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Waste company Shanks cleared to acquire rival Van Gansewinkel
Waste management company Shanks has been cleared to acquire its rival Van Gansewinkel. After an extensive investigation, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has come to the conclusion that the acquisition will leave sufficient room … -
ACM lowers fines on two online stores
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has lowered the fines on two online stores after the owners had filed an objection against the fining decisions. The fines initially amounted to EUR 50,000 for both online stores. In the objection … -
In memory of Jens Arnbak, former Chairman of OPTA, one of the predecessors of ACM
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Prof. Jens Arnbak As the first Chairman of the Commission of the Netherlands Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority (OPTA), Jens made a tremendous contribution to the development of the … -
Tariffs for transmission of natural gas to decrease gradually
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has set the rules that it will use to determine what the annual revenues of Dutch gas transmission system operator Gasunie Transport Services (GTS) can be for the next few years (2017-2021). For … -
Barriers to entry and expansion in the Dutch health insurance market
The ACM has conducted a study into barriers to entry and expansion in in the Dutch health insurance market. These barriers are an important reason for the lack of effective competition between health insurers. The study shows that high capital … -
No minimum pay rates in collective bargaining agreements for independent contractors
Independent contractors are business owners who decide for themselves at what price they accept assignments. Laying down minimum pay rates in collective bargaining agreements (or union contracts) for independent contractors undermines that basic …