Regulation

UK Student Super App Uses Servers Owned by Blacklisted Chinese Firm
ZyMix, a messaging and payments app targeting British university students, contracts a German subsidiary of Tencent Holdings for auxiliary services.

Germany Blocks Sale of Logistics Firm Zippel to China's Cosco
The German government has prohibited Chinese state shipping company Cosco from acquiring logistics firm Zippel, citing security concerns regarding supply chains.

Apothekerkammer Nordrhein Enforces €110,000 Seizure Against DocMorris
The Apothekerkammer Nordrhein has carried out enforcement measures in the Netherlands against online pharmacy DocMorris over unpaid penalty payments stemming from German court rulings.

Germany Examines Takeover Law Over Low-Ball Bids
Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance is examining changes to takeover laws to address low-ball offers following moves by UniCredit and Frasers.

FINMA Concludes Enforcement Proceeding Against Julius Bär
The Swiss regulator concluded its fifth enforcement proceeding against Julius Bär in under a decade, citing serious supervisory violations.