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Vision document on Competition and Sustainability
In its Vision document on Competition and Sustainability, ACM explains to what degree sustainability initiatives of businesses are compatible with competition law. ACM shows what room there is for collaboration initiatives with regard to sustainability. … -
New regulations on pawnshops set ceilings on interest rates on pawn loans
When the new Dutch Pawnshop Act comes into force, new regulations will apply to pawn loans. From 1 July 2014, a ceiling will be introduced on the interest rate that consumers have to pay on pawn loans. From this date, a maximum interest rate of 9 percent … -
Dutch telecom provider Simyo introduces cap on negative balances for prepaid plans
Dutch mobile telecom provider Simyo will introduce a cap on negative balances for prepaid plans and data plans. It announced these measures following talks between the company and the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM). Simyo is a mobile … -
ACM sees points for attention in the business text messaging market
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has carried out an exploratory study into possible risks to competition in the business market for text messaging services. Given the conclusions of the study, ACM currently sees no reason to … -
BritNed receives unbundling certificate
Transmission system operator BritNed Development Ltd. has received an unbundling certificate from the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM). BritNed has demonstrated to comply with the ‘unbundling requirements’. These requirements mandate … -
New consumer regulations make consumers the champions
On 13 June 2014, new consumer regulations will come into effect that will strengthen the position of consumers. That is why the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) today launched a campaign on its consumer portal ConsuWijzer.nl: “Consumers … -
Decision with regard to certification of BritNed finalised
BritNed Development Ltd. has demonstrated to comply with the ‘unbundling requirements’. Therefore, it has received an unbundling certificate from the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM). BritNed operates the electricity cable between …