Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Australian competition authority
ACCC Approves Interim Authorisation for Uniting Church's National Insurance Program
Nov 18, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted interim authorisation to the Uniting Church in Australia National Assembly to establish a National Insurance Program for its entities.
Dutch ACM
ACM and European Commission Join Forces for Cloud Services Investigation
Nov 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is collaborating with the European Commission on market investigations into cloud services under the Digital Markets Act.
Dutch ACM
ACM Highlights Need for Improved Energy Contract Comparability
Nov 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, emphasizes the importance of enhancing the comparability of energy contracts as many consumers struggle to make informed choices in the energy market.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Initiates Investigations into Online Pricing Practices
Nov 18, 2025
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched investigations into several businesses for potential breaches of consumer law regarding online pricing practices, marking the first use of its new consumer protection powers.
European Commission (DMA)
European Commission Investigates Cloud Computing Services Under DMA
Nov 17, 2025
The European Commission has initiated three market investigations into cloud computing services, focusing on Amazon and Microsoft to determine their status as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Reviews Kaufland Pay and Lidl Pay Services
Nov 17, 2025
The Czech competition authority has evaluated the payment services Kaufland Pay and Lidl Pay, confirming their compliance with EU regulations and competition laws.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Accepts Commitments from PUBLIC to Address Competition Concerns
Nov 17, 2025
The Greek competition authority has accepted commitments from PUBLIC RETAIL A.E. to address concerns regarding a contractual term that may restrict competition in various markets.
Australian competition authority
Surge in Shopping Scams Costs Australians Nearly $260 Million
Nov 17, 2025
Australians reported significant financial losses due to shopping scams, totaling nearly $260 million in the first nine months of 2025, as the National Anti-Scam Centre warns consumers to be vigilant during the busy shopping season.
Competition Bureau Canada
Navigating Competition Challenges in Uncertain Times
Nov 17, 2025
Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition, addresses the importance of stability and international cooperation for competition agencies amidst global uncertainties at the 2025 International Bar Association Annual Conference.
Dutch ACM
ACM Investigates Bid-Rigging in Municipal Tenders
Nov 17, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is investigating three contracting companies for potential bid-rigging in a municipal tender process, following dawn raids.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Takes Action Against LOT Airlines Over Baggage Claims
Nov 17, 2025
The Polish competition authority has accused LOT Airlines of misleading consumers regarding baggage damage and delay claims, potentially violating consumer rights.
French Competition Authority
French Competition Authority Fines TotalEnergies and Others €187.5 Million for Anticompetitive Practices in Corsica
Nov 16, 2025
The French competition authority has imposed a €187.5 million fine on TotalEnergies Marketing France and two Rubis group companies for engaging in anticompetitive agreements in the fuel distribution sector in Corsica.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Bans Seek Capital and CEO from Business Financing Services
Nov 16, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has permanently banned Seek Capital and its CEO from providing business financing and related services due to deceptive practices targeting small business owners.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigates Google for Phishing Ads
Nov 16, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has launched an investigation into Google for allegedly failing to properly monitor phishing advertisements on its platform, potentially endangering consumers.
Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority
FCCA Proposes €7.6 Million Penalty for Finnair's Misleading Information
Nov 16, 2025
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority has proposed a €7.6 million penalty for Finnair due to the provision of incorrect and misleading information during an investigation.
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