Fri, 1st Mar 2024

In this episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap with Paige Estritori, key events within the finance sector are discussed. The segment opens with ANZ receiving regulatory approval for their acquisition of Suncorp Bank, despite some resistance. Experts anticipate potential changes in Suncorp's rates following the merger. Meanwhile, financial influencer Canna Campbell has been ordered to pay for infringing on Rhondalynn Korolak's trademark, igniting debate on ethical standards among financial advisors. There has been a noticeable increase in banking code violations this year, including a major blunder from an undisclosed bank causing a $12 million impact, causing banks to reevaluate their oversight protocols. A legal case has been launched by Echo Law against Toyota Finance for charging high interest rates via "flex commissions" between 2010 and 2018. The report ends with insight on further legal actions against financial institutions.