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Government launches taskforce to educate consumers about finance

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2004
... Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) enquiry showed Australian consumers had lost $800 million in investment scams in the past three years. This was evidence of the need to better inform consumers, she said. The taskforce will develop ...

ACCC boss to target internet scams and cartel collusion

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2004
... Australia's chief consumer regulator Graeme Samuel said the two major campaigns for 2004 will be a crackdown on internet scams and the break-up of cartel collusion. Mr Samuel said the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct ...

ASIC warns investors against illegal cold calling scams

... regulator estimated that at least 6000 Australians have lost at least $400 million to international cold calling investment scams.

Morningstar retains weak rating for AXA's international 'growth-style' equity portfolio

... resignations and legal action follow allegations officers of Alliance engaged in market timing activities, which along with alleged scams at other US firms, including Boston-based Putnam Investments, have rocked the US mutual fund industry. Alliance ...

ASIC to hold investor forums in Australia

... ASIC, the forums are designed to provide investors with information on setting financial goals, identifying and avoiding scams, and making informed decisions about investments. Presenters include ASIC officials and members of the Institute of Chartered ...