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An 84-year-old New Zealand woman got $10,000 after her bank failed to explain risks of adding her son as joint holder, locking her out of $500,000.
An 84-year-old New Zealand woman with limited English was awarded $10,000 in compensation after her bank failed to properly explain the risks of adding her son as a joint account holder, leading to her being locked out of $500,000 in savings.
The bank did not follow its own policies by failing to meet with her separately, document discussions, or offer alternatives like power of attorney.
The ombudsman found the bank did not act with reasonable care and skill, especially given her vulnerability and reliance on her son for translation.
The payout recognizes the stress and inconvenience caused, though it could not determine what she would have done with better guidance.
Una mujer neozelandesa de 84 años recibió 10.000 dólares después de que su banco no explicara los riesgos de añadir a su hijo como copropietario, privándola de 500.000 dólares.