Author: ICAN

Financial mentor service launched in Cairns

Yarnin’ Money Mentor: Service Launch We are thrilled to announce our new initiative that embodies our commitment to empowering First Nations People and fostering financial wellbeing. The Yarnin’ Money Mentor program is a comprehensive… Read more »

Banking on Change

Anne-Maree Barron, ICAN Financial Counsellor A recent review by ASIC found that some individuals in high-fee transaction accounts, including First Nations people, are paying up to $3000 in overdraw fees over a year, despite… Read more »

Winning at Financial Wellness Week!

First Nations Foundation invited several organisations, including ICAN, to participate in its Financial Wellness Week in Cairns and Yarrabah in August.  ICAN Financial Counsellor, Zack Wildy, went along and told The Yarn why these… Read more »

ICAN Applauds ASIC Action

ASIC has been successful in its action against Cigno Pty Ltd (Cigno) and BHF Solutions Pty Ltd (BHF Solutions), with the Federal Court finding that both companies engaged in credit activities without holding an… Read more »

‘Success our Way’

ASIC’s Indigenous Financial Services Framework outlines key learnings which ASIC has developed through extensive consultations with a range of stakeholders on First Nations peoples’ access to and engagement with the financial system[1].  Here, Danille… Read more »