The United States, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom have announced an extension of their 2021 agreement to transition from existing digital services taxes (DSTs) and to align with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)/G20 Inclusive Framework through June 30, 2024. ACT | The App Association [...]
Washington, D.C. (February 8, 2024) ACT | The App Association, a global trade association fostering innovation in the app ecosystem, and Shtudy, the leading diversity hiring solution for tech companies and App Association member, proudly announce their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing diversity, innovation, and career growth in the tech [...]
Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, statement on Apple’s App Store DMA compliance plans: “Following the passage of the DMA, we have been waiting to see what the compliance plans would mean for our members. Our global members with EU clients and customers got some of their [...]
Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, statement on the announcement that Amazon and iRobot agreed to terminate Amazon’s pending acquisition of iRobot: “For our members and fellow innovators, acquisition is a critical path for future growth. Today’s announcement that Amazon is being forced to terminate the acquisition [...]
Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, statement on reports that competition officials from the European Commission (EC) intend to block Amazon’s acquisition of startup iRobot: “Restrictions on companies being acquired dim opportunities for our members. This possible limitation becomes a barrier to exit, and for our members, [...]