by 21st Century Competition | Jul 17, 2014 | Global Blogs
Italian carmaker Fiat has reportedly denied recent reports that it is looking to merge with German rival Volkswagen. ”Fiat states that they have not held discussions with Volkswagen regarding a potential merger,” the company said Wednesday. Rumors of a possible deal...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 17, 2014 | Global Blogs
Reports confirmed Thursday that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority will initiate a full-scale investigation into Britain’s banking industry, but the most recent reports say that small business lending faces particular competition scrutiny. The CMA...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 17, 2014 | Global Blogs
Senator Amy Klobuchar announced Wednesday that a bill that would allow for phone unlocking has been approved by the Senate and will now head to the House of Representatives for a vote. The legislation is aimed at boosting wireless competition by allowing consumers to...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 17, 2014 | Global Blogs
The UK is reportedly planning to alter competition rules in efforts to encourage investment in the energy sector, according to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. In question are the current unbundling regulations that bar a company from investing in...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 17, 2014 | Global Blogs
A class action has been filed by three ex-Minor League Baseball players looking to combat the less than minimum wages offered that the plaintiffs argue are allowed thanks to baseball’s antitrust exemption. According to reports, the average salary of a Minor...