WELLINGTON — The New Zealand Commerce Commission has issued guidance reminding businesses that emergencies cannot be used as a justification for cartel conduct or other anti-competitive behaviour. The guidance explains how companies may collaborate during […]
Category: Policy
Policy developments, initiatives.
UK CMA Orders Major Reforms to Veterinary Market After Competition Probe
LONDON, March 24, 2026 — The UK competition watchdog has unveiled sweeping reforms to the veterinary services market aimed at boosting transparency, strengthening competition and reducing costs for pet owners. The Competition and Markets Authority […]
Spain’s CNMC Updates Methodology For Calculating Competition Infringement Fines
MADRID, March 24, 2026 — Spain’s competition authority has updated its guidance on how it calculates fines for breaches of antitrust rules, including new provisions covering penalties for company executives. The National Commission on Markets […]
New Zealand Commerce Commission Appoints Suzanne Stew as Chief Executive
WELLINGTON, March 25, 2026 — New Zealand’s competition regulator has appointed a new chief executive, selecting a senior public sector leader with experience across government and business. The New Zealand Commerce Commission announced that Suzanne […]
US DOJ Antitrust Chief Signals Tough Enforcement Focus in Policy Speech
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2026 — The head of the U.S. Justice Department’s antitrust division has signalled an aggressive enforcement approach focused on criminal prosecutions, monopolisation cases and stronger tools to detect cartel activity. Speaking at […]
Bulgarian Competition Chief, Vice President Discuss Sector Inquiries In Food, Fuel And Pharma Markets
SOFIA, March 24, 2026 — Bulgaria’s competition authority has discussed the findings of recent sector inquiries in key markets with the country’s vice president, highlighting potential policy measures to strengthen competition amid global economic pressures. […]
South Korea Proposes Digital Overhaul Of Antitrust Hearing Procedures
SEOUL, March 24, 2026 — South Korea’s competition authority has proposed amendments to the enforcement decree of its competition law to allow electronic submission and service of documents in antitrust proceedings, a procedural reform aimed […]
UK CMA Sets Enforcement Priorities Around Consumer Harm, Bid-Rigging, Digital Markets and Growth Sectors
LONDON, March 23, 2026 — Britain’s competition regulator is set to focus its enforcement work over the coming year on consumer harm in essential spending areas, anti-competitive conduct in growth sectors, bid-rigging in public procurement […]
SAMR Holds Antitrust Seminar Focused on “Safe Harbour” Rules
BEIJING, March 24, 2026 — China’s market regulator has held a seminar to explain the application of the country’s antitrust “safe harbour” rules and provide compliance guidance to businesses in key sectors. The State Administration […]
Ireland Consults on Raising Merger Notification Thresholds
DUBLIN, March 23, 2026 — Ireland has launched a public consultation on proposals to raise the financial thresholds that determine when mergers must be notified to the national competition authority. The consultation, initiated by the […]
