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December 14, 2023
European Commission Pressures Apple and Google for Transparency

The European Commission has taken a stern stance on technology giants Apple and Google, urging them to clarify their risk management practices related to their online app purchasing platforms. The...


December 13, 2023
Unveiling the Commonwealth Treasury’s Competition Taskforce: Paving the Way for...

In response to the evolving economic landscape, the Commonwealth Treasury has launched the Competition Taskforce, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing competition challenges, boosting productivity, and tackling concerns related to...


December 10, 2023
UK Competition Watchdog Investigates Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI. The probe seeks to ascertain whether recent developments in their relationship constitute...


December 07, 2023
EU Sets February Deadline for Korean Air, Asiana Deal

The European Union’s antitrust regulator has revealed plans to reach a provisional decision on the proposed merger between Korean Air Co. and Asiana Airlines by mid-February, according to an announcement...


December 05, 2023
Japanese Tech Lobby Urges Revision of EU Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme

In a collaborative effort with U.S. Big Tech, the Japan Association of New Economy, a prominent business lobby group, has issued a cautionary statement against the proposed European Union (EU)...


December 05, 2023
Holiday Gifting Presents 2-for-1 Customer Acquisition Opportunity

As brands look to capture consumers’ holiday gifting spending, subscription box providers have the opportunity to drive high-margin a la carte sales on one hand and to acquire subscribers on...


November 30, 2023
A Fireside Chat with Marcus Bezzi

Below, we have provided the full transcript of Mr. Marcus Bezzi’s presentation and fireside chat with Prof. Julie Clarke. At this time, Mr. Bezzi shared the work of Australia’s Competition...


November 30, 2023
Sustainability Agreements in the EU: New Paths to Competition Law...

Capital markets, customers, employees, and broader society increasingly expect companies to take voluntary measures to improve the sustainability of their business and promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. While...


November 29, 2023
Holiday Season Presents Key Acquisition Opportunity for Surprise Box Subscriptions

As the holiday season approaches, subscription box companies are going after consumers’ gifting spending. This time of year presents a valuable opportunity for these companies, many of which offer nice-to-haves...


Real-Time Payments World Map
Mexico and Malaysia Poised for Massive Real-Time Payments Growth by 2026 As real-time payments continue to grow around the world, some countries are expected to see significant adoption by 2026. In this this edition of the “Real-Time Payments World Map,” a collaboration with The Clearing House, PYMNTS explores Italy, Kenya, Japan, Mexico and Malaysia, countries with very different projected growth.