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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Finance
Time to Move “Hardship” out of the Too Hard Basket
Fiona Guthrie sets goals to combat financial hardship
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FOS reports increasing complaints as consumers face hardship
Financial hardship and natural disasters contribute to 19% rise in complaints
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Centrepay: a good idea that lost its way
Indigenous consumers particularly targeted – Centrepay turns a blind eye
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Millions of dollars waiting to be found
ASIC provides information on how to find out if you have lost money waiting for you
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Frenzied Christmas shopping can lead to a debt filled new year
MoneyHelp reminds consumers to shop with care to avoid unwanted debt
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Remote Indigenous consumers saved from high ATM fees
ACCC gives OK for bank plan for 76 remote ATMs to be made fee-free.
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Debt collector ACM collects ASIC sting
Court finds ACM Group’s misleading conduct was ‘systemic’; issue raised by Consumer Action
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Which is more Shonky: the water wasting lemon or the Cabcharge gouge?
CHOICE’s 2012 Shonky Awards expose 8 consumer lemons
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Let the consumer voice be heard: take our survey now!
CFA’s consumer survey is open to all Australians.
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FOFA: Disengaged clients shouldn’t pay ongoing fees for low value services
ASIC will require Codes to achieve same outcomes as the FOFA opt-in requirement.
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New superannuation centre to boost consumer advocacy
CFA welcomes an innovative funding model that ensure the new Centre can advocate fearlessly.
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