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Denmark: Novo Nordisk breaks pharma’s mega-merger trend (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jun 16, 2014 | Global Blogs

Danish pharmaceutical conglomerate Novo Nordisk is breaking the trend of recent consolidation in the world’s pharmaceutical industry, reports say, as the company instead is focusing on expanding its research and development staff. According to reports, the firm...

US: Wireless group calls for weakened FCC power (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jun 16, 2014 | Global Blogs

The Wireless Association, known as CTIA, has reportedly sent a letter to Congress asking for the Federal Communications Commission’s role in competition matters to be reduced as lawmakers plan to revamp the Communications Act of 1934. According to reports, CTIA...

UK: New banking watchdog preps for ‘hands on’ approach (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jun 16, 2014 | Global Blogs

The UK is set to welcome a new payments regulator in April of next year, a move that will overhaul the current self-regulating approach of industry players and one that will take a more hands-on approach to boosting competition in the banking sector. According to...

China: Microsoft/Nokia merger reveals secretive IP licensing deals (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jun 16, 2014 | Global Blogs

While Microsoft generally keeps its patent licensing agreements tightly under wraps, China’s Ministry of Commerce offered a glimpse into the money the tech giant makes from those deals, particularly with rival Google. MOFCOM reportedly published details of...

EU: Goldman Sachs fights cartel fine in General Court (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jun 16, 2014 | Global Blogs

Goldman Sachs has reportedly appealed a fine issued to the company by the European Commission for cartel behavior conducted by its power cable company, a case experts say highlights the risk taken by private equity firms when they acquire firms embroiled in...
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