Finance Archives - Page 67 of 73 - Consumers' Federation of Australia

26 June , 2012

Credit Enhancements Bill a ‘win’ for payday lenders

Consumer advocates lament the lost opportunity to protect vulnerable Australians from exploitative loans.

26 June , 2012

New Type of Financial Services Licence

The new financial services licence will see up to 10,000 more licensed advisors.

25 June , 2012

Credit limit regulations so soft they’re almost redundant

Regulations to limit the harm caused by unsolicited credit limit increase offers have been watered down.

21 June , 2012

Win for consumers with financial advice reforms

CHOICE says consumers have more reason to be confident in the financial advice they receive.

20 June , 2012

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.

20 June , 2012

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.

18 June , 2012

Private health insurance far from healthy

The ACCC has highlighted competition and transparency issues in the Private Health Insurance industry.

14 June , 2012

Toyota refunds overcharged CCI premiums

More than $630,000 refunded to customers following overcharges on consumer credit insurance.

13 June , 2012

RBA delivers surcharge win for consumers: CHOICE

CHOICE welcomes reforms that will bring an end to excessive credit card surcharges.

11 June , 2012

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.

5 June , 2012

CHOICE says ‘Demand a Drop or Ditch’

CHOICE says that Australian’s expect the banks to pass on the RBA’s rate cut.

5 June , 2012

ASIC consults on new guidelines for credit advertisements

ASIC has released a consultation paper about credit advertising to promote good practice.