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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
Competition officials in Brussels take different view from UK regulator on cloud gaming market
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
Regulatory signals seem to run counter to ambitions to make the UK a technology hub
Investors and entrepreneurs assess potential damage to British tech industry following blow to $75bn gaming takeover
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
Shareholders prefer tech giant to stick to its multitrillion-dollar knitting and leave gaming alone
Competition and Markets Authority says tech giant failed to assuage concerns about the cloud gaming market
Surprise move clears big roadblock to global approval of acquisition of ‘Call of Duty’ maker
Not everyone will be able to win
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate bet big on takeover that has encountered regulatory pushback
Plus, the Rothschilds mount their take-private bid and the FT examines FTX’s star-studded list of investors
UK regulator deals blow to Microsoft’s $75bn Activision deal
Competition and Markets Authority says tie-up could lead to higher prices and less choice
Publishers and developers rethink forthcoming releases after missing quarterly forecasts
Bobby Kotick appeals to ‘fragile’ government as video game maker awaits decision on $75bn sale
US regulator says video game group did not properly collect and address allegations of harassment and discrimination
Regulators such as the Federal Trade Commission are wary of Big Tech’s expansion into adjacent markets
US antitrust regulator says proposed deal would let tech group suppress competition in gaming
US tech group tries to address antitrust concerns over acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Agreement to distribute ‘World of Warcraft’, ‘Overwatch’ and ‘StarCraft’ has not been renewed
Regulators in Brussels expected to follow CMA with plans for prolonged competition investigation
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