Authority for Consumers & Markets
About ACM
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) ensures fair competition between businesses, and protects consumer interests.
Latest news
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ACM: further investigation needed into merger between Bergman Clinics and NL Healthcare Clinics
19JulNL Healthcare Clinics and Bergman Clinics need to apply for a license first before proceeding with their planned merger. ACM has come to this conclusion after a first investigation.
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ACM issues warning against debt collection agency Pay Care
19JulACM has issued a warning against the practices of debt collection agency Pay Care which uses aggressive debt-collection practices that are presumably unjust.
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Martijn Snoep appointed as new Chairman of ACM
13JulOn September 1, 2018, Martijn Snoep, currently a partner at law firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, will become the new Chairman of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). He will succeed Chris Fonteijn, who left office on May 1, 2018.
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ACM orders Vakantiegarant to stop misleading consumers immediately
10JulACM has ordered Vakantiegarant to stop misleading consumers immediately. If Vakantiegarant fails to do so, the company will have to pay penalty payments.
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Choosing health insurance: more transparency alone is not enough
06Jul9.8 million insured individuals have basic health insurance packages for which a cheaper alternative exists. It is difficult for consumers to compare and choose basic health insurance packages.