Finance

26 August 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted a five‑year authorisation, subject to conditions, allowing the Australian Sustainable Finance...

Power bank recalls surge amid reports of severe burns and property damage

26 August 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a warning to owners of portable battery packs after a string of...

Cyclone reinsurance pool lowers premiums in high-risk areas but affordability concerns remain

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found the federal government’s cyclone reinsurance pool reduced premiums for many households and...

Webjet to pay $9m fine over misleading claims about airfares and bookings

The Federal Court has ordered online travel agency Webjet to pay $9 million in penalties after finding the company made...

National Anti-Scam Centre urges action as scam losses climb to $175m during Scams Awareness Week

Australians reported more than 108,000 scams and roughly $175 million in losses to the National Anti‑scam Centre’s Scamwatch service in...

ASIC wins million-dollar penalties against iSignthis and former director and CEO Nickolas John Karantzis

The Federal Court has ordered iSignthis Ltd, now known as Southern Cross Payments Ltd, to pay a $10 million penalty...

ASIC moves against another 28 SMSF auditors in FY25

Australia’s corporate regulator has moved against another 28 approved self‑managed superannuation fund (SMSF) auditors in the second half of FY25,...

Administrative Review Tribunal backs ASIC’s 10-year ban on United Global Capital director Joel Hewish

The Administrative Review Tribunal has upheld ASIC’s 10‑year ban on United Global Capital director Joel James Hewish. The ban prevents...

Court orders Rent4Keeps and Darranda to pay $7.4m penalty for overcharging vulnerable consumers on essential household goods