Tag: cma

Google and Investors Bet on AI-Driven Searches and That’s a Problem for the CMA

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed to designate Google…

UK CMA Still Worried About Fuel Retail Margins—and It’s Not the First Time

Fuel retailers in the UK continue to enjoy elevated profit margins even…

UK Regulator Proposes Tougher Oversight of Google Search to Boost Competition

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed to give Google…

Stellantis, Volkswagen Most Exposed in EU Car Recycling Damage Claims

The two car manufacturers are the most exposed to potential damage claims,…

Cartel Decisions: An Untapped Event-Driven Opportunity

Have you noticed how, when a cartel is fined, the company’s stock…

Pets at Home Rallies on Vet Growth—But CMA Risk Lurks Larger Than for CVS

Pets at Home, the UK’s leading pet care provider, delivered stable full-year…

Symrise AG Ducks UK CMA Cartel Probe But Givaudan and Firmenich Still on the Spotlight

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally closed its investigation…

Europe’s Veterinary Market Faces Cross-Border Competition Scrutiny

When the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a sector investigation…

UK Competition Watchdog Opens Inquiry into Aviva–Direct Line Merger

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally launched a Phase…

Teresa Ribera Missed the Shot, AI Cartels, Food Pricing: Day 2 of the ICN

After a provocative speech by FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, in which he…

Growth, Industrial Policy, and a Return to Cartel Enforcement: Day 1 of the ICN

Politicians in many countries are calling for more growth and competitiveness—and competition…

Telcos, Cloud Providers, Airlines and Cruises To Benefit from $3.1Bn SES-Intelsat Satellite Deal

The European Commission kicked off the merger reviewed on April 29th, setting…