United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on possible remedies for Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
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Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on possible remedies for Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
On 18 March 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes its public consultation on possible remedies to address the lessening of competition identified in the anticipated acquisition of Shutterstock by Getty Images. Following an interim…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
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2025-06-23
in consultation
2025-07-07
processing consultation
2025-08-22
under deliberation
2025-10-20
under investigation
2025-11-03
under investigation
2025-11-26
under investigation
2026-02-19
in consultation
2026-03-11
in consultation
2026-03-12
processing consultation
2026-03-18
processing consultation