Tag: CMA
UK Antitrust Watchdog To Probe Microsoft’s $16B Nuance Deal
On Monday UK's antitrust regulator said it will look into Microsoft's $16 billion purchase of artificial intelligence and speech technology firm Nuance Communications.
According to Reuters,...
FTC, DOJ & UK’s CMA Comment On The G7 Competition Enforcers...
Leadership of the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice attended meetings in London this week as part of...
UK Watchdog To Open Offices In Manchester & Darlington
The CMA will significantly increase its presence outside London with the establishment of offices in Manchester and Darlington, reported Reuters.
Manchester will be the home...
UK Watchdog To Probe Music Streaming Market
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Tuesday, October 19, that it will be carrying out a market study into the music...
UK’s CMA Launches Court Action To Force Travel Refunds
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched on Monday, October 18, court action against Teletext Holidays over inadequate progress on refunds to package holiday...
UK’s CMA Appoints Second Deputy Chief Economic Adviser
The Uk's Competition and Market's Authority (CMA) announced on Friday, September 24, that Dr Jenny Haydock has been promoted to Deputy Chief Economic Adviser...
UK’s Antitrust Regulator Appoints New Executive Director
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has appointed David Stewart to the role of Executive Director, Mergers and Markets.
Currently a partner at Towerhouse...
Issa Brothers Sell UK Gas Stations To Fix Antitrust Concerns
The Issa brothers’ EG Group has agreed to sell 27 petrol filling stations to Park Garage Group to address the concerns of Britain’s competition...
UK Ministers Refer Record Dominance Case To Competition Authority
Government ministers in Britain have referred the case of the market dominance of major record labels to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
The Digital,...
UK Watchdog Takes On False “Greenwashing” Claims
Businesses falsely claiming environmental credentials could face sanctions, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regulator stated on Monday, September 20, due to concerns...