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Posted on September 10, 2025
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Swiss competition authority COMCO is conducting preliminary checks on Swiss Marketplace Group for potential antitrust issues as SMG plans to list on the stock exchange.
ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss competition authority COMCO said on Wednesday it was making preliminary antitrust checks on online property portal Swiss Marketplace Group, which earlier this month announced its intention to list on the stock exchange.
"We can confirm we are investigating whether SMG's offerings on its real estate platforms constitute an improper restriction of competition, and that we are conducting appropriate investigations," COMCO said in a statement, noting that its proceedings were still at an informal stage.
SMG said it was in regular contact with COMCO on various matters and that the watchdog had not initiated any formal investigation into the company.
"We are convinced that we are operating within the framework of all relevant regulations," SMG said.
The news on SMG followed a corresponding report by news website Inside Paradeplatz.
(Reporting by Oliver Hirt, Writing by Dave Graham, Editing by Miranda Murray)
Antitrust refers to laws and regulations that promote competition and restrict monopolistic practices in the market, ensuring fair pricing and consumer choice.
A property portal is an online platform that lists real estate properties for sale or rent, allowing users to search and compare listings.
An improper restriction of competition occurs when a company engages in practices that limit market competition, such as price-fixing or monopolistic behavior.
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