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Microsoft's business software ecosystem: Proposed decision
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its proposed decision to designate Microsoft as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its business software ecosystem. About this consultation On 14 May 2026, the CMA launched an investigation into whether Microsoft should be designated as having SMS in respect of its business software ecosystem . The CMA has now published its proposed decision, which sets out the CMA's provisional assessment that...
Proposed NFC access conduct requirement for Apple’s mobile platform
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on a proposed near field communication (NFC) access conduct requirement for Apple’s mobile platform to enable developers to access NFC technology on iOS devices on fair, reasonable, transparent and non-discriminatory terms. The proposed NFC access conduct requirement is intended to enable developers to improve their existing offerings, or develop new innovative uses of NFC technology, ultimately improving consumer choice of...
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Consumer protection: what businesses need to know (Belfast event)
How does the consumer enforcement regime affect your business? Join the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and global law firm Eversheds Sutherland for practical insights on: compliance consumer trust what the regime means for businesses Following last year’s launch event, this session will examine how the consumer enforcement regime has worked in practice and the early lessons for businesses and consumers in Northern Ireland. ...