ASIC review reveals ‘Low doc’ lenders tightening lending practices
Responsible lending laws have made an impact since 2010
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Finance
New research examines options for domestic violence victims left to foot utility bills
CUAC says providers can play a role in re-establishing victims’ independence
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Consumer Action represents used car buyer in successful prosecution
Consumer stitched up by two traders in the one deal
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Financial counsellors big winners in MoneySmart Week Awards
Awards celebrate financial literacy initiatives in the community
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Federal Court shoots down payday lender over unconsionable conduct
ASIC calls verdict “essential reading for all credit licensees”
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Credit Ombudsman seeks comment on proposal for dealing with consumers’ representatives
Responses welcomed before end of this week
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ASIC acts to ensure better disclosure by ALDI of credit card and contactless payment surcharges
The corporate regulator has criticised supermarket chain Aldi, for not adequately advising customers of its credit card surcharges
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Macquarie Equities’ financial advice remediation
Compensation is underway for clients who suffered financial loss as a result of bad advice
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Compare The Market pays penalty for alleged misleading health insurance advertising
Consumer watchdog warns that comparison health insurance websites only compare a fraction of private health insures
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As fixed term interest rates fall to record lows, borrowers advised to look beyond the short term
CALC warns that attractive low fixed rates are unsustainable for longer term
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ASIC’s surveillance program into the managed investment and superannuation sectors identifies holes
Review of property schemes’ disclosure
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Murray Inquiry: focus on fairness welcome for consumers
CALC supports the focus of policy objectives
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