Sector: Banking & investment banking

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Scammed at First Sight?

February 13, 2024 | 0 Comments

This Valentine’s Day, the ACCC warns that 'cold-hearted’ criminals on dating apps and social media platforms are stealing hearts – and wallets...

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competition in the financial services sector

Financial Services: Comply or Pay the Price

June 14, 2022 | 0 Comments

One of the ACCC's key compliance and enforcement priorities is competition in the financial services sector, with a focus on payment services...

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Scaffold for criminal charges fails

August 20, 2021 | 0 Comments

On 17 August 2021, the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) withdrew criminal cartel charges against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and its Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Divisional Branch Secretary, Mr...

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ACCCount on me, says the ACCC

February 19, 2020 | 0 Comments

ACCC publishes report on activities for the last quarter of 2019, highlighting the regulator’s key wins, decisions and inquiries in the period...

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The ACCC has published its 2018/19 Annual Report, providing us with an in-depth look at its operations for the year....

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Banking inquiry

ACCC banking on further inquiry

October 8, 2019 | 0 Comments

Regulator pushing for inquiry into competition in retail banking...

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Banking on the ACCC

February 6, 2019 | 0 Comments

As the banking world digests Commissioner Hayne’s report, we look at what the Banking Royal Commission might mean for the ACCC....

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With housing affordability remaining a persistent headline issue, and following sustained regulatory scrutiny into Australia’s financial system generally, the ACCC’s preliminary findings on the pricing of residential mortgage products have been highly anticipated by borrowers...

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The ACCC’s priorities for 2018

January 12, 2018 | 0 Comments

ACCC Chairman Rod Sims has foreshadowed a busy year with criminal cartel actions and a focus on financial services....

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How amendments to the regulation of EFTPOS surcharges will affect both businesses and consumers in Australia...

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