Competition and Regulatory Newsletter

First case brought by the Hong Kong Competition Commission before the Competition Tribunal

The Hong Kong Competition Ordinance is now into its second year after coming into full effect on 14 December 2015. On 23 March 2017 the HKCC brought its first case before the Competition Tribunal for alleged bid-rigging by five information technology companies. The HKCC has also been using its investigatory powers, and is expected to step up the use of its enforcement powers.

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• European Commission blocks proposed merger between Deutsche Börse and London Stock Exchange
• European Commission proposes Directive to enhance NCAs’ enforcement powers
• CMA update on market study into digital comparison tools and decision not to make market investigation reference