Australia’s antitrust regulator has called for more powers to combat growing competition concerns, particularly from Google, in the advertising technology sector, stating that Australia’s existing competition laws alone cannot address the mounting issues. In a report published on Tuesday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said an inquiry into advertising technology, also referred to as “ad tech”…
Australia’s Antitrust Regulator Calls for More Powers to Combat Google’s Rein Over Ad Tech
September 28, 2021
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Google, India Antitrust Watchdog Tussle in Court Over Probe Leak
September 25, 2021
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NEW DELHI—Google accused India’s antitrust regulator in court on Friday of being a “habitual offender” by leaking confidential information of cases it was examining, an accusation the watchdog rejected. The Times of India and Reuters reported on Saturday that an investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had found that Alphabet Inc.’s Google abused…
French Fiscal Watchdog Sees Smaller Deficit Than Expected by Government
PARIS—France’s public sector budget deficit is likely to come in smaller than expected this year and any extra tax income should go towards reducing the public debt, the budget oversight panel said on Wednesday. The government is forecasting a budget deficit this year of 8.4 percent of gross domestic product, falling to 4.8 percent next…
Regulators Not up to Speed on Banks’ Digital Marketplaces, EU Watchdog Says
September 21, 2021
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LONDON—Regulators have little understanding of risks from banks creating digital marketplaces with tech companies and a framework is needed to spot potential contagion if things go wrong, the European Union’s banking watchdog said on Tuesday. The European Banking Authority’s warning is the latest sign that financial regulators are starting to pay more attention to Big…
EXCLUSIVE: Ilhan Omar Possibly Committed a Felony by Concealing Her Finances in Required Disclosure Form, Watchdog Group Alleges
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar possibly committed a felony by failing to report income she may have received from her 2020 book deal in her required financial disclosure forms, a watchdog group alleged in a complaint filed Tuesday. Members of the House are required to disclose sources of income above $200 in their financial disclosures, but…
Travel PCR Tests ‘A Rip-Off’: Former Head of UK Competition Watchdog
COVID tests for travel are “a predictable COVID rip-off,” according to Lord Tyrie, the former head of the UK Competition and Markets Authority. Currently, all travellers must take at least one PCR test after arriving in England, which they must pay for themselves from an approved provider, in addition to a test prior to departure from…
Watchdog Looking at What ‘Immediate Actions’ Can Be Taken on Costly Travel Tests
The competition watchdog is looking at whether there are any “immediate actions” the government can take amid concerns about the high cost of PCR tests required for travel abroad. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had previously confirmed it will look into issues around testing, following a request from Health Secretary Sajid Javid, but said…
Watchdog: Nursing Home Deaths up 32 Percent in 2020 Amid Pandemic
WASHINGTON—Deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32 percent last year, with two devastating spikes eight months apart, a government watchdog reported Tuesday in the most comprehensive look yet at the ravages of COVID-19 among its most vulnerable victims. The report from the inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services…
Watchdog Says Capitol Police Need ‘Culture Change’ for Better Threat Response
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) internal watchdog will testify before lawmakers Thursday about the shortcomings of the law enforcement response to the Jan. 6 Capital breach, with a prepared statement indicating he will broadly recommend a “culture change” of moving USCP away from a police department towards a “protective agency” better poised to prevent and…
Police in England Need to Get Tougher with Disruptive Protests: Watchdog
Police in England and Wales need to be more robust in how they tackle protests that cause excessive disruption, according to a report by the official watchdog that also warned officers over “taking the knee.” The study, published today by the Inspectorate of Constabulary, was commissioned by the Home Office in the wake of last year’s…
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