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26 November 20
New global trends research on regulating cashless societies
Cullen International’s new global trends research benchmarks fintech and digital payments regulation in 12 key economies across the globe.
25 November 20
AVMS Directive transposition Progress Report November 2020 - Sweden has transposed the directive, France moved forward with its implementing decree and Spain is consulting on a draft law
We track the progress in the transposition of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive across 14 European countries and the most interesting proposals under discussion.
19 November 20
COVID-19: latest developments on contact tracing apps in Europe
Cullen International’s updated research on contact tracing applications across 14 European countries looks into their design and architecture, and adoption rate, as well as the steps taken by national governments and the European Commission to ensure cross-border interoperability between the different national apps.
17 November 20
New postal benchmark on European NRA assessments of unreasonably high parcel tariffs
Cullen International’s new benchmark shows that levels of compliance with the requirements of article 6 of the EU Cross-border parcels regulation have been patchy.
06 November 20
New Americas benchmark on open banking regulation
Cullen International’s new research covers open banking rules and initiatives in selected countries in the Americas.
05 November 20
Spectrum fees in the Middle East and North Africa
Cullen International published a new benchmark on the spectrum fees paid by mobile operators in 13 Middle Eastern and North African countries (MENA), including Kuwait.
02 November 20
Covid-19: Measures to incentivise film shooting, support cinemas and mitigate drop in TV advertising revenues across Europe
Cullen International has updated its benchmark of measures taken by governments, NRAs, and film agencies in 13 member states to mitigate the economic impact of the restrictions on the cinema and audiovisual industry.
28 October 20
Use of social media in times of elections
Some countries around the world have already adapted key legislation and rules in relation to the use of social media during elections. A new Global Trends report by Cullen International analyses three elections scheduled between 17 October and 29 November 2020, respectively in New Zealand, the United States and Brazil.
23 October 20
How have governments and major digital platforms reacted to the European Commission’s plans to regulate gatekeeper platforms?
Cullen International’s new report analyses reactions from national governments, BEREC and major digital platforms to the European Commission’s plans to regulate digital gatekeeper platforms, as part of its Digital Services Act.