This inaugural symposium series volume documents the proceedings of "Regulation and the Limits of Competition", which focused on two topics: Market Liberalisation and Regulation, and Promoting Competition.
On Market Liberalisation and Regulation, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) described their different approaches in the electricity and telecommunications sectors in Singapore, and explained their regulatory philosophies and challenges. A commentary comparing Singapore's liberalisation experiences with other countries is included.
On Promoting Competition, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) explained the objectives and principles of financial supervision which ensures that the financial system in Singapore is safe and stable with a competitive financial market. The Competition Commission of Singapore(CCS) described the Competition Act, CCS' approach to promoting competition and the challenges it faced. A commentary highlighting the constraints on competition in Singapore can be found.
A conclusion summarising the key themes in the regulatory approaches, the commentaries and the discussion session of the Symposium, is provided.
