Investors, payday lenders engage on lending practicesBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2015 2:15PMA coalition of investors and other stakeholders that are engaging with ASX-listed payday lenders and goods rental companies are finding that the companies are receptive to their concerns over lending policies to financially vulnerable Australians. Related News |
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