Regulation

Mergers watchdog defends decision to keep board review secret

The CMA probed the effectiveness of its top team, but says it can’t share the lessons learned

Regulatory experts push for greater transparency as antitrust authority takes on a greater role in the City
Regulatory experts push for greater transparency as antitrust authority takes on a greater role in the City Photo: Getty Images

The Competition and Markets Authority has come under fire for failing to disclose the results of a review into how its board is performing.

Last October, the CMA awarded consultants Campbell Tickell a £100,000 contract to review how its board performs, Financial News first reported.

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