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DIY will kit review We look at five DIY will kits to see if they do the job.

Making the right financial moves during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak Along with government payments, there are a lot of free resources out there for financial victims of the coronavirus.

We took on big business – and won How CHOICE supporters fought for essential consumer protections against the financial services industry

What are industry 'codes' and why don't they work? How the finance and banking industries write their own rules.

Consumer advocates earn Queen's Birthday honours Order of Australia awarded to longtime advocates of consumer rights in financial literacy and community health fields.

Another 100k bank customers ripped off by advisers More than $200m to be paid out in compensation, says ASIC

Banks push back on fund for financial advice victims As consumer groups call for a 'last resort' compensation fund, big banks are reluctant to pay for it.

FoFA 'best interests' duty put to the test 10 June 2016 | ASIC takes Melbourne advisers to court in the first case of its kind.

ASIC budget cuts leave consumers less protected 11 February 2016 | A $120 million reduction in the financial regulator's budget has undercut its capabilities.

ASIC budget increase means tighter surveillance on banks A much-needed $127 million to prevent further misconduct.

ASIC weighs in on bad financial advice reviews 25 January 2016 | Regulator to set guidelines for banks on review and remediation processes.

Financial advice compensation scorecard Three of the big banks have set up schemes to compensate victims of poor financial advice. So how are they tracking?

Goverment backs calls for a fairer financial system 20 October 2015 | Financial System Inquiry response endorses a stronger ASIC and an end to surcharging.

FoFA financial adviser reforms Will they put an end to conflicted advice?

Call for new financial compensation scheme 15 May 2015 | Consumers are being left out of pocket even when compensation is awarded for bad financial advice.

ANZ to refund $30m in financial planning fees 16 April 2015 | Customers expected to receive $3500 for services undelivered.

CHOICE calls for reversal on ASIC funding cuts 20 February 2015 | ASIC's ability to conduct surveillance on financial services is being hampered by a lack of funding.

What's in the Financial System Inquiry for consumers? 10 December 2014 | The good, the bad and the Financial System Inquiry.

2014 budget cuts to health spending Spending cuts to health from the 2014 federal budget are likely to hit anyone who gets sick.

2014 federal budget winners and losers The 2014 budget will prove painful for many.

2014 Budget wrap-up The definitive breakdown of how the 2014 Federal Budget will affect consumers.

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