ACCC to probe whether banks use saver’s profession to determine interest rate

As part of inquiry into pricing practices, consumer regulator will assess the criteria banks use when making rate decisions

The competition regulator will test whether banks and other lenders use a person’s profession, or other demographic information, to determine what savings rate they receive, amid growing concerns over pricing practices.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has opened its inquiry into retail deposits for submissions, and will assess the criteria banks use when making rate decisions.

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