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Press releases 2016

Helsinki District Court: Top10 is responsible for refunding the price of trips to consumers
24.5.2019
Consumer Ombudsman’s Newsletter 6/2016 tackles credits and financial services
12.1.2017
FCCA tasked with supervision of legality of public procurement
30.12.2016
The Supreme Administrative Court imposes a penalty payment on Valio for milk pricing
29.12.2016
The FCCA investigates how Terveystalo’s acquisition of Diacor affects competition
29.12.2016
FCCA updates guidelines on immunity from and reduction of fines in cartel cases
27.12.2016
The Complaint templates service helps consumers to draw up complaints to companies
22.12.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Forenom by CapMan
19.12.2016
International Anti-Corruption Day 2016: Corruption frequently remains hidden
9.12.2016
Consumer Ombudsman receives leave to appeal the XXL decision of the Market Court
8.12.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of ISS by Intera Partners
2.12.2016
EU Court of Justice forbids dividing price into components
1.12.2016
The Consumer Ombudsman took the payday loan company 4finance to Market Court
29.11.2016
FCCA´s decision narrows banks´ possibilities to increase charges and fees for consumer credit
28.11.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Autocarrera by Kesko
25.11.2016
Children cannot always distinguish online advertising from other content
22.11.2016
Consumer Ombudsman’s Newsletter 5/16 focuses on essential services
16.11.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Sisco by Sentica Partners
14.11.2016
FCCA approves acquisition between Powerflute and Harvestia
14.11.2016
Customers without access to e-services to be taken into account when developing customer service
10.11.2016
FCCA to ascertain impacts of scams directed at small and medium-sized companies
2.11.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Plant Topco by Ratos
1.11.2016
KKV approves acquisition of Turun Tietokeskus by Vaaka Partners
31.10.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Visma by HgCapital
20.10.2016
Deficiencies in online stores selling clothing and footwear
18.10.2016
Nordic Consumer Ombudsmen issue a statement on consumer privacy
14.10.2016
FCCA concludes investigation into SOK Corporation loyalty scheme
11.10.2016
The Consumer Ombudman's guidelines for offering consumer credit and payment of online shopping available for comment on the FCCA website
7.10.2016
FCCA removes Tuko-related conditions from Kesko Food and Suomen Lähikauppa merger decision
5.10.2016
New video from FCCA: Functioning markets are in all our interests
5.10.2016
Stronger consumer rights in electricity telesales
3.10.2016
The Consumer Ombudsman's study on the credit market: The interest rate ceiling must be extended without delay to apply to all consumer credit
23.9.2016
Broadcasting technology upgrade places major responsibility on electronics retailers
19.9.2016
KKV approves acquisition of Lehtipiste by Tradeka
19.9.2016
Consumer Ombudsman takes Finkraft Oy to Market Court for increase in electricity contract prices
14.9.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Kaivon Liha by Atria
13.9.2016
Consumer Ombudsman’s Newsletter 4/16 deals with distance selling
12.9.2016
From Finnish consumer´s perspective telecommunications market still limping
5.9.2016
FCCA approves Otava's acquisition of Kirjavälitys subject to certain conditions
24.8.2016
The Supreme Court rejected the Consumer Ombudsman's claim for paper billing free of charge
16.8.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of VXI Lux Holdco, VXI Global Solutions and Venus Acquisition by Carlyle Group
10.8.2016
Consumer Ombudsman's Newsletter 3/2016 (Communication Services & Digitalisation)
22.7.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Sihti Osuma by Adecco Finland
20.7.2016
Bankruptcy of Anttila: Information on consumer rights
20.7.2016
Cancellation of a package tour in exceptional circumstances
18.7.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Wise Group Finland by Intera Partners
18.7.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Ekokem by Fortum
15.7.2016
Increased consumer complaints on travel and electricity
7.7.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Mainio Vire by Mehiläinen
7.7.2016
The Market Court imposed a penalty payment of EUR 100,000 on Masku due to its continuous discount sale marketing
27.6.2016
FCCA proposed as supervisor of the legality of public procurements from 2017
23.6.2016
FCCA terminates investigation of the Finnish Association of Funeral Services
22.6.2016
FCCA terminates proceedings concerning the Anvia and Finda corporate transaction
21.6.2016
Consumer Ombudsman: Operators carry a clear responsibility for purchases invoiced via subscription bills
21.6.2016
FCCA approves a corporate transaction between Maintpartner Oy and Fortum Power and Heat Oy
20.6.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Veine by Posti
17.6.2016
FCCA approves the acquisition of Realia Holding by Altor Fund
17.6.2016
The FCCA completed its investigation into the sharing of Kesko Food's and SOK's sales data on the daily consumer goods trade
15.6.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Esperi Care Group by ICG
8.6.2016
FCCA report: Competition improves the quality of social welfare and health care services
8.6.2016
FCCA approves joint venture YIT Rakennus Oy and Keskinäinen Eläkevakuutusyhtiö Etera
31.5.2016
FCCA has inspected bus and coach operators in Southwest Finland
25.5.2016
FCCA to initiate further proceedings regarding the merger of Otavamedia and Kirjavälitys
24.5.2016
FCCA accepts acquisition of Arjessa Oy by Humana AB
19.5.2016
Negotiated solution between Aurora Kaasunjakelu Oy and the Consumer Ombudsman on increase in gas transmission prices
18.5.2016
FCCA approves business transaction of Fortum and Teollisuuden Voima Oyj
13.5.2016
Consumer Ombudsman's Newsletter 2/2016: Towards reasonable credit costs
13.5.2016
Nordic consumer ombudsmen comment on covert online marketing
12.5.2016
Delivery companies terminate cooperation in distribution of unaddressed admail and leaflets
11.5.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Värmelux by Inwido Finland
11.5.2016
FCCA report: Room for competition in transport sector insurance
4.5.2016
FCCA approved the business transaction between Boliden and Kevitsa Mining
28.4.2016
FCCA approved a business transaction between Holding AB Vagnfixarna and Autoklinikka-yhtiöt
27.4.2016
FCCA approves acquisition between Kesko and Onninen
20.4.2016
FCCA completes investigation of Finnish Energy
15.4.2016
FCCA to approve a merger between Kesko Food and Suomen Lähikauppa, subject to conditions
11.4.2016
FCCA to further investigate competition effects of acquisition between Finda and Anvia
5.4.2016
FCCA approves acquisition between OP Life Assurance Company Ltd and Suomi Mutual Life Insurance Company
1.4.2016
Market Court rejects FCCA's penalty proposal concerning power line matter
30.3.2016
FCCA approved the business transaction between EQT Mid Market and Touhula Varhaiskasvatus
23.3.2016
Wisely on the Web – Home Economics teachers as consumer educators
17.3.2016
FCCA approves merger between Sector Alarm and G4S Security Service
9.3.2016
FCCA approves merger between Suur-Savon Sähkö, Kymenlaakson Sähkö and Lappeenrannan Energia
3.3.2016
Consumer Ombudsman tells sports shops to give up recommended retail prices and recommended prices
2.3.2016
Market Court imposes fines on the Finnish Bakery Federation for forbidden price recommendations
29.2.2016
FCCA report: Patients need comparable information about their freedom of choice
29.2.2016
Consumer Ombudsman's Newsletter 1/2016
29.2.2016
FCCA investigates driving school market
25.2.2016
Competition authorities: Waste management faces development challenges
23.2.2016
Increase in gas transmission charge investigated
22.2.2016
Caruna´s customers have option of challenging reasonableness of electricity transmission charges
19.2.2016
Caruna and the Consumer Ombudsman reach a negotiated solution – Caruna will phase in price increases over a longer period of time
19.2.2016
FCCA approves acquisition of Nesco Invest by Sentica Partners
18.2.2016
New teaching materials on commercial communications phenomena
12.2.2016
Supervisory campaign reveals deficiencies in advertised car prices and car credit
10.2.2016
FCCA: Prevention of consumer scams requires co-operation between consumers, authorities and companies
9.2.2016
Consumer Ombudsman to engage Caruna in negotiations concerning increases to electricity transmission prices
3.2.2016
Consumer Ombudsman flooded with questions on the price rise for electricity transmission
1.2.2016
Consumer Ombudsman petitions for leave to appeal the XXL decision of the Market Court
26.1.2016
FCCA proposes EUR 38 million penalty for a cartel involving 7 coach companies, the Finnish Bus and Coach Association and Matkahuolto
25.1.2016
FCCA to initiate further proceedings regarding the merger of Kesko Food and Suomen Lähikauppa
11.1.2016
Consumer Ombudsman applies to Market Court for injunction on three companies
8.1.2016
Businesses must inform consumers of dispute resolution body on their websites and in their standard terms and conditions as of 9 January 2016
4.1.2016