Antitrust News Feed

Apr 9, 2025

The Commerce Commission of New Zealand has issued a warning about pyramid schemes after two individuals pleaded guilty to promoting a fraudulent scheme that exploited the Pasifika community in South Auckland.

Apr 9, 2025

The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority has initiated unannounced inspections in the sports equipment industry to gather evidence for a potential violation of competition laws.

Apr 9, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has proposed to authorize several Adelaide councils to collaborate on renewable electricity purchasing, aiming to enhance their procurement process.

Apr 9, 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved Qube Holdings Limited's acquisition of Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal Pty Ltd (MIRRAT), contingent upon a court-enforceable undertaking to address competition concerns.

Apr 9, 2025

The Lithuanian Competition Council has ended its investigation into twelve companies suspected of colluding in public procurements for gas pipeline maintenance, finding no evidence of anti-competitive behavior.

Apr 9, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, warns of increasing energy bills but encourages households to save money by choosing better contracts. Starting this month, ACM will provide monthly updates on energy contract prices.

Apr 8, 2025

The German competition authority has secured commitments from Google to eliminate restrictions in its Automotive Services and Maps Platform, enhancing competition and consumer choice.

Apr 8, 2025

The New Zealand Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning to Alpine Energy for overcharging customers by $16.9 million due to an accounting error, alongside securing additional community support funds.

Apr 8, 2025

The Hungarian competition authority has fined Slovak company EC Global SVK s.r.o. 14 million HUF for misleading parents with unsubstantiated health claims about its Babybeet cosmetic products.

Apr 8, 2025

The Greek competition authority has launched a full investigation into Alphabet's proposed acquisition of Delta Schools, raising concerns about potential anti-competitive effects in the education sector.

Apr 8, 2025

In 2025, the Latvian Competition Authority will focus on enhancing competition law enforcement and promoting a competitive culture through targeted initiatives and market research.

Apr 8, 2025

The Estonian competition authority has approved a new heat price cap for Tartu, reducing it by 24.6% due to lower fuel and electricity costs.

Apr 8, 2025

The UK competition authority has issued a letter to Lloyds Banking Group regarding its failure to comply with regulations requiring the provision of Payment Transaction Histories to former account holders.

Apr 8, 2025

International Card Services will refund excessive interchange fees for its ICS Go Card after discussions with the Dutch competition authority, ACM, revealed misclassification of the card type.

Apr 7, 2025

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has expressed preliminary concerns regarding Circle K's proposed acquisition of Pelco Holdings, highlighting potential competition issues in the retail motor fuel sector.