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Commerce Commission may review general competition issues

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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The Commerce Commission may begin reviewing general competition issues. The Commerce Commission's functions and responsibilities are being formally absorbed by the Financial Markets Authority.

From newstalkzb.co.nz

Why it matters

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The Commerce Commission's operational existence is dependent on receiving support from the government. Furthermore, the Commerce Commission is formally reviewing Foodstuffs' market concentration and potential structural reorganization.

From newstalkzb.co.nz

Who's involved

  • Commerce CommissionNZ government agency that may review general competition issues
  • governmentThe governing body that provides support to the Commerce Commission
  • Financial Markets AuthorityFinancial regulator that is formally absorbing the Commerce Commission's functions
  • FoodstuffsGrocery and liquor retailer cooperative whose market concentration is under review

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • FoodstuffsSpeculative

    Foodstuffs might face changes in market structure or pricing due to the Commerce Commission's review of its market concentration.

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