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ASIC lands its biggest greenwashing fine yet
The regulator has fined Vanguard $12.9m for misleading claims.
Scam victim loses $100K to Commonwealth Bank fake website: 'It all looked so real'
Jake thought he'd been careful, but a convincing investment scam cost him plenty.
The $2.5 million scam that fooled both victims and banks
The Sawyers want to know how scammers were able to move so much of their money without triggering alarms.
Risky choices for inexperienced investors
The uptake of contracts for difference and other volatile investments is high among rookie investors.
The Raiz micro-investing app explained
Micro-investing apps like Raiz are an easy way into the stock market, but how do they work and what are the risks?
CHOICE calls for better protections in the cryptocurrency market
In a submission to the federal government, we lay out a proposed framework of regulation to protect consumers better.
Scams targeting multicultural communities on the rise
Advocates call for boost in anti-scam measures to protect Australians in diverse communities.
What is cryptocurrency?
Thinking of investing? For complete beginners, there's a lot to learn about this highly volatile, speculative asset.
Cryptocurrency scams cost Australians $129m
With 10,412 reports to the ACCC in 2021, it’s the costliest scam going – with no end in sight.
Investment apps targeting first-time traders
ASIC warns rookie investors to beware the social media hype.
Ethical investing guide
We help you choose the right option for your future and the future of the planet.
Carbon-free investing
Fossil fuel investments are bad for our environmental future – are they bad for our financial future too?
Can you trust your financial adviser?
Nearly 10 years after reforms were introduced to clean up the sector, conflicted advice is still out there.
Investment scam losses reported to ACCC set to double in 2021
2020 was the costliest year on record for scams, with investment scams behind most losses. But 2021 is already worse.
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