Should small amount loans be registered?
ASIC consults on effectiveness of online database for payday loans
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Students may be entitled to refund of NAB loans
Students of defunct College of Creative Arts and Technology urged to go to Financial Ombudsman
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Radio Rentals ‘rent try $1 buy’ ads challenged
Are insurance and credit comparison websites accurate?
ASIC warns operators to comply with consumer protection laws
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Lenders gain access to more private information
More accurate credit reports, better lending decisions or a chance to push more credit?
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How to improve dispute schemes where debt recovery has commenced
An ASIC review has found areas for improvement for EDR schemes, licensees and consumer advisers.
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Consumer groups fear small debts could lead to big problems for Australian consumers
Consumer advocate groups are urging the Government to reconsider credit reporting reforms to prevent life changing mistakes.
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CHOICE says Australian’s deserve full interest rate cut
Banks have an opportunity to put consumers and competition first.
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Direct Debits – Good or Bad for Consumers?
Direct debits are convenient and often earn discounts; but Ian Jarratt argues there are risks for consumers. What do you think?
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ASIC releases report on home loan exit fees
Three-quarters of the 20 lenders it surveyed failed to hold records of how they calculated how much borrowers should be charged.
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Counsellors are finance world heros
Scott Pape, Barefoot Investor, gives a big “Toes Up” to hard-working financial counsellors.
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Credit card reforms allow consumers to make better decisions about plastic
Credit card reforms are seen as a win for consumers, but are all banks conforming to the new rules?
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