Rules
Apple charged with breaching EU tech rules, faces another probe
European Union antitrust regulators charged on Monday (Jun 24) that Apple breached the bloc’s tech rules, a charge that could result in a hefty fine for the iPhone maker,...
Apple to delay launch of AI-powered features in Europe, blames EU tech rules
APPLE will delay launching three new artificial intelligence (AI) features because landmark European Union tech rules require it to ensure that rival products and services can function with its...
Facebook, WhatsApp, Carousell among platforms asked to comply with anti-scam rules
SEVERAL social media apps and e-commerce platforms will be required from next week to put in place measures to proactively disrupt scams and malicious cyber activities affecting their Singapore-based...
EU drafts plan to exempt long-haul flights from new emissions rules
The European Commission has drafted plans to initially exempt long-haul flights from rules on monitoring their non-CO2 emissions after international carriers lobbied for an opt-out, documents seen by Reuters...
Swiss regulator rules out UBS antitrust action over Credit Suisse deal
Switzerland’s financial regulator ruled on Wednesday (Jun 19) that the UBS takeover of Credit Suisse did not create any competition concerns, despite recommendations from the country’s antitrust watchdog that...
Australia cracks down on ESG investing industry with new rules
THE Australian government is planning to introduce environmental, social and governance (ESG) labelling requirements, as it seeks to fight greenwashing and steer more capital into credible sustainable activities.Authorities will...
HSBC Switzerland breached money laundering rules: Swiss watchdog
FINMA, the Swiss financial watchdog, said on Tuesday (Jun 18) that the local HSBC branch has breached its obligations in the prevention of money laundering in connection with two...
EU says to delay core element of Basel bank capital rules
THE European Union will peg back implementation of a core element in the final leg of global rules governing bank capital by one year to January 2026, citing a...
