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NMa revises fine imposed on Broadcast and Nozema
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) will refrain from fining Nozema Services N.V. (now acquired by KPN) and Broadcast NewCo Two B.V., following administrative appeals filed by the companies concerned. In 2005 the NMa fined these companies a total … -
NMa will be further investigating the concentration between two northern Dutch hospitals
The planned concentration in the northern Dutch province of Friesland between hospital De Tjongerschans and Health Care Group Noorderbreedte could result in patients being severely restricted in their choice of hospitals in Friesland. The same applies to … -
NMa: Dutch National Association of General Practitioners fined for breach of seal
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has imposed a fine of €51,000 on the Dutch National Association of General Practitioners (LHV) for breaching seals that had been affixed to a door by NMa officials the night before. The NMa seals off rooms when … -
NMa carries out market scan into textbook market
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) in the next few months will be carrying out a market scan into the Dutch market for secondary-education textbooks. The market scan will reveal how well the market is functioning right now. The upcoming market … -
NMa presses Dutch shrimp-fishing industry for explanation
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) is pressing the Dutch shrimp-fishing industry for an explanation amid media reports suggesting that price-fixing agreements have been concluded. The reports also suggest the existence of catch-restriction … -
NMa emphasizes the importance of competition in financial industry reforms
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) is calling on policymakers to keep in mind the importance of maintaining healthy competition when they implement financial-industry reforms. Regulation and oversight should not unnecessarily create barriers to … -
NMa attaches conditions to acquisition of mobility products manufacturer Handicare by Nordic Capital
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) attaches conditions to the acquisition of mobility products manufacturer Handicare by private equity firm Nordic Capital. Handicare must sell about half of its production, distribution and sales of powered … -
NMa will continue to monitor the Dutch shrimp-fishing industry
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has found no evidence of involvement of producer organizations in violations of the prohibition of cartels. After hearing about reports in the media on blockades being put up at several shrimp wholesalers and on … -
NMa: license required for planned merger between Dutch health insurers Achmea and De Friesland
Dutch insurance companies Achmea and De Friesland must apply for a license first before they can go through with their merger. This is the outcome of a first investigation the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has conducted, which it has published … -
NMa: more competition among insurers
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has agreed to a commitment of insurance companies and insurance brokers to terminate four insurance pools or to adjust them in order to have them comply with competition regulations. In an insurance pool, …