2018
Ombudsmen in OECD countries have a tradition which dates back to the 1960s. However, the establishment of SME-dedicated ombudsmen is a more recent trend which has developed along three main models: redress model; clearing house model; and advocacy model. Countries interested in introducing an...
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Is the EU disinformation review compliant with EU law? : complaint to the European ombudsman about the EU anti-fake news initiative
Alemanno, Alberto
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Brogi, Justine
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Fischer-Zernin, Maxime
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2018
The EU’s approach to fake news, as epitomised by the European External Action (EEAS) Service East Stratcom Disinformation Review, violates the rights to freedom of expression and due process of those accused of distributing disinformation. The EU Disinformation Review is a publication of the...
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The role of ombudsman institutions in open government
2018
Ombudsman institutions (OIs) act as the guardians of citizens’ rights and as a mediator between citizens and the public administration. While the very existence of such institutions is rooted in the notion of open government, the role they can play in promoting openness throughout the public...
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A atuação das ouvidorias públicas federais como instâncias de controle e participação social no Brasil
Menezes, Ronald do Amaral
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2017
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A atuação das ouvidorias públicas federais como instâncias de controle e participação social no Brasil
Menezes, Ronald do Amaral
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2017
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Investigative Powers of the Ombudsman : A Brief Description of the Legal Context of Own Initiative Investigations by the National Ombudsman of the Netherlands
de Langen, Maaike S.
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2017
This paper is about the investigative powers of the National ombudsman of the Netherlands. It describes the legal context of own initiative investigations and the relevant provisions of the three pieces of legislation on the basis of which the ombudsman operates: article 78a of the Constitution,...
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Report of the AEA ombudsperson
Copeley, Leto
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2021
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Verlässlichkeit, Verantwortung, Vertrauen : Festschrift für Jörg Freiherr Frank von Fürstenwerth
2020
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What happens when an employee calls the ombudsman?
Howard, Charles L.
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2020
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Jahresbericht / Europäische Bürgerbeauftragte
Europäische Bürgerbeauftragte
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Luxemburg : Amt für Amtl. Veröff. der Europ. …
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[1.]1995(1996) - [2.]1996(1997); 3.1997(1998); …
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European Ombudsman : overview 2012
2013
Ten star cases closed in 2012 illustrate best practice. Six of the cases concern transparency, while a further case pertains to the Charter of Fundamental Rights. Issues of recruitment, respect for citizens, and compensation are also included.
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Banking Ombudsman : A Pragmatic Step in the Banking Sector
Kumar, Anoop
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2013
The institution of Banking Ombudsman was introduced in 1995 in India, through the Banking Ombudsman Scheme 1995. The object of the scheme was to provide expeditious and inexpensive forum to bank customers for resolution of their complaints relating to deficiency in banking services. The Scheme...
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Tätigkeitsbericht
Ombudsmann der Privaten Banken
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Bundesverband Deutscher …
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Berlin : Bundesverband
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2012 [?]-
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Werteorientiertes Compliance-Management : Die Werte von Compliance-Beauftragten und ihr Einfluss auf die Compliance-Kultur im Unternehmen
Dittmers, Claudia
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2018
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1. Auflage
Cover -- Einleitung -- A. Einführung -- B. Gang der Darstellung -- C. Praktische Relevanz -- Teil 1 Compliance im Unternehmen -- A. Compliance aus Sicht des Unternehmens -- I. Juristisch geprägte Perspektive -- II. Ethisch geprägte Perspektive -- III. Betriebswirtschaftlich geprägte...
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Werteorientiertes Compliance-Management : die Werte von Compliance-Beauftragten und ihr Einfluss auf die Compliance-Kultur im Unternehmen
Dittmers, Claudia
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2018
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European Ombudsman : overview 2011
2012
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European Ombudsman : overview 2011
2012
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Strengthening the Asian Ombudsman Association and the Ombudsman Institutions of Asia
Carmona, Cheselden George V.
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2012
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Der Ombudsmann - wertschätzende Compliance-Kommunikation weit über Whistleblowing hinaus
Rohde-Liebenau, Björn
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2017
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Complaints handling mechanism : a study ón banking Ombudsman scheme
Singh, Kiran
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2017
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Supporting ombudsman cooperation in the eastern partnership countries
2011
This study has been commissioned by the European Parliament as an input to the analysis of the international, in particular European Union's, assistance to national human rights institutions in the countries of the Eastern Partnership. Since the calls on Belarus so far have failed to result in...
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European Ombudsman : overview 2010
2011
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The ombudsman enterprise and administrative justice
Buck, Trevor
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2016
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Treating conflict : the adoption of a conflict management system in a hospital setting
Avgar, Ariel C.
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2016
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The organizational ombudsman
Rowe, Mary
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Gadlin, Howard
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2016
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Tätigkeitsbericht / Ombudsmann der Privaten Banken
Ombudsmann der Privaten Banken
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Bundesverband Deutscher …
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Berlin : Bundesverband
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1.2001/02(2003) - 3.2004(2005); 2005(2006)-2015
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Improving the transparency and accountability of EU institutions : the impact of the office of the European ombudsman
Kostadinova, Petia
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2015
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Wandlungen im Verhältnis zwischen Bürger und Staat : Vorträge auf dem 1. Deutsch-Taiwanesischen Vergleichenden Symposium zum Öffentlichen Recht vom 31. Oktober bis 1. November 2013 in Speyer
2015
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Systemkrisen und Systemvertrauen : Vorträge auf dem 6. deutsch-koreanischen Symposium zum Verwaltungsrechtsvergleich 2013 vom 18. bis 19. Oktober 2013 in Speyer
2015
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Implementing change through employee involvement at the Financial Ombudsman Service
Busby, Nicola
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2015
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Det går an : jämställhetsombudsmannen i Sverige 1980 - 2008
Blomberg, Eva
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2015
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Gute Verwaltung in der Europäischen Union überdenken : Sechstes Seminar der Nationalen Bürgerbeauftragten aus den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und den Kandidatenländern, Straßburg, 14. - 16. Oktober 2007
2008
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Gute Verwaltung in der Europäischen Union überdenken : Sechstes Seminar der Nationalen Bürgerbeauftragten aus den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und den Kandidatenländern, Straßburg, 14. - 16. Oktober 2007
2008
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The Organizational Ombudsman
Rowe, Mary
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Gadlin, Howard
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2014
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Customer protection in Indian banking sector : a study of banking Ombudsman scheme
Brar, Jasmindeep Kaur
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2014
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Der Europäische Kodex für gute Verwaltungspraxis
2013
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Der Europäische Kodex für gute Verwaltungspraxis
2005
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Der Europäische Kodex für gute Verwaltungspraxis
2001
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The European Ombudsman : origins, establishment, evolution
2005
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The European Ombudsman : origins, establishment, evolution
2005
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How Reputation Regulates Regulators: Illustrations from the Regulation of Retail Finance
Gilad, Sharon
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Yogev, Tamar
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2012
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How reputation regulates regulators : illustrations from the regulation of retail finance
Gilad, Sharon
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Yogev, Tamar
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2012
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The european ombudsman : annual report 2002
2003
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Institut bankovskogo ombudsmena
Chvatik, Julija A.
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2011
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Weak institutions, rights claims and pathways to compliance : the transformative role of the Peruvian human rights ombudsman
Pegram, Thomas
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2011
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The German insurance ombudsman
Hirsch, Günter
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2011
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Probleme mit der EU? : Wer kann Ihnen helfen?
2011
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Das Ombudsmannverfahren des Bundesverbandes deutscher Banken im Lichte von Kundenzufriedenheit und Kundenbindung
Körnert, Jan
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Wolf, Cornelia
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2002
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Das Ombudsmannverfahren des Bundesverbandes deutscher Banken im Lichte von Kundenzufriedenheit und Kundenbindung
Körnert, Jan
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Wolf, Cornelia
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2002
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Das Ombudsmannverfahren des Bundesverbandes deutscher Banken im Lichte von Kundenzufriedenheit und Kundenbindung
Körnert, Jan
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Wolf, Cornelia
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2002
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Das Ombudsmannverfahren des Bundesverbandes deutscher Banken im Lichte von Kundenzufriedenheit und Kundenbindung
Körnert, Jan
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Wolf, Cornelia
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2002
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Das Ombudsmannverfahren des Bundesverbandes deutscher Banken im Lichte von Kundenzufriedenheit und Kundenbindung
Körnert, Jan
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Wolf, Cornelia
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2002
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The European ombudsman : annual report 2001
2002
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Whistleblowing in Deutschland : ungeliebtes Stiefkind des Gesetzgebers?
Waldzus, Dagmar
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