New warning: Serious investment fraud
A new and sophisticated type of organised investment fraud is actively targeting the savings of Australians.
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Regulator news and government inquiries
Telecommunications Prices Falling but Concerns Remain – ACCC
The latest ACCC report finds that the real price of telecommunications is decreasing but that the industry still has issues.
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Nominate for a MoneySmart Week Award
Nominations for the inaugural MoneySmart Week Awards close 13 July 2012.
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An End to Misleading Fuel Prices?
The government has called on the ACCC to stamp out misleading fuel price advertising.
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New code makes it easier to change bank
ASIC releases new guidelines which make it easier to swicth banks.
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New Type of Financial Services Licence
The new financial services licence will see up to 10,000 more licensed advisors.
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TPG penalised $2 million for misleading broadband advertising
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Federal Court finds that TPG’s $29.99 Unlimited ADSL2+ campaign was false and misleading.
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BMW Finance customers refunded following breach
More than 2400 consumers will be refunded a total of $1,392,667 by BMW Australia Finance Limited following a breach of the National Credit Code by the car financier.
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Private health insurance far from healthy
The ACCC has highlighted competition and transparency issues in the Private Health Insurance industry.
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Time for Energy Sector Reform
CUAC hopes that the current reviews in the energy sector will lead to change.
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Toyota refunds overcharged CCI premiums
More than $630,000 refunded to customers following overcharges on consumer credit insurance.
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Is consumer benefit missing from regulation analysis?
CALC has urged the Productivity Commission to place more focus on consumers in Regualtory Impact Analyses.
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