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ACM: advertised prices for second-hand cars must be clearer
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has launched an investigation into the advertised prices of second-hand cars. ACM has found there is often a lot of uncertainty about the prices in the advertisements, and about what consumers … -
ACM to join collective that combats tech support scams
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will join a public-private collective, which was launched today, combating international tech support scams. As part of this collaboration, the government will work together with banks, telecom … -
More opportunities and options for consumers in 2017
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in 2017 booked great results for consumers, governments, and businesses alike. In all, ACM saved Dutch society around EUR 1 billion in 2017. It did so by using a broad range of instruments. Both … -
ACM: the digital revolution offers both risks and opportunities
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has made the digital economy one of its top priorities for 2018 and 2019. In its annual publication called InSight, which is presented to lawmakers, ACM outlines several consequences of the rapid … -
Insight 2018
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has made the digital economy one of its top priorities for 2018 and 2019. In its annual publication called InSight, which is presented to lawmakers, ACM outlines several consequences of the rapid … -
ACM fines Westland Infra Netbeheer for supplying energy meters
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine of EUR 600,000 on distribution system operator Westland Infra Netbeheer for supplying gas meters and electricity meters to large-scale users between 1 January 2013 and 1 January … -
Collaboration between Bundeskartellamt and ACM leads to settlements in towage sector
Today, the German competition authority, the Bundeskartellamt, announced it has reached settlements with three undertakings and their executives, totalling approximately EUR 13 million in connection with their involvement in a cartel in the harbour towage … -
ACM: ‘Give fintechs room to innovate on the payment system’
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will be keeping a close watch on whether or not banks grant providers of new payment products access to payment information. The reason is that ACM believes there is a genuine risk of new providers … -
Regulatory fees do not constitute obstacles for new providers in the financial sector
Regulatory fees do not have any effect on the entry or growth of new providers in the financial sector, the so-called ‘fintechs’. More critical questions are whether or not these new providers are able to find highly-qualified staff, and whether there is … -
ACM reminds telecom providers of data-roaming tariff change
On January 1, 2018, one small element of the roaming tariffs will change, which is the maximum wholesale tariff for data roaming. With this tariff, telecom providers are able to determine how many gigabytes their customers are allowed to use at local …