ASIC helps consumers to understand risks of interest-only mortgages
While lenders need to lift their game, people should “do their homework” and investigate options
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Government delivers credit card surcharge death blow
CHOICE says the Federal Government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry delivers for consumers.
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ASIC releases a report into book up practices in Indigenous communities
Informal credit practice can see at risk consumers lose control of debit cards
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World Standards Day 2015 – 14 October 2015
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Have you ever wondered how your computer sends your documents to a printer from a different manufacturer? Imagine a world where you cannot use your credit card in every cash machine. Standards set out common rules and parameters so that products can work with each other.
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A weaker ASIC helps no one: consumer groups
Treasury consultation paper doesn’t ensure regulator can protect consumers
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Federal Court finds Fast Access Finance breaches National Credit Act
Payday lending scheme masked as selling of diamonds to avoid credit protections
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CFA consumer representative working to keep trampolines safe
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Over 3,000 trampoline-related injuries are reported each year in Australia
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ASIC finds the cost of consumer leases can be as high as 884%
“The market for consumer leases is delivering poor outcomes for many consumers”
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Could you represent consumers on a Standards Australia Technical Committee?
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CFA seeks a consumer representative for a technical committee involved with safety of portable ladders
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Environmental labels – what am I buying?
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Consumers are understandably eager to “do their bit” for the environment, particularly at the supermarket, and are more and more inclined to favour products that seem likely to do the least damage to it.
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Consumers can reclaim funds on expired travel money cards following ASIC action
Three groups of card products were found to forfeit leftover money to issuer after expiration
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