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UK: CMA denies full probe for property leaseholders (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Aug 3, 2014 | Global Blogs

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority revealed new information regarding its ongoing inquiry into the property management industry, but reports say that while the watchdog has found some questionable business practices, it will not refer the industry to a...

France/Germany: BNP Paribas grabs online banking assets (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Aug 3, 2014 | Global Blogs

French bank BNP Paribas announced Friday it has reached an agreement to acquire Germany-based online brokerage firm DAB Bank. According to reports, BNP Paribas will acquire more than 80 percent of DAB for about $475 million. The buyout, the French bank said, is part...

Brazil: America Movil accelerates merger plans (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Aug 3, 2014 | Global Blogs

Following Brazil antitrust regulator CADE’s approval of the plan, the Brazilian units of Mexico-based America Movil are reportedly boosting their merger plans, announcing expectations to wrap up the deal by the end of the year. America Movil, headed by media...

US: Scientific Games hits the jackpot with $5.1B lottery takeover (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Aug 3, 2014 | Global Blogs

Scientific Games, a top developer of lottery and technology-based gaming products, announced Friday it has reached an agreement to acquire gaming giant Bally Technologies in a $5.1 billion transaction. In a statement, the companies said the combination will create a...

Canada: Telco watchdog cracks down on unfair roaming rules (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Aug 3, 2014 | Global Blogs

Canada’s telecommunications watchdog has reportedly banned wireless operators from imposing unfair roaming rules on their customers. Reports say the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued a prohibition order Thursday that bars...
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