Thorn agrees to ASIC undertaking for refunds, write-offs for goods leasesBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2018 4:08PMThe Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has announced regulatory outcomes against Thorn's consumer leasing businesses Radio Rentals, RR and Rentlo Reinvented that will see millions in dollars of refunds and write-offs of fees to consumers. Related News |
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