The Philippines has developed their merger control regime quickly and effectively since the Competition Authority was created in 2016, thus establishing a reputed merger control system. This report assesses those important developments and makes policy recommendations to further strengthen the...

In a competitive market, firms and consumers make decisions based on several aspects of the product involved. While price is a fundamental aspect, it is not the only one: in many markets, innovation, quality, variety or even privacy may play at least some role in the competition between firms....

The increasing number of cross-border mergers, the proliferation of merger control regimes, and the limited resources competition authorities have to enforce competition law make it important that authorities only review those mergers that have an impact on their jurisdiction. The 2005 OECD...

This paper explores the extent to which nascent acquisitions can be investigated and challenged when necessary under existing merger control frameworks. It identifies the need to conduct an in-depth counterfactual analysis, to consider new investigative tools, and to ensure that any claimed...

This paper presents the key features of merger control regimes in Latin America and the Caribbean, including recent developments in the area. It was prepared as background material for the session "Merger Control in Latin America and the Caribbean" held at the 2017 Latin American and Caribbean...

This paper highlights recent trends on FDI screening to safeguard essential security interests and merger control mechanisms while exploring the relationship between investment and competition policies. It was prepared as a background note for discussions on “The Relationship between FDI...