Tag: cartel

Brazil Launches Cartel Probe into Highway Repair Contracts

Brazil’s competition watchdog CADE, together with the Federal Police and the Office…

Which Cartellist is a “Buy” Opportunity?

The four largest players in the global fragrance industry are under investigation…

Clariant Disputes BP and ExxonMobil Cartel Claims

Swiss specialty chemicals producer Clariant has rejected lawsuits filed in Germany by…

Latvian Council Launches Procedural Actions Against Funeral Service Providers

The Competition Council (CC) has initiated procedural actions in the funeral services…

Esso’s Dividends and ExxonMobil Sale at Risk After Italy’s Cartel Fine

On September 26, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) imposed fines on the…

Poland Brings Charges in Alleged Soft Fruit Purchasing Cartel

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has…

The Compounding Effect of a Cartel: More than “Just” Higher Prices

When firms collude on price, they’re not just overcharging customers. They’re also…

Italy’s Authority Imposes €936 Million Fine on Major Oil Companies for Price-Fixing Cartel

The Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato –…

Latvia Fines Builders for Public Contract Cartel

The Latvian Competition Council (CC) has uncovered a cartel involving five construction…

Australia Sues Aldi Vegetable Suppliers Over Alleged Cartel

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched civil proceedings in…

Cartel Probes Threaten IFF’s Recovery Plan

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is not in the best shape and…

Malaysia Fines Three Contractors for Bid Rigging

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has imposed a total financial penalty of…