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Read morePaypal merger could 'lead to higher prices'
Commenting on the CMA's investigation into the proposed $2.2bn merger between US payments company PayPal and Swedish start-up iZettle, Mike Cherry of the Federation of Small Businesses said: “The CMA is absolutely right to scrutinise this potential acquisition on behalf of smaller businesses.
"It’s vital that – if completed – the merger doesn’t lead to even higher prices for card processing services or stifle much-needed innovation."
Paypal merger faces CMA probe
The competition watchdog has raised concerns about the $2.2bn merger between US payments company PayPal and Swedish start-up iZettle.
The Competitions and Markets Authority said the tie-up could push up prices and reduce the range of services on offer to customers.
It warned: "PayPal could face insufficient competition in the UK after acquiring its market-leading rival."
It said that the merger will be referred for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation, to be carried out by a group of independent CMA panel members, if the two firms don't address the concerns.
Mr Robinson says he used Paypal to collect donations for legal battles, and calls the ban "fascism".
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