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...
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...
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...
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...
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...