CMA finds no grounds for action in preliminary investigations into single-wrapped impulse ice-creams
First published by Admin on October 20, 2017 in the following categories: Investigations and tagged with cma
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a ‘no grounds for action’ decision after initial investigations into a reportedly dominant company that supplied individually wrapped impulse ice-creams in the U.K.
Impulse ice-creams refer to individual ice-creams sold to be eaten immediately, rather than taken home.
Less than six months after investigations were first opened on 16th February 2017, the CMA are closing investigations into Unilever plc for suspected abuse of a dominant position.
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CMA investigating UK roofing materials sector for alleged anti-competitive arrangements
First published by Admin on October 13, 2017 in the following categories: Investigations and tagged with cma
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have opened initial investigations into the UK roofing materials sector.
At this point in the very preliminary investigations, no presumption of infringement has been made: “The CMA has not reached a view as to whether there is sufficient evidence of an infringement of competition law for it to issue a statement of objection to any of the parties under investigation.”
What the CMA will probably do at this stage is conduct investigations and carry out information gathering; which includes issuing formal or informal information requests where necessary .
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CMA releases statement of objections for alleged excessive and unfair pricing for hydrocortisone tablets
First published by Admin on October 06, 2017 in the following categories: Price Hikes and tagged with cma
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued a statement of objections on 9th August 2017 against Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited and its subsidiary Accord Healthcare Limited (which acquired Actavis UK) for suspected breaches of U.K and E.U competition laws.
The CMA believes that the two companies are charging excessive and unfair prices for hydrocortisone tablets, therefore breaking competition law and affecting consumers and the relevant market.
Any form of excessive pricing is bad, but when it comes to medication, you can argue it’s worse. Medication is there to help people and save lives!
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CMA reaches amicable conclusion over anti-competitive behaviour in auction services industry
First published by Admin on September 29, 2017 in the following categories: Investigations and tagged with cma
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have reached a resolution in their investigations over online auction services for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. ATG Media addressed the CMA’s concerns and will be committing to undertakings to prevent further behaviour that may be construed as anti-competitive in the future.
The CMA commenced investigations on the 22 November 2016 into the supply of live auction platform services available in the U.K. after two complaints were made. Both complaints alleged that ATG Media imposed certain practices that meant their bidders couldn’t use a cheaper competitor’s service.
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CMA look to take enforcement action against online gambling companies
First published by Admin on September 22, 2017 in the following categories: Latest and tagged with cma
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on 23rd June 2017 that they will be taking action against a number of online gambling companies for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Online gambling companies are often relying on ‘free bet’ promotions a lot these days. The volume of advertising for ‘free bets’ on TV, Radio and the Web speaks for itself.
It’s obvious that people are being enticed to join up, and the CMA is concerned that companies aren’t explaining what can often be stringent terms and conditions gamblers are then tied to when they sign-up to their services…
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CMA investigates sports equipment seller Ping for alleged anti-competitive conduct
First published by Admin on September 15, 2017 in the following categories: Investigations and tagged with cma
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) began investigations back in November 2015 over concerns that there was a restriction to competition in the sports equipment market.
On the 9th June 2016, the CMA brought allegations against sports equipment seller Ping for suspected breaches of competition laws in the UK for prohibiting retailers from selling their gold clubs online.
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CMA remits part of its report about adverse effects on competition by the private healthcare industry
First published by Admin on September 08, 2017 in the following categories: Investigations Latest and tagged with cma
On 2nd April 2014, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) produced a report that identified some players in the private healthcare sector were engaging in behaviour that had an adverse effect of competition.
HCA Healthcare UK is one of the private hospitals that was investigated.
In this report, the CMA found that some consultants and healthcare service providers didn’t always publicise their performance or fees for clients. By doing this, clients were potentially prevented from being able to effectively ‘shop around’ by comparing public and private services and costs associated with the latter.
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CMA fines Pfizer and Flynn Pharma £90 million for abuse of dominant market position and price hiking
First published by Admin on September 01, 2017 in the following categories: Latest Price Hikes and tagged with cma
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cracked down on excessive and unfair pricing allegations over Phenytoin Sodium capsules. Pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Flynn Pharma are accused of abusing dominant positions in the sector to inflate profits; breaking U.K. and EU competition laws in the process.
The CMA’s investigations were reportedly hampered as Pfizer failed to provide information as requested by the authorities.
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CMA investigates care home sector
First published by Admin on August 25, 2017 in the following categories: Latest and tagged with cma
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently opened an investigation in the care homes industry over concerns that the industry is breaching consumer laws.
On 13th June 2017, the competition watchdog opened an investigation into several care home providers for two primary reasons:
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Unfair Funfairs: update on CMA investigation in to the leisure industry
First published by Admin on August 18, 2017 in the following categories: Latest and tagged with cma
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been investigating the leisure industry as the funfair sector has allegedly breached competition laws under Chapter I of the Competition Act (CA).
The Chapter I prohibition bans agreements made between two or more companies that prevent, restrict or distort competition within the U.K. The result of such agreements is that markets can adversely suffer, and consumers can be left with higher prices and reduced innovation and quality.
Where the CMA suspects there are illegal agreements in place, they’ll often investigate the issues to stamp out any problems.
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