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Breach reporting regime a distraction: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2022
... conduct issues (14%), administrative and legislative issues (11%) and 'material loss or damage' inflicted on consumers (9%). Finally, on whether the regime is achieving its purpose, 31% believe the new obligations are ineffective in meeting stated ...

Finalists announced in 2022 MAX Awards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2022
... role these sectors play in educating the public and creating change, including increasing the financial literacy of consumers. This year, the awards feature 105 finalists across 21 categories including Agency Campaign of the Year, Agency Executive of ...

Maritime Super slapped with infringement

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022
... 640. "The superannuation industry is going through a period of consolidation and change. As such, it is crucial that consumers and fund members are provided accurate information so that they can make informed decisions about their super. In this case ...

CBA dismisses rumours of crypto tie-up

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2022
... scam to the relevant authorities and requested social media publishers take down the article. The bank is also warning consumers not to respond or click through to the website if they receive the alleged fake article.

Tattarang invests in plastic-free fabric

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2022
... "Leather is of course deeply entwined in the DNA of R.M. Williams, and we have no plan to change that, however we know consumers are increasingly seeking high-performance, plastic-free leather alternatives. NFW could provide an opportunity for us to ...

Cryptocurrency lender Helio charged for false credit licence claims

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
... that it held an Australian credit licence (ACL) when it did not. Helio Lending offered cryptocurrency-backed loans to consumers, using the digital currency as security over the loan. ASIC alleged that around 20 February 2019, Helio falsely represented ...

Australians are crypto-curious but not committing

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
... diversify their assets. Globally, 41% of respondents said they are crypto-curious. The crypto-curious are defined as consumers who do not currently own crypto but are either interested in learning more or say they are likely to acquire cryptocurrency ...

Westpac fined $1.5m for mis-selling insurance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
... Court said: "ASIC has identified consumer credit insurance to be a poor value product that leads to poor outcomes for consumers." "The sale of these products benefited the bank and not the consumer." Court added: "ASIC has secured $270 million in remediation ...

Tax Practitioners Board adds two new members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2022
... members. "These appointments will ensure that the TPB continues to play an increasingly important role in the protection of consumers of tax practitioner services," Klug said. Klug also thanked departing members Greg Lewis and Julianne Jacques. Lewis ...

Colonial First State settles super class action for $56.3m

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022
... lawyer Miranda Nagy said. "MySuper was introduced to protect the retirement outcomes of Australians by ensuring that consumers weren't losing money on unnecessary fees and products, and Colonial had a legal obligation over and above a basic moral ...