09:05 AM EDT, 10/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The UK Competition and Markets Authority said Tuesday it has launched a merger inquiry into Fidelity National Information Services' ( FIS ) proposed acquisition of Total System Services.

The regulator said it will decide by Dec. 24 whether to refer the deal for a more in-depth phase 2 investigation.

Fidelity National Information Services ( FIS ) did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.