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Ryanair Accuses Spanish Ministry of "Cover-Up" Amidst Ongoing Fine Dispute

Spain's Ministry of Consumption fined Ryanair \$179 million for unfair practices; Ryanair appealed, resulting in a temporary suspension, and now accuses the ministry of a cover-up, escalating the conflict.

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Counterfeit Products Force Welsh Haircare Brand to Leave TikTok Shop

Welsh haircare brand Hair Syrup, generating millions annually via TikTok Shop, removed its products due to numerous counterfeit listings, highlighting platform flaws and a potential consumer shift toward more established e-retailers.

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AT&T to Pay \$177 Million in Data Breach Settlement

AT&T will pay \$177 million to settle lawsuits over two 2024 data breaches affecting millions of customers; those affected by both can claim up to \$7,500 in compensation.

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REIV Backs Reserve Price Disclosure to Combat Underquoting

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) now supports disclosing reserve prices before auctions and providing free building and pest reports, responding to an investigation showing widespread underquoting in Victoria and costing buyers thousands of dollars.

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Sydney Auction Underquoting Costs Buyers Millions

An investigation revealed widespread underquoting at Sydney auctions, with properties in suburbs like Smithfield (29% above guide), Greenacre (24%), and Marayong (22%) selling far above advertised prices, costing buyers hundreds of thousands of dollars, disproportionately impacting middle-income ear...

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EU Air Passenger Rights Facing Citizen Backlash

A European citizens' initiative is gathering signatures to overturn a proposed EU regulation that would raise the minimum flight delay for compensation to four to six hours and lower compensation for long-haul flights; the initiative argues this will cost passengers money, time and rights, while air...

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Banks Push Back Against Data Aggregators Over Consumer Data Access Fees

State-level attempts to regulate credit card interchange fees have largely failed this year, but banks now face another battle with data aggregators over fees for access to consumer bank data, spurred by a now-reversed Biden administration rule. JP Morgan's decision to charge data aggregators has tr...

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Global Crackdown on Financial Influencers

Global regulators cracked down on financial influencers, with the UK issuing 650 content removal requests and Australia issuing 18 warnings due to its 2022 INFO 269 guidelines which outline penalties of up to 5 years jail or over $1 million in fines.

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Nine-Week Delay in ISA Transfer Costs Customer £1,500

A customer's £15,000 ISA transfer from Halifax to Fidelity was delayed for nine weeks due to a lost cheque, resulting in £1,500 in lost investment returns and significant customer distress. Halifax ultimately compensated the customer.

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Consumer-Friendly Banking Tweaks Can Alleviate Financial Strain

Many Americans face financial hardship due to rising costs; however, simple changes to banking practices such as same-day deposit availability and customizable payment due dates could significantly improve household financial health.

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Sydney Real Estate: Rampant Underquoting Costs Buyers Millions

A Herald investigation exposes rampant underquoting in Sydney's real estate market, with 48 percent of properties selling for over 10 percent above the quoted price, costing buyers significant sums and highlighting inadequate regulations.

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52% Bias Score

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Australian Property Ads Reveal Significant Price Discrepancies

An 18-month analysis of over 200,000 Australian property ads reveals significant discrepancies between advertised and final sale prices, particularly in Sydney, highlighting buyer frustration and potential underquoting issues, despite the illegality of the practice.

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40% Bias Score

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