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ASIC today announced it is reviewing its regulatory approach to platforms as part of broader efforts to promote investor confidence in the sector.
Read More ASIC wants more rights for investors using platforms
Consumer groups have long been concerned about the flaws and biases of regulatory impact analysis. Australian government’s have asked the Productivity Commission to conduct a review.
Read More PC to study regulatory impact processes
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Community urged to take part in safety survey to help understand how and why Australians are using mobility scooters.
Read More Scooter safety in the spotlight
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Chairman Rod Sims gave prominence to protecting vulnerable consumers in his outline of the ACCC’s enforcement priorities.
Read More ACCC enforcement priorities include vulnerable consumers
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a statement of its approach to enforcement and other policy documents discussing how it undertakes investigations and enforcement activity.
Read More ASIC publishes approach to enforcement
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ASIC has released guidance to help promoters comply with their legal obligations when advertising financial products and services.
Read More ASIC releases guidance on advertising financial products
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CFA member ACCAN’s submission to the 2011–12 Regional Telecommunications Review was based on extensive consultations with member organisations and wider stakeholders. This interview with Robin Eckerman from the Review Committee explains the aims of the review.
Read More Regional Telecommunications Review 2011-2012
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched guidelines to support efforts by dating and romance websites to combat scammers.
Read More ACCC launches guidelines to help dating websites protect consumers from scams
Buying door-to-door? Door-to-door sales can be a great, convenient way to buy goods and services without leaving your home. Under the Australian Consumer Law, which came into effect on 1 January 2011, you have specific protections and rights when you buy goods and services at your door.
Read More Knock, knock. Who’s there?
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ASIC today announced measures to help ensure issuers of debt products such as debentures and notes provide investors and financial consumers with the information they need to make informed decisions about investing in these products. These products can be risky.
Read More ASIC warns against investment in retail debt market
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP, has ordered a company to recall two teeth whitening products in order to protect consumers from unsafe peroxide levels.
Read More Compulsory recall of teeth whiteners
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ASIC has released a consultation paper to commence its review of external dispute resolution (EDR) jurisdiction over consumer complaints in cases where members have commenced legal proceedings to recover debts from consumers.
Read More ASIC discussion paper: EDR jurisdiction and debt collection proceedings
