CFA also argues for better protection of vulnerable consumers and funding of consumer research
Read More ACL Review needs to ensure that its stronger consumer protections are widened into the finance sector
Bank didn’t make reasonable inquiries into customers’ income before upgrading credit limit
Read More Westpac pays $1 million following ASIC’s concerns about credit card limit increase practices
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Health care acquired infections are a major concern for consumers particularly for older people and other vulnerable groups.
Read More CFA rep contributes to new Hand Hygiene standard
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International Anti-Corruption Day 9 Dec 2015 is an opportunity to raise awareness to the damage it causes. Systemic bribery, among other things, lowers economic growth and discourages investment. It goes hand in hand with poverty and social inequality. But, most importantly, it is very difficult to eradicate. CFA representative Alan Asher is a member of…
Read More Anti-corruption and anti-bribery
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On 5 December 2015 we celebrate International Volunteer Day. First established by the United Nations thirty years ago, it’s a day for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to showcase the difference they make in their communities.
Read More International Volunteer Day 5 December 2015
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Standards Australia has released the standard on wayfinding available for public comment until the 18 January 2016. Wayfinding within the built environment is an activity that affects everyone in a community. AS 1428.4.2 specifies the minimum wayfinding design requirements to enable pedestrians particularly those who are blind or vision impaired to enter, to leave and…
Read More Public comment now open on Wayfinding, particularly for those who are vision impaired
Six insurers agree to better inform consumers
Read More ASIC review drives better disclosure of car insurance automatic renewals
Bank charged customers for loan protection insurance while the customer did not have a active loan
Read More Westpac to refund premiums for unwanted insurance cover
Standards Australia has released four Australian/New Zealand standards on Safety of toys available for public comment until the 14 December 2015.
Read More Public comment now open on Toy Safety Standards
While lenders need to lift their game, people should “do their homework” and investigate options
Read More ASIC helps consumers to understand risks of interest-only mortgages
CHOICE says the Federal Government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry delivers for consumers.
Read More Government delivers credit card surcharge death blow
Informal credit practice can see at risk consumers lose control of debit cards
Read More ASIC releases a report into book up practices in Indigenous communities
