Win for consumers with financial advice reforms
CHOICE says consumers have more reason to be confident in the financial advice they receive.
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Six new consumer advocacy projects announced
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ACCAN has announced the new consumer research, education and advocacy projects awarded funding through the 2012 Grants Scheme.
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Take action to end door to door marketing
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CFA Member Consumer Action (CALC) has launched a petition to ask energy retailers to do the right thing and voluntarily stop door to door selling.
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BMW Finance customers refunded following breach
More than 2400 consumers will be refunded a total of $1,392,667 by BMW Australia Finance Limited following a breach of the National Credit Code by the car financier.
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Beware toxic chemicals in imported clothing
CHOICE says Australia lags behind overseas regulation.
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Payday ‘protection plan’ offers little.
CFA members ask whether it is OK to sell a ‘payment protection plan’ to a person with a Centrelink income.
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Private health insurance far from healthy
The ACCC has highlighted competition and transparency issues in the Private Health Insurance industry.
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Time for Energy Sector Reform
CUAC hopes that the current reviews in the energy sector will lead to change.
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Toyota refunds overcharged CCI premiums
More than $630,000 refunded to customers following overcharges on consumer credit insurance.
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Energy assistance needs urgent review, says PIAC
Energy consumer assistance measures need review following the 18% rise in NSW energy prices.
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RBA delivers surcharge win for consumers: CHOICE
CHOICE welcomes reforms that will bring an end to excessive credit card surcharges.
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ANZ rate cut the right move: CHOICE
ANZ’s decision to pass on the RBA’s interest rate cut in full is welcome. Other banks should do the same.
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