The article highlights potential shifts in the approach of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) towards regulatory practices under the Chancellor's directives. There is speculation that the CMA could be instructed to limit the types of deals it investigates, which raises questions about the definition of anti-competitive behavior. While CMA's chief executive promotes speedier decision-making, the focus remains on whether significant UK-only deals, such as the failed Sainsbury's and Asda merger, would still be blocked or if new evaluations could allow them.
The Chancellor's hints suggest a shift in the CMA's approach to investigating deals, raising concerns about the potential for anti-competitive practices under new definitions.
CMA's Chief Executive emphasizes quicker decision-making, yet there are unease about potential changes in how anti-competitive deals are evaluated, especially concerning UK-only transactions.
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