Competition

State AGs Gearing Up For Antitrust Push On Google?
State AGs Gearing Up For Antitrust Push On Google?
November 11, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

For Google, antitrust scrutiny may be ramping up — if the meetings are any indication. As reported by Reuters on Monday (Nov. 11), attorneys general...

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Apple Pay Competition Practices Eyed By EU Regulators
Apple Pay Competition Practices Eyed By EU Regulators
November 11, 2019  |  Regulation

Big Tech has gotten, is getting and will get its share of regulatory scrutiny. For Apple, there seems to be an increasing interest in its...

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EU: Apple Pay May Be Stifling Payments Competition
EU: Apple Pay May Be Stifling Payments Competition
November 07, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said numerous grievances have been filed with the European Commission concerning Apple Pay and its negative effect on competition in...

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Court Filings Show Facebook’s Data Policy Was About Competition, Not Privacy
Court Filings Show Facebook’s Data Policy Was About Competition, Not Privacy
November 06, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Facebook’s 2012 policy changes that denied app developers access to user data was actually about stifling competition, not protecting user privacy, according to documents reviewed...

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Oyo, MakeMyTrip Accused Of Anti-Competitive Practices In India
Oyo, MakeMyTrip Accused Of Anti-Competitive Practices In India
October 30, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

Budget hotel chain Oyo and booking platform MakeMyTrip are under investigation by Indian regulators over accusations that the two companies entered into an agreement to...

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EU Antitrust Chief Could Require Big Tech To Prove User Benefits
EU Antitrust Chief Could Require Big Tech To Prove User Benefits
October 30, 2019  |  Regulation

The EU Antitrust Chief Margrethe Vestager said she is considering holding large tech companies to a higher standard of proof when it comes to competition...

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China B2B FinTech Nabs The Venture Capital Spotlight
China B2B FinTech Nabs The Venture Capital Spotlight
October 25, 2019  |  B2B Payments

U.K. challenger banks Tide and Starling Bank ramped up their competition once again as the two rivals each announced new funding. Yet, small business (SMB)...

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House To Unveil Big Tech Antitrust Probe Findings Early Next Year
House To Unveil Big Tech Antitrust Probe Findings Early Next Year
October 20, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

The chair of the U.S. House Antitrust Subcommittee David Cicilline (RI-D) said he anticipates having a final report in early 2020 about big technology companies and...

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German Discount Stores Disrupt US Grocery Space
German Discount Stores Disrupt US Grocery Space
October 15, 2019  |  Retail

With simpler stores that offer fewer products at lower prices, German discount chains Aldi and Lidl have increased their sales. They are taking a bigger...

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