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UK CMA probes deal between IHS Markit and CME

The UK competition watchdog will look into the anticipated JV between IHS Markit’s MarkitSERV and CME’s optimization business.

The CMA has confirmed that the purchase of GBST by rival FNZ could lead to poorer service and higher prices.

The CMA has found that a deal between FNZ and GBST would raise competition concerns, following evidence re-examination.

The CMA will reconsider its stance on the merger of FNZ and GBST, suppliers of retail platform solutions to investment platforms.

The CMA has blocked the merger of FNZ and GBST after finding the deal could lead to higher prices.