United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority investigation into WorldPay's acquisition by Global Payments
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Competition and Markets Authority approved WorldPay's acquisition by Global Payments
On 20 October 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority approved the merger of Global Payments and Worldpay. The merger affects merchant acquiring services in the United Kingdom, which facilitate digital payment acceptance for merchants across car…
Competition and Markets Authority announced investigation into WorldPay's acquisition by Global Payments
On 16 September 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority announced an investigation into WorldPay's acquisition by Global Payments. The investigation concerns the payments sector, with Global Payments and Worldpay overlapping in the supply of mer…
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on WorldPay's acquisition by Global Payments
On 16 July 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority closes the consultation on WorldPay's acquisition by Global Payments. The proposed merger concerns the payments sector, with Global Payments and Worldpay overlapping in the supply of merchant ac…
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on WorldPay's acquisition by Global Payments
On 1 July 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority opened a consultation on WorldPay's acquisition by Global Payments, until 16 July 2025. The proposed merger concerns the payments sector, with Global Payments and Worldpay overlapping in the supp…