Showing 24 out of 67 results
The ACCC pilots its first ‘effect test’ in misuse of market power proceedings
On 6 December 2019, the ACCC launched its first enforcement proceedings under the new ‘effects test’ prohibition on misuse of market power. The …
The ACCC continues its push on personal information
The recommendations in the ACCC’s final report on loyalty schemes have implications for all businesses that collect and use personal informationThe …
Cryptoassets are now regarded as property - reaction from Herbert Smith Freehills
Earlier today the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce published a legal statement in which it said that cryptoassets "have all the indicia of property".Responding …
2019 Global Bank Review
The 2019 edition of our Global Bank Review: The Data Game, explores the rapid growth of data as one of the most significant developments in the banking …
ACCC’s inquiry into the supply of retail FX services – Final Report
On 2 September 2019, the ACCC released the final report of the ACCC’s inquiry into the supply of foreign currency conversion services (FX services) in …
2019 Chambers Global Practice Guide on Cartels
Herbert Smith Freehills partners Liza Carver and Andrew Eastwood, along with Annalisa Heger and Christine Wong, have authored the Law and Practice …
Renewed regulatory attention on competition in financial services and syndicated lending
Competition and anti-competitive behaviour in financial services is a continuing focus of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and …
EU Commission publishes EURIBOR decision fining three banks €485 million
On 9 April 2019, the European Commission published the full text of its decision to fine Crédit Agricole, HSBC and JPMorgan Chase for participating in a …
Accessing a deregistered policyholder’s cover, and the need to consider exclusions carefully in context
A recent case1 in the financial services sector illustrates that: A counterparty being deregistered is not the endpoint for insurance claims. …
Financial Services and the WTO in the context of Brexit
The EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee of the House of Lords held a public meeting on financial services and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 13 …
ACCC Residential Mortgage Price Inquiry Final Report
On 11 December 2018, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released its final report into the Residential Mortgage Price Inquiry.1The …
ACCC inquiry into foreign currency conversion services
In an announcement demonstrating a continued regulatory focus on the financial services industry, the Treasurer has issued a notice to the Australian …
Showing 24 out of 67 results
View more