Adobe Figma deal thrown into jeopardy following CMA probe

Woman at a laptop biting a pen in frustration or, perhaps, fear of what is to come - the suspense terrible

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) really isn’t happy about that Adobe and Figma merger - and it wants the company to prove the controversial deal isn't a threat to its rivals.

Following a two-month investigation, the CMA has published its Phase One decision, saying the proposed merger “may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition” in the UK. These concerns are shared in the US and EU, where the $20bn deal is also under scrutiny.