Financial Services Commission Appoints 105 Members for 5th Field Messenger Program

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyo-jin] The Financial Services Commission announced on the 5th that it has appointed 105 members for the 5th term of the Field Messengers, who will serve as a bridge between financial authorities and the financial sector.

Field Messengers play a role in identifying and proposing necessary improvements in systems and consumer protection from the perspective of financial consumers. The Field Messenger system began operating with the launch of its 1st term in 2016.

To reflect the diverse demands of consumers, Field Messengers are composed of seven groups categorized by class and age, including consumer organizations, consumer panels, corporate representatives, financial company employees, youth and university students, middle-aged, and elderly groups.

The Financial Services Commission explained that the 5th term has become more refined by including financially vulnerable groups such as visually and hearing-impaired individuals.

While the Financial Services Commission held appointment ceremonies up to the 4th term, this time, considering the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), appointment certificates will be sent individually through non-face-to-face methods.

Last year, the Financial Services Commission responded to 188 out of 197 proposals made by Field Messengers, and among them, 122 were addressed on-site.

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