Mergers of mobile phone firms have always been a hot topic when it comes to obtaining antitrust approval, and the recent deal to combine the U.K. operations of Vodafone and CK Hutchison — which owns the 3 (Three) network — is no different. We hear more about the European Commission’s approach to telecommunications M&A with our guest Jacob Parry, a Brussels-based chief regulatory correspondent for PaRR and DealReporter.

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Today we’re looking at M&A dealmaking in the Iberian region following Mergermarket’s recent summit held in Madrid. Rupert Cocke, who is senior editor and head of Iberia Coverage at Mergermarket, fills us in on recent transactions and dealmaking trends in the market.

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In this episode, we’re looking at M&A deal activity in North America and exploring how the rest of 2023 could pan out. Our guest is James Ward, a business reporter for Mergermarket specializing in B2B tech and industrial sectors.

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In this episode, we're heading to Australia to find out why the mining sector is booming after a volatile 2022. James Arbuthnott, a Sydney-based journalist who covers energy, mining and utilities, shares important insights.

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In this week’s episode, we’re joined by abrdn’s Alistair Watson, head of strategy innovation for private equity, and Kanika Goela, investment manager. Together, we discuss the pressing challenges European dealmakers are facing in relation to sustainability and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria within private equity investments.

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On the second installment of the M&A Tales series, our special guest is Alberto Onetti, chairman of Mind the Bridge, a global open-innovation platform providing advisory services and products to corporates and local start-up ecosystems. Onetti candidly discusses the challenges and opportunities of connecting established corporates with up-and-coming start-ups.

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In this week’s episode, we delve into the subject of foreign direct investment (FDI) screening in Europe and explore the reasons behind its current prominence as a hot topic. Joining us for this insightful conversation are Jacob Parry, chief regulatory correspondent for PaRR and DealReporter, and Paris-based Arezki Yaïche, head of French coverage for Mergermarket.

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In this week’s episode, we explore the impact of recent U.S. bank failures on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the banking sector. Our guest, Calvin Trice, a financial services reporter for Mergermarket, provides valuable insights.

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Today we're heading to São Paulo to find out about a new bill intended to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Brazil. Joining us is Max Gonzales, a Brazil-based correspondent for Mergermarket, who sheds light on the proposed new framework for AI in the country.

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In this week’s episode, we're talking about a massive stumbling block for one of the biggest gaming M&A deals ever. The U.K.'s Competition Markets Authority has blocked Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard, a massive impact on the fast-growing cloud gaming market. Joining us to discuss the blocked deal is Jacob Parry, chief regulatory correspondent for PaRR and Dealreporter.

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