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$55 million lost to scammers this year… and countingAustralians lost over $55 million to scams in the first two months of 2024 alone, according to data from ACCC ScamWatch, with investment scams accounting for the overwhelming majority of the money lost by victims.
Eden Radford -
13 Apr, 2024 -
5 min read
Credit Cards
Scam stats: how to stay safe these holidaysFraud on payment cards is returning to pre-pandemic levels, with authorities and police warning Australians to be vigilant against scammers over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Mark Bristow -
22 Dec, 2023 -
3 min read
Credit Cards
Fitness First pays weighty fine for scaling up surchargesFitness First Australia has had to pay a $12,600 penalty, as a result of allegedly charging excessive surcharges on direct debits from their customers.
Bria Horne -
28 Sep, 2018 -
2 min read
Home Loans
ANZ and Suncorp Bank merger back on – what does this mean for refinancing?The merger between ANZ and the banking arm of Suncorp is set to proceed, with a previous block from the competition watchdog being overturned. But what does this mean for Australian mortgage holders?
Mark Bristow -
22 Feb, 2024 -
3 min read
Home Loans
ACCC halts ANZ and Suncorp merger – what this means for refinancingThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has halted a planned merger between ANZ and Suncorp Bank, citing concerns around competition in the home loan market, which is seeing near-record levels of refinancing.
Mark Bristow -
04 Aug, 2023 -
4 min read
Home Loans
ACCC: Switching home loans should be a lot easier, borrowers stand to save thousandsThe process of switching home loans could be sped up and standardised across the industry, under four recommendations made to the federal government by the ACCC.
Tony Ibrahim -
08 Dec, 2020 -
6 min read
Car Loans
ACCC takes Europcar to courtThe Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has chosen a big target as the first company to be litigated under new excessive surcharging rules.
Nick Bendel -
28 Jul, 2018 -
2 min read
Car Loans
Petrol prices hit four-year highAverage petrol prices in Australia��_s largest cities are the highest in four years, and the ACCC are encouraging motorists to find the cheapest deals.
Mark Bristow -
21 Aug, 2018 -
3 min read
Car Loans
ACCC cracking down on car industryThe draft report illustrates an urgent need to address widespread issues, with the ACCC receiving more than 10,000 complaints over the last two years.
Alex Ritchie -
10 Aug, 2017 -
3 min read
Bank Accounts
Scott Morrison promises action on petrol pricesThe government has instructed its consumer watchdog to ��_bust open the books of petrol companies��_ to stop price gouging at the petrol pump.
Nick Bendel -
24 Dec, 2017 -
2 min read
Bank Accounts
Know your rights and don’t get stuck with a dud Christmas presentNew data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) shows that more people than ever before are complaining about faulty products and services.
Liz Seatter -
02 Jan, 2019 -
2 min read
Bank Accounts
Phone scammers tricking Australians with very credible consThere has been a "significant spike" in "remote access scams", with 2018 losses already surpassing 2017 levels, according to the ACCC.
Nick Bendel -
27 Aug, 2018 -
2 min read
Investment Funds
ANZ accused of 'alleged cartel arrangements'Criminal cartel charges are expected to be laid against ANZ, even though the bank said it ��_acted in accordance with the law��_. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced today that ��_criminal cartel charges are expected to be laid by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) against ANZ, ANZ group treasurer Rick Moscati, two other companies and a number of other individuals��_.
Nick Bendel -
01 Jun, 2018 -
2 min read
Investment Funds
ANZ, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank handed criminal cartel chargesCriminal cartel charges have been laid against ANZ, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank following an investigation by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). The charges come after alleged cartel arrangement relating to ANZ shares that were traded by Citigroup and Deutsche Bank following an ANZ institutional share placement in August 2015.
Nick Bendel -
06 Jun, 2018 -
2 min read
Investment Funds
2017 a good year for scammers, bad year for investorsAustralians lost more money to scammers in 2017 than in any other year on record, with investors being hit the hardest of all.
Mark Bristow -
21 May, 2018 -
2 min read
Nbn
More broadband providers for Australians to choose fromA record number of telecommunications companies are now connected to Australia’s NBN, according to a new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), making it even more important to compare your options before renewing your home’s broadband internet contract.
Mark Bristow -
22 Aug, 2022 -
2 min read
Home Insurance
More affordable home insurance required across northern Australia says ACCCThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) report into insurance in northern Australia has revealed that unaffordable home and contents insurance is affecting the prosperity of communities across the region, though there are actions that could help address this.
Mark Bristow -
07 Jan, 2021 -
3 min read
Home Insurance
Extreme weather insurance costs set to triple by 2050: are you prepared?Australians are resilient but the inflating cost of insurance premiums, as a result of extreme weather, will test our resolve over the course of the next few decades. Consider other economic factors, such as rising interest rates plus inflation, and the forecast is quite bleak. Discover what you can do to combat the doom and gloom.
Peter Terlato -
21 Nov, 2023 -
4 min read
Savings Accounts
ACCC to put the blowtorch on savings rates: which banks will pass the test?Sub-standard savings accounts that have not kept up with the rising cash rate are likely to come under scrutiny over the next month as the ACCC calls for submissions into its retail deposits inquiry.
Alex Ritchie -
21 Apr, 2023 -
7 min read
Savings Accounts
Commonwealth Bank hikes savings rates to 4% - here's what you need to knowCBA's new introductory NetBank Saver rate is 4 per cent but once the honeymoon period expires, this reduces to 1.6 per cent. Some customers may be taken in by the precursory offer, unaware of the eventuality.
Peter Terlato -
20 Jan, 2023 -
3 min read
Savings Accounts
ACCC savings enquiry welcome but customers should take matters into their own handsRateCity welcomes any ACCC investigation into savings account interest rates, however, customers need not wait for the outcome of an inquiry to get a competitive deal.
Alex Ritchie -
13 Jan, 2023 -
6 min read
Credit Score
5 ways to protect yourself from fraudWith increased awareness of the threat of cyberattacks, it’s easy to feel concerned about the safety of your personal information. Criminals with access to your details could steal your identity, fraudulently run up debts in your name, and ruin your credit score, making accessing money and credit in the future much harder.
Mark Bristow -
21 Oct, 2023 -
5 min read
Credit Score
Almost 1 in 3 Aussies have fallen victim to a financial scam – don’t let that be you this ChristmasAlmost a third of Australians have been hit by a financial scam, RateCity.com.au research shows.
Laine Gordon -
22 Dec, 2022 -
5 min read
Cryptocurrency
Regulating Australia’s expanding cryptocurrency marketIntense volatility, reluctant real-world adoption and more has pushed consumer advocates to petition the newly-elected federal government to assess and identify ways to regulate cryptocurrency markets.
Peter Terlato -
21 Jul, 2022 -
4 min read
Cryptocurrency
Australia first in the world to review crypto reforms: what this means for your investmentStakeholder consultations are underway to help establish a regulatory framework for the ever-developing crypto industry. A public consultation paper will be released soon.
Peter Terlato -
23 Aug, 2022 -
3 min read
Cryptocurrency
There's an abundance of altcoins. What are they and why are they such risky investments?Altcoins aim to offer investors a unique store of value or establish some sort of online or real-world application. There is a strong appetite for alternative technology projects but with any cryptocurrency investment there is an inherent risk of failure and collapse. You can mitigate your risks by doing your research and learning more about this growing industry.
Peter Terlato -
21 Sep, 2022 -
6 min read
Term Deposits
Which banks have hiked term deposits and savings accounts in February 2023?The ninth consecutive increase to Australia’s national cash rate was revealed last week, making this the fastest hiking cycle in decades. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has indicated that more rate hikes may be necessary in 2023 to help bring down Australia’s high inflation. This may mean more pain for mortgage holders, savers could potentially benefit from rising rates.
Mark Bristow -
13 Feb, 2023 -
3 min read
Variable Rate Home Loan LVR < 80%
Real Time Rating™
- 2024 Award Winner
- Special
- Owner Occupied
- Variable
Interest rate p.a.
5.99%
Comparison rate* p.a.
5.90%
Australian Credit Licence 234945
Fees & charges apply
Express Home Loan
Real Time Rating™
- Special
- Owner Occupied
- Variable
- 10% min deposit
Interest rate p.a.
6.01%
Comparison rate* p.a.
6.14%
Australian Credit Licence 237879
Fees & charges apply
Fixed Rate Home Loan
Real Time Rating™
- Owner Occupied
- Fixed 2 years
- 5.01% min deposit
- P&I
Interest rate p.a.
5.99%
Comparison rate* p.a.
7.17%
Australian Credit Licence 240768
Fees & charges apply
Basic Home Loan
Real Time Rating™
- Owner Occupied
- Variable
- 40% min deposit
- P&I
Interest rate p.a.
6.14%
Comparison rate* p.a.
6.16%
Australian Credit Licence 237502
Fees & charges apply
Product data updated on 1 May 2024