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Regulators have in the past been too lenient, now they are trying to act early to protect nascent markets
Competition watchdog was last big hurdle facing tech group’s attempt to buy ‘Call of Duty’ developer
Plus, the CMA takes its power and western companies fret over lost Russian profits
The Competition and Markets Authority has enhanced clout post-Brexit. Critics are questioning its decision-making
Utilita says Ofgem’s planned capital buffer requirement will make ‘survival in the market difficult’
Industry defend price rises as Britons face highest tariff hikes in Europe
Cloud gaming rights to be sold to France-based Ubisoft under proposal
CMA invites responses to tech giant’s new arguments in rare move that could pave way for $75bn takeover to close
US tech giant addresses CMA concerns with proposed measures to help marketplace vendors
Competition and Markets Authority calls for pricing policy reform as it finds high inflation not due to weak competition
New timetable from Competition and Markets Authority means $75bn transaction could be closed within weeks
The CMA’s initial opposition to Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger is surely not in Britain’s interests
Restructured transaction could trigger a fresh antitrust probe, warns Competition and Markets Authority
Critics say regulator has failed to deliver financial or management discipline
Britain cannot power itself on wind, says outspoken billionaire industrialist in latest attack
The businessman is the latest to criticise what some executives view as an increasingly aggressive stance by the CMA
Government pledges reforms after CMA calls for greater market transparency for motorists
Competition watchdog adds to scrutiny from EU and US
Chancellor agrees steps with regulators in response to high food inflation and the cost of living crisis
Plus, smaller private equity firms beat the market; the Croatian retailer struggling to shake its Russian owner
Companies must convince regulators that deal to create country’s largest operator will not hurt consumers
Shantanu Narayen says blocking deals such as its proposed Figma takeover will lead to less investment in start-ups
A decision by the CMA to block the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger has provoked debate about its role
CMA’s initial finding shows traders exchanged sensitive information on pricing and strategies
The UK and US are emerging as the toughest enforcers of limits on technology takeovers
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