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Big Tech and the Dutch payment market: tightening of rules needed to maintain a level playing field
Big Tech companies such as Apple, Facebook, Amazon, or Ant Group (Alibaba) must ensure that their platforms or devices are suitable for different providers of payment services. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) argues in favor of a … -
ACM Study: Big Techs in the Dutch payment system - summary
Big Tech companies such as Apple, Facebook, Amazon, or Ant Group (Alibaba) must ensure that their platforms or devices are suitable for different providers of payment services. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) argues in favor of a … -
ACM clears acquisition of northern newspapers by media company Mediahuis
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has cleared the acquisition of Dutch publisher NDC mediagroep by Mediahuis. NDC is a relatively small competitor on the newspaper market. The acquisition will not have any effects for readers, and … -
Energy distribution tariffs to increase, on average, by 17 euros per household per year
In 2021, the tariffs for the distribution of electricity and natural gas will increase, on average, by 17 euros per household per year (excluding VAT). This follows from the tariff decision of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) for … -
ACM: Online stores must inform consumers better about delivery times
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) urges online stores to inform customers better about their delivery times. The information about delivery times must be correct and up-to-date, especially so with the upcoming holiday season and … -
Rules of thumb for online platforms
The platform economy is growing. Consumers buy and traders sell more and more over online platforms. That offers consumers opportunities, but it also creates risks. Consumers are able to take advantage of benefits such as new services, a wider selection, … -
ACM makes market analysis for high-quality business telecom services available for consultation
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has made a draft version of the Market Analysis of High-Quality Wholesale Access (HWT) available for consultation among relevant market participants in the market for business telecommunication … -
ACM clears acquisition of Dutch telecom operator Simpel by rival operator T-Mobile
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has cleared the acquisition of telecom operator Simpel by rival operator T-Mobile. Over its fixed and mobile networks, T-Mobile offers consumers various services, such as telephony, broadband … -
ACM: insurers are allowed to introduce joint scheme for handling vehicle-damage claims
Insurers in the Netherlands are allowed to introduce a scheme that will enable them to handle cases involving damage to vehicles in a faster and more simplified manner. Currently, consumers that have third-party liability insurance (in Dutch: wettelijke … -
ACM takes action against ‘free’ products of Stay Healthy Products
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has reprimanded Stay Healthy Products for using misleading commercial practices. ACM received complaints from consumers who thought that the products they ordered were free. Stay Healthy Products, …