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    New powers to intervene in deals will staunch the economic lifeblood of foreign direct investment

  • Tuesday, 16 October, 2018
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    ‘Radical’ takeover rules shake-up risks harming economy

    Likely political interference in mergers criticised by ex-regulator John Fingleton

  • Thursday, 12 November, 2015
    Telecoms
    BT told to spin off Openreach

    John Fingleton says it is in everyone’s interests to separate its fixed-line network voluntarily

  • Tuesday, 4 February, 2014
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  • Tuesday, 8 January, 2013
    Financial & markets regulation
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  • Thursday, 4 October, 2012
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  • Thursday, 14 June, 2012
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  • Wednesday, 4 April, 2012
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  • Thursday, 23 February, 2012
    Global financial crisis
    Cloud hangs over crime agencies as chiefs step down
  • Thursday, 23 February, 2012
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    Fingleton to leave OFT at critical time
  • Thursday, 16 February, 2012
    UK banks
    OFT threatens UK banks with forced break-up
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  • Friday, 21 October, 2011
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    ‘Big Four’ auditors face competition inquiry
  • Sunday, 2 October, 2011
    Retail & Consumer industry
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  • Tuesday, 16 August, 2011
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    World
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    World
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