Tag: UK
Microsoft Calls UK Watchdog An ‘Outlier’ For Blocking Activision Tie-Up
On Tuesday, Microsoft criticized Britain's anti-trust regulator for its decision to block the company's $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard, stating that it is...
UK Watchdog Says Meta Offers To Limit Use Of Ad Data
On Friday, the competition watchdog of Britain stated that Meta, the social media giant, proposed to restrict its utilization of advertising data from other...
Mastercard Loses Bid To Appeal To UK Fee In Swipe Suit
The competition tribunal has denied Mastercard's request to appeal its decision regarding a £14 billion class action lawsuit related to swipe fees. The tribunal...
UK Watchdog Says Five Major Banks Colluded On Bonds
According to Britain's antitrust agency, traders from five major banks shared sensitive information about UK bonds through chatrooms following the 2008 financial crisis. This...
After UK Order Meta Sells Giphy To Shutterstock
On Tuesday, Shutterstock announced its acquisition of Giphy, an animated images platform, from Meta Platforms Inc for $53 million in cash. This purchase comes...
If the UK Wants to Remain a Tech Leader, It Needs...
By: Dirk Auer (Truth On The Market)
The intention behind Brexit was to liberate the United Kingdom from burdensome regulations and bureaucracy imposed by Brussels....
UK Treasury Committee Proposes Regulating Crypto Trading As Gambling
Consumer trading in cryptocurrency should be regulated not as a financial service but as gambling.
So said the Treasury Committee composed of Members of Parliament (MPs) from...
UK Antitrust Won’t Bend To Global Regulators, Says Agency Head
The UK competition watchdog announced its decision to block Microsoft Corp.'s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, stating a commitment to prioritize UK interests...
Mastercard’s European President Defends Card Fees Amid UK Probe
The president of Mastercard in Europe has spoken out in support of the fees the company charges merchants, as both Mastercard and Visa are...
UK Imposed Restrictions On Microsoft & Activision From Stakes In Each...
The competition regulator in Britain has issued an interim order that prevents Microsoft and Activision from acquiring any stake in each other without its...
