Category: Publications
How Competitive Are Jamaica’s Banks? A New Study Has Answers
Is Jamaica’s banking sector as uncompetitive as it feels? A landmark new study from the Fair Trading Commission provides a revealing, 25-year look under the hood. While major banks like NCB and Scotia Bank continue to be persistent market leaders, the research uncovers a sector in transition, where competitive behaviour exists alongside high market concentration. […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – April 2026
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue, we feature matters arising during the period October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Click here to access the newsline
Read MoreFTC Gives Non-objection to Acado’s Acquisition of MDJL
The Fair Trading Commission (“FTC”) has issued a Statement of Non‑Objection regarding the proposed acquisition of Massy Distribution (Jamaica) Limited (“MDJL”) by Acado Limited (“Acado”). The FTC assessed the transaction pursuant to Section 17 of the Fair Competition Act (FCA), which prohibits agreements that have the purpose, effect, or likely effect of substantially lessening competition […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – February 2026
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue, we feature matters arising during the period October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Click here to access the newsline
Read MoreThe FTC released its latest report: “Accommodating Ride-Hailing Platforms in Public Passenger Transport in Jamaica”
This comprehensive study explores the economic, social, and regulatory impacts of ride-hailing services such as Uber, inDrive, Ride Jamaica, and 876OnTheGo. It addresses key public concerns around safety, fairness, and competition, compares these platforms with traditional taxi models, and proposes a balanced framework for integrating technology-driven mobility into Jamaica’s transport system. Read the full report here
Read MoreFTC participates in the Office of Public Procurement Policy’s Procast podcast
The FTC’s Executive Director, Mr. David Miller, recently appeared on the Office of Public Procurement Policy’s Procast podcast to discuss “Ethics & Fair Play in Public Procurement. In the conversation, Mr. Miller emphasises why competition is critical to maintaining integrity in public procurement. He explains how practices such as collusion, bid rigging, and corruption drive up project […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – September 2025
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue, we feature matters arising during the period July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Click here to access the newsline
Read MoreFTC Completes its Assessment of Bank Account Portability
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has completed its assessment of Bank Account Portability (BAP) as a potential policy tool to strengthen competition within Jamaica’s banking sector. The study argues that by significantly reducing the high switching costs that currently “lock in” customers, BAP can empower consumers while incentivising banks to compete more aggressively on price […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – November 2025 Hurricane Melissa- Special
This special issue of FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the FAIR TRADING COMMISSION that contains information on competition matters dealt with by the Fair Trading Commission as well as other competition agencies from around the world. In this Special Issue we feature responses from regulatory and competition authorities to natural disasters. Click here […]
Read MoreFTC Maintains Oversight in CDP’s Proposed Acquisition of Massy Distribution
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) continues to exercise regulatory oversight of Caribbean Distribution Partners Ltd.’s (CDP) proposed acquisition of Massy Distribution (Jamaica) Ltd. The transaction, reported on February 4, 2025, in the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian, involves CDP, a subsidiary of Agostini’s Ltd., acquiring 100 percent of Massy Distribution (Jamaica) Ltd. (Massy), a leading distributor […]
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