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Dutch consumer watchdog investigating low savings interest rates at Dutch banks
1 year, 2 months ago

Dutch consumer watchdog investigating low savings interest rates at Dutch banks

NL Times  

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets announced on Monday that it will conduct an investigation into the development of savings interest rates and competition in the Dutch savings market. According to the consumer watchdog, there are indications that Dutch consumers benefit only to a limited extent from the increased interest rates in the European market. The Ministry of Finance …

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Travel agencies still too vague about prices for package holidays: ACM
1 year, 5 months ago

Travel agencies still too vague about prices for package holidays: ACM

NL Times  

Travel organizations are still too vague with their prices for package holidays, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets concluded after investigating the 12 most prominent providers of these holiday packages. We expect all parties to state their prices, including all mandatory costs, and that the offer can also be booked for the indicated price.” The ACM sent a letter …

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Energy companies misleading customers looking for cheaper contracts: ACM
1 year, 7 months ago

Energy companies misleading customers looking for cheaper contracts: ACM

NL Times  

Energy companies are increasingly misleading consumers looking for cheaper energy bills. “Unfortunately, with the energy market getting going, we are seeing an increase in the number of reports of aggressive and misleading recruitment for new energy contracts,” said Edwin van Houten, consumer director at the ACM. “We are investigating companies that we receive a lot of complaints about.” For a …

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Watchdog tightens rules for early termination of energy contracts
1 year, 11 months ago

Watchdog tightens rules for early termination of energy contracts

NL Times  

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets tightened its rules for the early termination of energy contracts. Customers can switch contracts without significant penalties, but the energy company still has to pay high purchase prices for energy in advance. “Suppliers are concerned that consumers with a permanent contract will switch quickly due to the low cancellation fee as soon as …

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IIT Madras to offer course in advanced quantum computing
2 years, 1 month ago

IIT Madras to offer course in advanced quantum computing

The Hindu  

A fortnight-long course on advanced quantum computing will be offered at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras from December 5 to 16 for persons from industry and government organisations. According to institute director V. Kamakoti, the course would help participants explore and expand the possibility of using quantum computers for high performance tasks across domains. Head of MCQuICC Anil Prabhakar said, …

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Energy companies making more households sign variable rate contracts
2 years, 4 months ago

Energy companies making more households sign variable rate contracts

NL Times  

The number of Netherlands households with a variable energy rate increased from 50 to 56 percent in the past months. According to the Netherlands’ Authority for Consumers and Markets, energy companies largely stopped giving fixed-rate contracts due to the strongly fluctuating prices and unrest in the energy market. The number of energy contracts with a variable rate increased by approximately …

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KPN lowers fiber opting leasing rates at watchdog's insistence
2 years, 4 months ago

KPN lowers fiber opting leasing rates at watchdog's insistence

NL Times  

KPN and Glaspoort will apply lower leasing rates for access to the fiber optic network from Friday. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets urged the network providers to reduce their rates for other parties who want to offer internet service via their fiber optic network. According to the watchdog, KPN and Glaspoort’s previous rates were so high that there …

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Dutch authority also investigating Google after dating apps complaint
2 years, 8 months ago

Dutch authority also investigating Google after dating apps complaint

NL Times  

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets launched an investigation into Google's conditions for app providers in the Google Play Store. According to the ACM, Match Group also claims that Google prohibits all references to other payment options within the app store for Android, Google's operating system. Match Group previously also filed a complaint about the conditions Apple imposed on …

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Apple Has Not Fully Complied With Order to Open Up App Store, Says Dutch Watchdog
2 years, 9 months ago

Apple Has Not Fully Complied With Order to Open Up App Store, Says Dutch Watchdog

News 18  

BRUSSELS: Apple is set to be hit with another fine next week for not fully complying with an order to open its App Store to rival forms of payment for dating apps in the Netherlands, Dutch antitrust watchdog ACM told Reuters. The iPhone maker has already racked up 45 million euros in penalties to date as ACM has slapped weekly …

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Dutch regulator tells Apple to allow apps to use payment processors
3 years ago

Dutch regulator tells Apple to allow apps to use payment processors

NL Times  

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets ordered Apple to make it possible for dating apps to accept payment systems outside of the App Store system. The ACM's objection to the App Store policy was rumored months ago, but immediately after the regulator issued its demand, Apple filed a court case and asked that the case be handled behind closed …

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Many vouchers for canceled events don't follow agreements: Market Authority
4 years, 7 months ago

Many vouchers for canceled events don't follow agreements: Market Authority

NL Times  

Many companies that offer their customers vouchers for events canceled due to the coronavirus do not follow all the applicable agreements, the authority on consumer and markets ACM said after checking 180 voucher regulations for canceled concerts, festivals, sports matches and other events. A voucher is a reasonable alternative, but only if it is a fully-fledged replacement and consumers know …

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Australian Community Media to suspend multiple country newspapers
4 years, 8 months ago

Australian Community Media to suspend multiple country newspapers

ABC  

It is feared dozens of regional newspapers across Australia will close temporarily amid a business downturn due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Key points: A journalist says she and untold numbers of other staff have been "left in limbo" after a major regional media company announced a halt to some operations A NSW MP says she is determined to try and …

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