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Consumer protection authority fines 2 firms

Greece's independent consumer protection authority said Wednesday it has fined the FAGE Hellas dairy giant €1.76 million for alleged price gouging.

Consumer Protection Roundup

In this article, we'll delve into recent news on financial consumer protection, but before doing so, we'll provide an update on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)....B...

Consumer protection office opens at Sohar Port to boost regulatory oversight

MUSCAT : His Excellency Sulayem Ali Al Hakmani, Chairman of the CPA, inaugurated the Consumer Protection Office at Sohar Port on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, marking a significant ste...

UK Businesses, Take Note: The UK Consumer Law Regulator Exercises New Consumer Enforcement Powers for the First Time

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken two steps under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act), marking an escalation in UK consumer en...

CCPC consumer helpline report 2025: online purchases, home improvement issues and cars

Faulty goods and services topped the list of concerns for Irish consumers for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (CCPC) 2...

FCA CP26/15: Reviewing the financial promotions rules for consumer credit

On 29 April 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper 26/15: Reviewing the financial promotions rules for consumer credit (CP26/15). Background Befor...

Hidden fees, real consequences: CMA issues its first infringement decision under the UK’s new consumer protection regime

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued its first ever financial penalty under its new direct consumer enforcement powers. The decision signals the start of a n...

80 inspections identify potential consumer law breaches

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has said it has identified a number of potential breaches of consumer law during 80 unannounced inspections of businesses in six...

CPA refunds reach more than A7 million in 2025

MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) returned more than RO 7 million to consumers in 2025, underlining stronger enforcement, faster complaint resolution and expanded dig...

FCA probes consumer claims industry

Review to assess conflicts of interest

CPA records 6,014 violations across Oman in 2025

Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) reviewed its 2025 achievements and outlined its 2026 plans during a media briefing in Muscat, during which it highlighted initiative...

Court affirms FCCPC’s authority to investigate bank customers’ complaints

In its ruling, presiding Justice James Omotosho affirmed the commission’s statutory authority to investigate consumer complaints involving banks and other financial institutions. T...

Consumer Affairs Ministry to investigate cancellation policies of online ticket platforms

Ministry and consumer protection agency to investigate whether cancellation charges imposed by online platforms is excessive

AA and BSM Driving Schools: CMA Flexes New Consumer Protection Powers

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded that two nationwide driving school providers, AA and BSM, advertised driving lesson prices not reflective of the true cost....

FCA review of financial promotion approvers finds some firms need to raise standards

On 27 May 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its findings following a review which assessed ten authorised firms that approve financial promotions for businesses...

Consumer Protection Law: Why a Knowledgeable Attorney Is Your Best Defense Against Corporate Misconduct

As a consumer, you interact with businesses every day—making purchases, signing contracts, taking on debt, and relying on products and services that are represented as safe and eff...

California BCSA Attorney on What Companies Need to Know About the New Business + Regulatory Agency

As federal consumer protection decreases, California Governor Newsom announced that it is appointing former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra to lead Calif...

Oman’s CPA recovers RO 10,000 for North Al Batinah vehicle buyer

MUSCAT : The Directorate General of Consumer Protection in North Al Batinah, represented by the Department of Consumer Services and Market Surveillance, reached an amicable settlem...

Oman shuts down travel agency over refund complaints, CPA orders closure

MUSCAT – The Authority’s department in South Al Batinah Governorate said the decision was taken in coordination with the Public Prosecution after the establishment was found to hav...

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UK FCA consults on changes to the financial promotion rules for consumer credit

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published consultation paper CP26/15, setting out proposals to review and simplify the financial promotions rules in the Consumer Credi...

FCA launches review of claims management practices

On 6 May 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a statement launching a review of the claims management market, following concerns that consumers are being failed by so...

Rohit Chopra Named Head of New California Consumer Protection Agency

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has named former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra as the Secretary of the state's new Business a...

FCA publishes observations in relation to Consumer Duty Board Reports

On 16 April 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published observations in relation to the first two years of consumer duty board reports. Background The FCA explained that,...