Keltbray Limited and Keltbray Holdings Limited will now pay an £18 million fine for their role in a demolition services cartel, following an unsuccessful appeal that led to a £2 million increase from the £16 […]
Year: 2024
UK CMA Launches IBM/HashiCorp Merger Inquiry, Seeks Public Input
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated (30 December) a formal inquiry into a proposed merger in the electronics sector, announcing an invitation for public comment as it begins its Phase 1 investigation. The […]
CMA Flags Competition Concerns in Synopsys-Ansys Merger, Offers Path for Approval
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised (20 December) concerns about Synopsys’ proposed $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, citing potential risks to competition in the UK market for semiconductor chip design and light simulation […]
Japan Fair Trade Commission Conducts Study on Fair Practices for Creators in Entertainment Industry
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has unveiled (26 December) the findings of its latest market study on transactions between performers and entertainment agencies in the music and broadcasting industries. The study, titled “Market Study […]
Indecopi and SBS Launch Guide on Merger Procedures for Financial Sector
Lima, 27 December 2024 – In a joint effort to promote competition and ensure financial stability, Peru’s National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi) and the Superintendency of Banks, […]
