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ROBOR and competition law: Romania’s landmark benchmark-setting investigation

The Romanian Competition Council has sanctioned ten banks for alleged coordination in the ROBOR (Romanian Interbank Offer Rate) benchmark-setting process, imposing fines totalling approximatively €700m. The case is significant not only as a major domestic enforcement development, but also as a national application of EU competition law to benchmark-related conduct, in line with the European Commission’s precedents.

Released on Aug 10, 2026