Current laws do not require merger parties to notify the ACCC of planned mergers, or to wait for clearance before they complete the merger.
April 17, 2023The ads contained links to fake media articles containing quotes attributed to public figures endorsing cryptocurrency or money-making schemes.
March 24, 2022Australia's top prosecutor concluded that there were no longer reasonable prospects of convicting Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and four former executives.
February 14, 2022In its review, which focused on competition in the supply of credit cards, the ACCC found that the transaction "would not substantially lessen competition".
November 26, 2021Cards held in a third-party wallet such as a bank app can pay in-store only if they are routed through Apple Pay for a cost.
September 18, 2021The ACCC says 12 of 15 prominent remitters are either adhering to best practice for price disclosure or need to make only minor improvements.
August 13, 2021A court enforceable undertaking is proposed to address concerns that the merger could reduce investment and support for eftpos and decrease the availability of least-cost routing.
August 10, 2021NAB is in talks about a possible acquisition of Citigroup’s Australian retail banking business. The ACCC says it is paying close attention.
July 18, 2021The Treasury also said will introduce legislation by mid-year to establish the FRAA, a new body to oversee the performance of ASIC and APRA.
May 1, 2021The ACCC’s decision is based on an assessment that the NAB acquisition is “unlikely to substantially lessen competition” in the market.
April 1, 2021