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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
Top executives at CMA argue that scrutiny of deals does not create ‘hostile’ environment for tech groups
CMA says grocers are not ‘sufficiently forthcoming’ with evidence to show they remain price competitive
Microsoft and Activision’s fury over blocking of merger by regulator has rightly provoked little angst
David Pannick KC, whose recent cases include Boris Johnson’s partygate probe, will lead the gaming group’s legal challenge
Effective brakes can help the industry move faster
CMA chief Sarah Cardell says the regulator will examine technology behind software such as ChatGPT
Regulatory signals seem to run counter to ambitions to make the UK a technology hub
CMA is first regulator to announce review into proposed takeover of design software company
Former corporate lawyer has attracted the ire of the US group by blocking its $75bn acquisition of Activision
Plus, Glencore’s Teck takeover ambitions get a second wind and a US deal for a German industrial group attracts attention in Berlin
Tech giant vows to appeal against UK regulator’s decision but shareholders shrug as industry trains its sights elsewhere
Competition and Markets Authority says tech giant failed to assuage concerns about the cloud gaming market
Draft bill expected within days that will put CMA’s digital markets unit on a statutory footing
Tech giant pledges to allow developers to use alternatives to its Google Play billing system in the UK
Communications watchdog Ofcom ‘particularly concerned’ over practices of tech giants that dominate cloud market
Surprise move clears big roadblock to global approval of acquisition of ‘Call of Duty’ maker
Microsoft’s $75bn Activision Blizzard deal needs to clear hurdles around the world
Year-long study will focus on property quality, land management and local authority oversight
Plus, the Rothschilds mount their take-private bid and the FT examines FTX’s star-studded list of investors
Competition and Markets Authority says tie-up could lead to higher prices and less choice
Bobby Kotick appeals to ‘fragile’ government as video game maker awaits decision on $75bn sale
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