Regulator news and government inquiries Archives - Page 73 of 81

22 July , 2012

RHG customers refunded over $3.3 million

6400 consumers to benefit following ASIC action on discharge and termination fees.

19 July , 2012

Consumer, academic and regulator research shows need for reform in selling practices, pricing and hardship programs.

19 July , 2012

Improvements are needed to the Travel Compensation Fund – but do some States want to scrap it?

18 July , 2012

The nation’s consumer affairs ministers met in Adelaide to discuss national approaches to significant consumer issues.

17 July , 2012

The Australian government hopes the national food plan will set policies for the long term.

17 July , 2012

An SCER report has found that the current energy review regime fails to meet its goals of being fair and balanced.

17 July , 2012

ASIC urges custodial services to do a better job protecting superannuation and other investors from misconduct

16 July , 2012

The ACCC has received over 630 complaints about claims of price increases caused by the carbon price.

12 July , 2012

CCAAC has found gift cards can cause consumer detriment but no case for regulatory changes.

11 July , 2012

Queensland Consumers will submit that the National Grocery Code has lead to significant consumer benefits.

10 July , 2012

Companies reminded that misleading advertising will be found and action will be taken to protect consumers.

10 July , 2012

A new and sophisticated type of organised investment fraud is actively targeting the savings of Australians.