Do comparison sites work for consumers?
Medibank sees only costs passed to consumers – but economists see benefits
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Finance
CHOICE calls on big four to face up to out-of-cycle rate cuts
Big four banks have room to move from large mortgage debt
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ASIC releases information sheets on Stronger Super provisions
Find information re intra-fund advice and disclosure requirements
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Caution advised on Self Managed Super Funds
Beware of scams, spruikers – and your own limitations: advice from MoneySmart, CHOICE and the ATO
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Dodgy financial practices and the role of investor education
Robert Brown shows how the financial services industry tries to avoid discussion of improved regulation and ethics
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ASIC warns consumers about Global Capital Wealth
Reputable financial service businesses do NOT cold call
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ePayments code: New era in electronic payments protection
ASIC provides info on which providers are following new best practice
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Will consumers win on excessive surcharges?
Elizabeth McNess from CHOICE provides insight on increased regulatory powers
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ASIC review sharpens supervision of credit licensees
Mortgage brokers representatives’ compliance with national responsible lending laws ensured
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Clock ticking on outrageous credit card surchargers
CHOICE says it’s no time to flout Reserve Bank rules
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ASIC cancels Australian credit licence of a Cairns money lender
Director banned from engaging in credit activities for four years
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Financial storm: Yasi assistant services to expire?
ICAN criticises decision to withdraw funding for financial counselling
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