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JPMorgan slams ANZ’s ‘conspiratorial allegations’ of collusion by regulators
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-31 10:18 pm By Miklos Bolza

JPMorgan has taken ANZ to task for its “heroic endeavours to create an air of suspicion” around the conduct of ASIC and the ACCC prior […]

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ANZ wants to know if ACCC pressured ASIC to drop JP Morgan case
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-30 9:00 pm By Miklos Bolza

ANZ is seeking information on whether the ACCC put pressure on ASIC to not pursue proceedings against JP Morgan over a $2.5 billion share placement […]

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ACCC finds Barro stake in Adelaide Brighton won’t harm competition
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-30 4:05 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found Barro Group’s 43 per cent stake in Adelaide Brighton, acquired over a number of years, will not […]

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Mazda to ACCC: We don’t have to replace dented, scratched up cars
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-29 4:41 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Japanese car maker Mazda has replied to an ACCC action alleging it violated the Australian Consumer Law by failing to provide consumers with refunds or […]

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Facebook, Instagram to be barred from locking out users of Aussie social media startup
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-29 2:20 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge is expected to issue a temporary injunction Thursday barring Facebook and Instagram from blocking users who are customers of a Melbourne-based social media […]

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ACCC probes price fixing in NSW waste sector
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-28 3:34 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has opened a sector-wide investigation into price changes made last year in the building and demolition waste services market […]

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Judge hits Geowash with $4.2M penalty for unconscionable conduct against franchisees
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-24 3:31 pm By Christine Caulfield

Car wash franchisor Geowash has been ordered to pay $4.2 million in penalties for overcharging franchisees to set up outlets and misleading them about how […]

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STA Travel makes admissions in ACCC case over hidden fees
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-23 10:18 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s case alleging STA Travel hit customers with $1 million in hidden fees and commissions through an add-on that purported […]

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Commonwealth Bank’s Colonial First State hit with fourth class action
Financial Services 2020-01-22 9:32 pm By Christine Caulfield

Commonwealth Bank’s wealth management unit Colonial First State Investments faces a new class action on behalf of hundreds of thousands of customers who were allegedly […]

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Bupa takes regulator to court as it fights ACCC allegations it overcharged, misled residents
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-21 10:04 pm By Christine Caulfield

Bupa has launched court action to block a directive by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission as the aged care provider battles a separate […]

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