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The British perspective on payday loans
John Lamidey is Britain's payday loan sector chief and has been brought to Australia to look at the Government's threatened cap on rates on short-term loans.
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Government urged to combat dodgy loan sharks
An alarming number of Australians are taking out high interest short term loans in order to pay for everyday expenses and the government is looking at ways to control the industry.
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Cash Converters hit by micro-lending legislation
Payday loan company Cash Converters has seen shares plunge 40 per cent after key American stakeholder EZCorp pulled out of a $70 million deal to buy another 20 per cent.
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Nursing home warning
The aged care industry says no new nursing homes will be built in Tasmania without federal funding assistance.
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