ACMA welcomes telcos’ comparative complaint data
Data on five major providers encourages competition on customer service
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Regulator news and government inquiries
ASIC investigation leads to US-based firm refunding $1.5 million to Australian customers
Interactive Brokers will also fund to Financial Rights Legal Centre to provide an education program
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ASIC crackdown stops another payday lender from overcharging consumers
Affected consumers set to receive close to half a million dollars in refunds
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Financial System Inquiry puts consumer welfare first – Consumer advocate urges Government to implement recommendations ASAP
Recommendations seek to improve ‘problem’ products such as payday lenders and consumer credit insurance
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ACCC reports on the comparator website industry in Australia
Watchdog concerned that poor conduct by portion of industry undermines consumer benefits
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Financial System Inquiry backs need for stronger consumer protection
CHOICE says Murray delivers good news but unlikely to stop excessive surcharges
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ACCC takes court action against the CFMEU alleging secondary boycott and coercion
Union place a ban on concrete supplier as part of ongoing dispute with developer
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Pensioners welcome action against funeral giant for misleading conduct
InvoCare changed contracts to force prior signups to purchase extra services
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Report shows most consumers ‘guess’ insured value when choosing home insurance
ASIC reports set out areas for improvement in home insurance sales practices
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ASIC concerns prompt NAB to correct misleading home loan claims
Claim about lowest rates lacked context
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ASIC continues crackdown on payday lending avoidance models
Sidestep arrangements netted more charges to consumers than allowed under credit protection laws
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Bill shock complaints falling into place
ACMA congratulates Optus on reduced TIO complaints over two consecutive years
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