Mass complaint made against Motor Finance Wizard
Consumer Action has asked the Credit Ombudsman to take into account the similarities in the complaints.
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Report uncovers impact of payday loans
Caught Short, a new report by three universities explores the role of small, short-term loans in the lives of Australians
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Nanotechnology – labelling and definitions
Read CFA Rep Elaine Attwood’s joint presentation on labelling and definitions for nanotechnology.
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TGA failure gives Nurofen consumers a headache
There is no evidence that ibuprofen ‘targets’ the site of pain, yet Nurofen continue to advertise that it does.
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CHOICE Introduces New CEO
CFA welcomes Alan Kirkland as the new CEO of the People’s Watchdog, CHOICE.
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Draft guidance on financial advice reforms
ASIC consults on two aspects of the Future of Financial Advice reforms – scaled advice and the best interests duty.
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Product recalls apps for iPhone and Android
ACCC releases Android App, adding to existing resources.
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Consumers welcome more information about drug reactions
The new Database of Adverse Event Notifications will help consumers find out more about medications.
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Multi-vitamin marketing easily swallowed by consumers
Tired? Stressed? Multivitamins may NOT make you feel better.
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Direct insurers worry regulator
ASIC is concerend about daytime television promotion of life insurance directly to consumers.
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Focus on energy market long overdue
CHOICE says fairer energy bills need cooperation from all governments
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Unit pricing is smart shopping practice, but do consumers care?
Recent studies however are finding that consumer’s are not taking advantage of this smart shopping tool.
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