UK CMA has launched a review of its approach to merger efficiencies

The UK Competition and Markets Authority's review of its approach to merger efficiencies signals a potential tightening in regulatory scrutiny for M&A transactions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 15 Jan 2026, 10:42 UTCOn the live feed at 10:22 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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UK CMA has launched a review of its approach to merger efficiencies

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This could impact how banks and other sectors assess the feasibility of future mergers, introducing new compliance costs and creating uncertainty in deal valuations.

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