Here's Why Apple Is Liable To Pay Regulatory Fine Of €5M

• Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) failed to comply with the requirements set by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) regarding payment systems for dating-app providers.

• The decision follows an investigation into Apple's statements of January 15, 2022.

• Apple now has to pay ACM the first penalty payment of €5 million.

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• The penalty could extend to a maximum of €50 million, if Apple did not act by the said order.

• Apple needs to allow dating-app providers to use payment systems other than Apple's payment system in the App Store.

• Additionally, dating-app providers should have the ability to refer to payment systems outside of the app.

• Price Action: AAPL shares traded lower by 2.73% at $158.05 on the last check Monday.

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