Category: Publications
Fair Trading Commission drafts preliminary report on Jamaica’s Credit Reporting Industry
In recent years, the significance of financial intermediation as a foundational pillar of a thriving society has become increasingly evident. The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has taken note of the growing demand for credit bureaus in Jamaica, which has prompted us to undertake a comprehensive market study of this industry, commencing in 2022. The study […]
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) invites applications for the post of Information Systems Administrator (ISA) to manage and support the development of the FTC’s Information & Communications Technology (ICT) environment. The duties of the ISA include: Performs daily database maintenance including, but not limited to, database backups, database administration, database performance and […]
Read MoreStakeholder Engagement: Valuator Empanelment Guidelines
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has conducted numerous investigations into the practice by some businesses to create and manage a list of preferred complementary service providers they engage with. The exclusive list of preferred providers is often referred to as a panel and its use is widespread among commercial banks, insurance companies and mortgage banks, […]
Read MoreWorld Competition Day 2023
On December 05, 1980, the United Nations Conference approved the Set of Multilaterally Agreed Equitable Principles and Rules for the Control of Restrictive Business Practices (the UN Set), thus marking a milestone in the history of Competition Law and Policy. CUTS International requests all stakeholders (such as national governments, competition agencies, civil society organisations, academia, […]
Read MoreAssessment of Spur Trees Jamaica Limited Acquisition of Controlling Interests In Canco Limited
Spur Tree Spices Jamaica (‘Spur Tree’), which manufactures, distributes and sells wet seasonings and sauces, has acquired majority shareholding in Canco Limited (‘Canco’). Canco trades as Linstead Market and is involved in the agro-processing of foods such as canned ackee and canned callaloo. Spur Tree had responded to an expression of interest from Canco’s directors […]
Read MoreCase No. 8185-21 Red Stripe Case Report
See the link below for the FTC investigation into D&G’s Full-for-Empties policy under sections 19-21 of the Fair Competition Act (FCA), which prohibit any action of an enterprise occupying a dominant position in a market from abusing its dominance to the detriment of effective competition. The overall conclusion of the investigation is that the implementation […]
Read MoreCompetition Assessment of the Land Surveyors Act
See the link below for the FTC’s Competition Assessment of Land Surveyors Act, which examines the process through which Land Surveyors are certified by the Land Surveyors Board. It is alleged that the industry is suffering from entry restrictions which are negatively impacting its expansion. The assessment outline 5 regulatory options and concluded that a […]
Read MoreReview of The Electronic Transaction Act
In examining the framework for online transactions and the impact on suppliers and consumers, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) assessed Jamaica’s Electronic Transaction Act (ETA) to determine whether it is sufficiently robust and protects suppliers and consumers in Jamaica. See opinion at Review of The Electronic Transaction Act
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