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Birleşme / Devralmalarda Erken Davranmayın: Fintek Sektöründen Bir Cezanın Anatomisi
IE ICR Economic Research More We are competition economists with 20+ years experience in Turkish Competition Policy. We offer our expertise in economic theory, quantitative techniques, and the usage of competition economics, especially in Turkish jurisdiction, to complement legal teams' competition law cases. We have sat at both sides of the table: We have an authority background and remarkable consultancy experience.
The Turkish Competition Authority Investigates Visa And Mastercard For Alleged Exclusionary Practices
The Turkish Competition Authority ("TCA") has launched a comprehensive investigation into Visa and Mastercard, focusing on alleged exclusionary practices in Turkey's card scheme and digital wallet services markets. This case influences not only competition policy but also the development of the developing fintech ecosystem in Turkey. Visa and Mastercard, as global leaders in payment technology, play a central role in enabling electronic payments and financial transactions.
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The Turkish Competition Authority investigates Visa and Mastercard for exclusionary practices in the card scheme and digital wallet services markets The Turkish Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu, “TCA”) has launched an investigation into Visa and Mastercard to determine whether the (…)
The Turkish Competition Authority investigates 2 global payment technology companies for exclusionary practices in the card scheme and digital wallet services markets (Visa / Mastercard)
The Turkish Competition Authority investigates Visa and Mastercard for exclusionary practices in the card scheme and digital wallet services markets The Turkish Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu, “TCA”) has launched an investigation into Visa and Mastercard to determine whether the companies have engaged in exclusionary practices that restrict competition in Turkey’s card scheme services and digital wallet services markets. The Investigation Visa and Mastercard are two leading global pa...
Sellers Need To Take Initiative For Competition Clearance: Lessons From The DFDS/Ekol Logistics Abondenned Acquisition
Approximately two and a half years ago, DFDS made a bid of 260 million euros to acquire Ekol Logistics' international operations. However, just 24 hours before closing on October 31, DFDS sought to revise the offer, requesting a price reduction. Ekol Logistics declined, and the acquisition was officially called off on November 1.
Leveraging RPM Investigations As A Policy Tool Against Online Marketplace Bans: An Analysis Of Turkish Policy
The rapid expansion of online marketplaces has dramatically altered the consumer products landscape, impacting sectors from sports apparel and consumer electronics to kitchen appliances and cosmetics. Suppliers, traditionally reliant on authorised dealer networks for product visibility in physical retail settings, face challenges from online competition threatening the profitability of these channels.
Antitrust/Competition Law
Biden döneminde büyük teknoloji şirketlerinin üzerine, rekabet politikası (antitröst) araçlarıyla gidilmeye başlanmıştı. Kasım ayındaki seçimler için yarışan başkan adayları bu politikayı devam ettirecek mi? Eldeki bulguların üzerinden geçince vardığım sonuç: Hayır, 4 yıllık parantez kapandı. Yeni başkanın bu şirketlere uluslararası rekabette ihtiyacı olacak.
Önemli Pazar Gücüne Sahip Teşebbüs - ÖPG (Gatekeeper) Nedir?
Rekabet Kanunu'nda değişiklik yapacak yasa tasarısı, Avrupa Birliği'nin Dijital Piyasalar Yasası'nı (DMA) örnek alıyor. Dijital Rekabet Sözlüğü, bu yeni düzenlemenin ana kavramlarını tanımlıyor.
Dijital Satranç Tahtası: DMA Yürürlüğe Girdikten Sonra Neler Oldu?
DMA'e göre bir teşebbüsün eşik bekçisi olarak belirlenmesi için hangi koşulları karşılaması gerekiyor? Sayısal eşikleri aşıp yine de eşik bekçisi olmamak mümkün mü? AB Komisyonu, Avrupalı bir şirketi eşik bekçisi olarak ilan eder mi? Dijital devler ile AB Komisyonu arasındaki satrançta son gelişmeler. Dijital çağ, bilgi akışını ve tüketim alışkanlıklarını kökten değiştirdi. Bu dönüşümle birlikte, büyük teknoloji şirketleri pazar üzerinde olağanüstü bir etki kazandı.
Dijital Piyasalar Yasası'nın (DMA) Başarı Şansı Ne?
DMA ile öngörülen düzenleme çerçevesinin başarısız olması, Avrupa'nın teknoloji yarışından iyiden iyiye düşmesi anlamına gelir. Peki DMA'in başarılı olup olamayacağı nelere bağlı? Avrupa Birliği'nin dijital piyasaları, yani Google, Amazon, Meta, ByteDance gibi dijital devlerin hareketlerini düzenlediği Digital Markets Act (DMA) hakkında yazmaya devam... DMA'e giriş niteliğindeki yazımızda belirttiğimiz gibi, "Bize ne Avrupa'daki dijital piyasalar yasasından?" deyip arkamızı dönmek mümkün değil.
Dijital Piyasalar Yasası (DMA) Hakkında Merak Edip De Sormaya Çekindiğiniz Her Şey - Antitrust, EU Competition - Turkey
Eşik bekçileri nasıl belirleniyor? Yükümlülükleri neler? Eşikleri aşıp yine de eşik bekçisi olmamak mümkün mü? Uymamanın yaptırımı ne? Neden böyle bir düzenlemeye gerek duyuldu? Son birkaç teknolojik devrimin öncülüğünü ABD'ye kaptıran Avrupa, İkici Dünya Savaşı'ndan sonra kendi bekasını teslim ettiği bu ülkenin şirketlerine karşı aynı yakınlığı hiçbir zaman göstermedi.
Online Pazaryerleri, Seçici Dağıtım Ve Rekabet Politikası: AB'nin Dijital Dönüşümle Sınavı - Antitrust, EU Competition - Turkey
Bu ara seçici dağıtım sistemleri ve online pazaryerlerine satış yasakları üzerine çalışıyorum. Böyle yazınca konunun önemi pek anlaşılmıyor. O zaman şöyle yazayım: Bundan 3-4 yıl öncesine kadar; aradığım bazı “markalı”, “ithal”, “prestijli” ürünleri Amazon, Trendyol gibi online pazaryerlerinde bulamıyordum. Bu ürünler spor ayakkabıdan tutun da teflon tavaya, mutfak robotundan yaşlandırmaya karşı yüz kremine, lüks parfüme kadar çeşitlenebiliyordu. Ortak özellikleri, lüks olarak algılanmaları.
Birleşme / Devralmalar Için Rekabet Kurumu'na Verilen Taahhütlere Uymamanın Yaptırımı Ve Denetleyici Uzman Standardı (Essilor/Luxxotica) - Antitrust, EU Competition - Turkey
Rekabet Kurumu'nun ("RK") gerek rekabet ihlali incelemeleri gerekse de birleşme/devralmaların kontrolüneyönelik aktivitesi her geçen yıl artıyor. Belirli bir eşiğin üzerindeki birleşme/devralmaların gerçekleşebilmesi için RK'nın iznine ihtiyaç var ve bu izni almak için işlem taraflarının eski dönemlere göre daha çok tavizde bulunması gerekiyor.
Rekabet Hukukunda İktisadi Analiz: Ankara Çimento Soruşturması - Antitrust, EU Competition - Turkey
Geçtiğimiz ay, Rekabet Kurulu'nun "Ankara Çimento Soruşturması" ile ilgili gerekçeli kararı yayımlandı. Yapılan incelemelerde Şubat 2021'de başlatılmıştı ve As Çimento, Baştaş, Çimsa, Göltaş, Konya Çimento, Küpeliler, Limak, Oyak Çimento ve Votorantim gibi çimento üreticisi teşebbüslere, Ankara ili ve etrafında müşteri paylaşımı yaptıkları ve çimento fiyatlarını yükseltecek bir uyumlu eylem içinde olup olmadıkları soruşturulmuştu.
Resale Price Maintenance: Turkish Competition Authority's Evolving Approach And Possible Consequences - Antitrust, EU Competition - Turkey
The treatment of resale price maintenance (RPM) cases by competition authorities is becoming stricter. The Turkish Competition Authority considers RPM to be an infringement by object and thus does not analyse its effect. The recent Super Bock decision by the CJEU may potentially bring about a change in this approach. Resale price maintenance ("RPM") is a supplier behaviour that is considered as a "serious infringement" under Competition Law.
Super Bock ve Ford kararları Rekabet Kurumu'nun Yeniden Satış Fiyatının Tespiti politikasını nasıl etkiler? - Antitrust, EU Competition - European Union
Avrupa Birliği Adalet Divanı ("ABAD") Super Bock (2023)kararında, yeniden satış fiyatının tespiti ("YSFT") olarak adlandırılan ihlal tipinin, Avrupa Birliği rekabet otoriteleri ve mahkemeleri tarafından nasıl ele alınmasına ilişkin bazı ilkelerin altını çizdi.
YSFT: Rekabet Kurumu'nun Evrilen Yaklaşımı ve Olası Sonuçları - Antitrust, EU Competition - Turkey
Yeniden satış fiyatının tespiti ("YSFT"), Rekabet Hukukunda "ağır ihlal" olarak değerlendirilen bir teşebbüs davranışıdır. Bir mal veya hizmetin sağlayıcısı konumundaki bir teşebbüsün, yeniden satıcılarının satış yapacağı fiyata müdahale etmesi olarak özetlenebilir.
November 2024 - IV
Highlights 27 Nov 2024 The EU General Court upholds the Commission’s decision to fine a major bank €31M for participating in a cartel (HSBC) Competition in the field of Euro Interest Rate Derivatives: the General Court confirms the Commission’s amended decision against HSBC* The revised fine of €31 739 000 is upheld The origin of this case is the Commission’s decision of 7 December 2016 (‘the 2016 Decision’).
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ICR Economic Research We are competition economists with 20+ years experience in Turkish Competition Policy. We offer our expertise in economic theory, quantitative techniques, and the usage of competition economics, especially in Turkish jurisdiction, to complement legal teams' competition law cases. We have sat at both sides of the table: We have an authority background and remarkable consultancy experience.
A Roadmap For Companies Under Competition Investigation In Turkey
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. 1. Introduction The amendments to the Law on Protection of Competition No. 4054 ("Competition Law") dated 24 June 2020, introduced new mechanisms into the Turkish Competition Regime.
Healthcare Series: 05 Product Market Definition In The Pharmaceutical Industry
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. 1. Introduction Competition analyses always begin with the definition of a relevant product market regardless of whether the analyses are based on the prohibition of abuse of dominance1, prohibition of restrictive agreements2 , or mergers and acquisitions control3.
The Turkish Competition Board Launches Investigation Into 32 Companies Across Turkey
Turkey: The Turkish Competition Board Launches Investigation Into 32 Companies Across Turkey 26 April 2021 by Ali Ilicak and Yagmur Kaya CETINKAYA Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
The Turkish Competition Board Imposes Multiple Fines On Unilever Turkey
Turkey: The Turkish Competition Board Imposes Multiple Fines On Unilever Turkey 25 March 2021 by Ali Ilicak and Yagmur Kaya CETINKAYA Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Turkish Competition Board ("the Board") announced its final decision in relation to its investigation against Unilever San. ve Tic. Turk A.S. ("Unilever Turkey") numbered 21-15/190-80, on 22 March 2021.
The Turkish Competition Authority Publishes Communique Introducing A New Commitment Mechanism
Turkey: The Turkish Competition Authority Publishes Communique Introducing A New Commitment Mechanism 23 March 2021 by Ali Ilicak and Yagmur Kaya CETINKAYA Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
The Turkish Competition Authority Publishes De Minimis Principle Communique
Turkey: The Turkish Competition Authority Publishes De Minimis Principle Communique 18 March 2021 by Ali Ilicak and Yagmur Kaya CETINKAYA Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Enforcement Of Competition Law In The Online Advertising Industry
Turkey: Enforcement Of Competition Law In The Online Advertising Industry 09 March 2021 by Ali Ilicak and Yagmur Kaya CETINKAYA Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Competition Litigation Laws And Regulations 2021
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. 1. General 1.1. Please identify the scope of claims that may be brought in your jurisdiction for breach of competition law. The Competition Authority (“Authority”) is the authorised regulatory body for determining the breach of competition law and the Competition Board (“Board”) is its decision-making body which imposes sanctions accordingly. Initially, a breach of competition issues is held by the Board.
Turkish Competition Board Imposes Fines Against Roche And Novartis
Turkey: Turkish Competition Board Imposes Fines Against Roche And Novartis 26 January 2021 by Ali Ilicak and Yagmur Kaya CETINKAYA Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Turkish Competition Board (“the Board”) announced its final decision regarding the investigation into Novartis Saglık Gida ve Tarim Urunleri San. ve Tic. A.S. (“Novartis”) and Roche Mustahzarlari San. A.S. (“Roche”) on 22 January, 2021.
Turkish Competition Law: 4 Things You Must Check Before Notifying An M&A
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Introduction In 2018, 208 mergers and acquisition transactions ("M&A") were notified to the Turkish Competition Authority ("TCA") although 21 of them were not subject to notification for various reasons. Of these 208 notifications, 113 were part of global deals that were closed outside of Turkey.
What Is The Turkish Competition Authority's Approach To Competition Compliance Programs?
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Introduction Competition and antitrust authorities in different jurisdictions share a common desire for companies to comply with competition rules, and have similar expectations to ensure compliance, however they all follow different paths to encourage undertakings.
Turkish Competition Board Issues Draft Commitment Mechanism Communique
Turkey: Turkish Competition Board Issues Draft Commitment Mechanism Communique 09 December 2020 CETINKAYA To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The latest amendment to the Law on Protection of Competition No. 4054 has introduced a brand-new commitment mechanism designed to eradicate competition law violations arising from the abuse of dominance and restrictive agreements without the need to complete ongoing pre-investigation and investigation procedures.
Turkish Competition Law: 3 Major Mistakes To Avoid When Dealing With The Competition Authority
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Introduction Most undertakings agree that once they are put under the microscope of the Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”), they are at the point of no return. However, while an investigation may be unavoidable, uncooperative behaviour is.
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