Tag: Antitrust Investigation
EU: EC opens Tennet antitrust investigation
The European Commission said it was in discussions with the grid operator Tennet over whether it was in violation of EU antitrust rules. The...
EU: EC ‘monitoring’ tracker mortgage overcharging issue
The European Commission is "monitoring developments" in the tracker mortgage overcharging issue in Ireland but is not yet in a position to open an...
EU: Brussels set to fine car seat belt, airbag cartel in...
According to Reuters, EU antitrust regulators are set to fine a group of companies involved in a cartel for car seat belts, airbags and...
EU: Commission targets aviation brokers in antitrust probe
European Commission (EC) regulators have launched an antitrust investigation into aviation broking, taking on the mantle from UK watchdogs.
The EC said Friday, October 27,...
UK: Wood Group and Amec merger plans approved by CMA
Regulators have accepted proposals by Wood Group and Amec Foster Wheeler to address competition concerns over their planned £2.2 billion (US$2.9 billion) merger.
The firms...
India: CCI will probe broadcaster Prashar Bharati
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation against state-run Prasar Bharati for alleged abuse of its dominant position in providing infrastructure...
EU: Vestager stresses that German carmakers may face high fines
Volkswagen, Daimler, BMW, Audi and Porsche have to may face drastic consequences in the diesel sector, EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager told Business Insider...
UK: Just Eat faces CMA probe over Hungryhouse merger
Just Eat’s proposed takeover of Hungryhouse is facing an in-depth investigation by the UK’s competition watchdog over fears restaurateurs could end up with a...
US: Tyson Foods says inquiry into price-fixing claims is closed
Tyson Foods says a federal investigation into allegations of price-fixing has ended and that it likely won’t face disciplinary action.
Arkansas Business reported on Friday...
Canada: No penalties in north airline antitrust probe
Canada’s Competition Bureau (CCB) says it has concluded the investigation it launched into Calm Air, Canadian North and First Air last year amid allegations...
