Insurers to refund $2 million in ‘useless’ payday premiums after ASIC investigation
Just one per cent of premiums paid out as claims to insurance customers
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Could you represent consumers on a Standards Australia Technical Committee?
Representatives sought for a number of vacancies on Standards committees. EOI close 22 July
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Telco survey suggests some consumers not exercising their right to complain
Up to one-third of consumers will not report a problem to their provider
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Money3 provides over $100,000 in refunds to consumers as ASIC’s payday lending crackdown continues
Watchdog considers high cost loans with one off payments unsuitable for vulnerable borrowers
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Calls to 1800 numbers from mobiles free of charge from today
Regulator acknowledges industry leadership
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Coles to refund over $12 million to suppliers
Supermarket giant will join Food and Grocery Code
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Bob Brown Foundation invites nominations for award recognising contributions to sustainability
Nominations for Deni Greene Award close 20 July
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Could you represent consumers in improving standards of buildings in bushfire-prone areas?
Expressions of interest close 24 June 2015
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New Money Toolkit helps Australian women plan and manage their financial future
Higher degree of part-time work, longer life expectancy reveal need for tailored approach
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Report on debt collection industry reveals improvements, ACCC warns against non-compliance
65 million attempts to chase debt each year
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ASIC concerns prompt Bank of Queensland to improve lending practices
Reliance on benchmark to estimate living expenses put low income consumers at risk
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At-home consumer test makes it possible to identify dangerously soft baby mattresses
Although a Standard for mattress firmness exists, it’s not currently mandatory
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