FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced (18 February) that the FTC and DOJ’s joint 2023 Merger Guidelines are now in effect, shaping the agency’s merger review process.
Ferguson emphasized the importance of stability in enforcement, cautioning against frequent guideline changes that drain resources and impact credibility.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has unveiled significant reforms to streamline its merger control process, emphasizing proportionality, predictability, and collaboration. Speaking at Chatham House Competition policy 2024 conference today (21 November) in London, the […]
Sejong, February 4, 2026 — The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) reviewed 590 deals in 2025, marking a sharp decline in merger filings but a significant increase in transaction value, according to data released by […]
Vilnius, October 30, 2025 — The Lithuanian Competition Council has fined Estonian company MM Grupp €7.5 million (approximately $8,685,136 million) for acquiring control of its rival Forum Cinemas without prior approval. Unauthorised Takeover The authority […]
