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Press releases 2017

Finnish Consumer Ombudsman’s Newsletter 6/2017 covers financial services
29.12.2017
Teosto changes pricing model for audiovisual contents – FCCA no longer needs to continue investigation
22.12.2017
FCCA approves the Tampere Central Deck and Arena joint venture of SRV, LocalTapiola and OP Financial Group
21.12.2017
Pizza-online has changed its terms of contract – the FCCA has no need to continue investigating the case
21.12.2017
FCCA report: Consumers and hotels benefit from hotel booking sites – Responsibilities unclear in problem situations
19.12.2017
FCCA approves the acquisition between SOK and Stockmann Delicatessen subject to conditions
15.12.2017
Instructions for consumers when contacted by collection agency Alektum to collect Westerfield and MMBG’s receivables
14.12.2017
The Market Court imposed penalty payments on several coach companies, the Finnish Bus and Coach Association and Matkahuolto
14.12.2017
Deadline for the consideration of YIT and Lemminkäinen acquisition has been extended to 26 January 2018
13.12.2017
Supreme Administrative Court refers the case concerning a price promise made by XXL to the Market Court
12.12.2017
FCCA approved Valio’s application for an amendment to the terms concerning the sales obligation of raw milk
11.12.2017
The FCCA is requesting that the deadline for proceedings in the YIT and Lemminkäinen acquisition be extended to 26 January 2018
11.12.2017
The Consumer Ombudsman demands injunctions on four companies for misleading comparison prices
7.12.2017
The FCCA approves Scandic’s acquisition of Restel, with conditions
5.12.2017
Consumer authorities have received numerous contacts regarding telesales of the Kouluturvaa magazine
23.11.2017
Consumer Ombudsman's Newsletter 5/2017 covers the recognisability of advertising
22.11.2017
The processing time for the acquisition between Scandic and Restel has been extended until 5 December 2017
22.11.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Norra by Finnair
9.11.2017
FCCA concludes investigation into the KTK transport service system
7.11.2017
The Consumer Ombudsman has issued an injunction against Suomen Apteekki due to misleading telemarketing
6.11.2017
The Consumer Ombudsman and YouTube networks prevent covert advertising
1.11.2017
Competitive neutrality regulations were not applied to the operations of the Finnish Border Guard’s helicopter-assisted emergency care
1.11.2017
The FCCA concludes the investigation of Yara’s commercial practices
27.10.2017
The FCCA has published a brochure on the inspection of business premises of un-dertakings
27.10.2017
FCCA concludes investigation into VR’s connecting transport with regard to the request for action by Easmar Logistics
25.10.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of StaffPoint Holding by Sponsor Fund IV
25.10.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Mi-Hoiva by Attendo
20.10.2017
The Consumer Ombudsman issued an injunction against four furniture stores due to misleading advertising
13.10.2017
The Market Court imposed injunctions on the payday loan company 4finance
13.10.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Varamiespalvelu by Sentica
11.10.2017
FCCA investigating social welfare and healthcare markets
1.10.2017
FCCA to further investigate competition effects of merger of YIT and Lemminkäinen
28.9.2017
Consumer Ombudsman takes Finnair to Market Court for breach of air passengers’ rights
27.9.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Affecto by CGI
26.9.2017
FCCA to further investigate competition effects of acquisition between SOK and Stockmann Delicatessen
18.9.2017
Consumer Ombudsman’s Newsletter 4/2017
18.9.2017
FCCA tells Kunnan Taitoa Oy to abide by direct procurement requirements
12.9.2017
Finland signs cooperation agreement with other Nordic competition authorities
8.9.2017
FCCA concludes investigation into the operations of Digita Oy
5.9.2017
Travel agency Tampereen Sukelluskeskus Oy files for bankruptcy – instructions to consumers
30.8.2017
FCCA to further investigate competition effects of acquisition between Scandic and Restel
24.8.2017
FCCA to initiate further proceedings regarding the merger of Attendo and Mi-Hoiva
21.7.2017
Consumer Ombudsman’s Newsletter 3/2017 focuses on digitalisation and operator related topics
12.7.2017
Price lists given on driving schools’ websites inadequate
6.7.2017
Consumer complaints regarding distance selling and contracts became more commonplace
5.7.2017
FCCA approved the acquisition of Avecra by VR
4.7.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Konevuori by TerraWise
29.6.2017
The Consumer Ombudsman issued an injunction against seven sports shops due to misleading advertising
28.6.2017
FCCA approves the joint venture of Kesko and Oriola in the health, beauty and wellbeing segment
26.6.2017
FCCA decision increases competition on the payment market
19.6.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Eepee Agri by Hankkija
19.6.2017
FCCA review: Platforms pose similar competition and consumer problems as traditional operating environments
15.6.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Hafslund by Fortum
9.6.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Nebula by Telia
8.6.2017
The Market Court prohibits illegal price increase by Finkraft Oy in ongoing electricity contracts
8.6.2017
The FCCA’s year 2016: Competition and consumer issues increasingly involved digitalisation
2.6.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of K-maatalous by Lantmännen
26.5.2017
Consumer Ombudsman’s Newsletter 2/2017 covers recent stetements and enforcement cases
11.5.2017
FCCA concludes investigation in the harmonisation of the time-based measurement of electricity transmission
10.5.2017
Nordic Consumer Ombudsmen highlight the importance of consumer protection in digital world
9.5.2017
The FCCA publish guidelines on market-based pricing
8.5.2017
Supervisory campaign: deficiencies revealed in car credit advertising
8.5.2017
FCCA approves deal between Posti and SOLEMO
26.4.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Quattro Mikenti Group by Adelis
25.4.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Incar Invest by A-Katsastus
25.4.2017
Consumer Ombudsman’s new guidelines for online payments.
24.4.2017
FCCA giving its first decision about the supervision of public procurement
21.4.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Konekesko by Yamaha
20.4.2017
Conclusion of sale of 60 stores as a condition of the merger between Kesko and Lähikauppa
20.4.2017
Consumer Ombudsman issues new guidelines to developers concerning collateral to protect home buyers
13.4.2017
EU consumer authorities found misleading marketing on travel booking websites
10.4.2017
The Consumer Ombudsman, the Consumers' Union of Finland and the Data Protection Ombudsman demand that telesales be subject to licence
7.4.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Santa Monica Networks by Elisa
5.4.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of LSG Sky Chefs Finland by Finnair
3.4.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Sito by Wise Group Holding
24.3.2017
FCCA report: Scams against SMEs also affect the functioning of competition
23.3.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Diacor by Terveystalo
23.3.2017
Consumer Ombudsman took payday loan provider IPF Digital Finland to Market Court
22.3.2017
FCCA to look into the property management market
22.3.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Auto-Bon Oy and Maan Auto by Vehicle Trade Holding
21.3.2017
Regional State Administrative Agencies to place driving schools’ service price lists under special scrutiny this spring
16.3.2017
FCCA report: Inefficient regulation preventing sufficient availability of housing
15.3.2017
Consumer Ombudsman’s Newsletter 1/2017: Supervisory focus of 2017 and recent enforcement cases
9.3.2017
Consumer Ombudsman: Deceptive pricing in the furniture business
7.3.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Lämpöpuisto by St1
2.3.2017
Consumer complaints related to travel and vehicles increased last year
20.2.2017
The Consumer Ombudsman warns of a misleading car price assessment website
17.2.2017
New guidelines from the Consumer Ombudsman on offering consumer credit
17.2.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of PKC Electronics by Enics
17.2.2017
Baltic cruises considered package tours from now on
16.2.2017
Digitalisation transforms the teaching of consumer and data protection issues in schools
3.2.2017
FCCA approves acquisition of Enfo Zender by Trust
27.1.2017
FCCA approves the acquisition of MediVida by Esperi Care
23.1.2017
CA to initiate further proceedings regarding the acquisition between Yamaha and Konekesko
20.1.2017
Marketing prohibition on Indoor Group for continuous marketing of discount sale of furniture.
18.1.2017
Joint municipal authorities’ actions may have negative effects on markets
4.1.2017
New legal provisions improving consumers’ position came into force at the beginning of the year
2.1.2017