Daily Archives: 29, September 2014

Czech car maker ŠKODA made motorsport history by clinching a double title early in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC)

ŠKODA clinches the manufacturers’ and drivers’ championships early Third consecutive APRC title Czech factory driver Kopecký claims his second continental title after winning the European Rally Championship in 2013 Fifth win for ŠKODA in round five of the season Fabia … Read the full press release

Volkswagen recognized its 100 best international service partners with the Volkswagen Service Quality Award

Service Quality Award 2014 presented to 100 international Volkswagen partners from 30 countries Seven dealerships inducted into VSQA Hall of Fame Wolfsburg / Dresden, 29-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —Volkswagen has recognized its 100 best international service partners with the Volkswagen Service … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group: Automobili Lamborghini obtains certification from TÜV for its carbon fiber car repair service, world’s first within the automotive industry

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 29-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Automobili Lamborghini has obtained certification from TÜV for its carbon fiber car repair service over the entire product range. The certificate was presented today at the company’s Sant’Agata Bolognese headquarters in the presence of … Read the full press release

The London Metal Exchange announces new fee schedule to support the ongoing programme of investment

Tariff simplified to give all-in transaction fee in a single currency Discounts offered for some trade types, including Ring trades Supports continued investment in IT, systems and service provisions LONDON, 29-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The London Metal Exchange (LME) today … Read the full press release

Allianz: PIMCO appointed Daniel Ivascyn as Group Chief Investment Officer succeeding William H. Gross

Firm Names Andrew Balls, Mark Kiesel, Virginie Maisonneuve, Scott Mather and Mihir Worah Chief Investment Officers Mr. Kiesel, Mr. Mather and Mr. Worah named Portfolio Managers for Total Return Fund Saumil Parikh, Mr. Ivascyn, and Mohsen Fahmi named Portfolio Managers … Read the full press release

L’Atelier BNP Paribas announced the appointment of Nathalie Doré as the CEO of its San Francisco-based American subsidiary

Paris, San Francisco, 29-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — L’Atelier BNP Paribas has announced the appointment of Nathalie Doré as the CEO of its San Francisco-based American subsidiary. She is succeeding Sergi Herrero. Nathalie Doré will report to Louis Treussard, CEO of … Read the full press release

Jean Lemierre named BNP Paribas Chairman of the Board

During its meeting today, the Board of Directors of BNP Paribas acknowledged Baudouin Prot’s decision to step down as Chairman and Director as of 1 December 2014. The Board will meet on this same date to appoint, following the proposal … Read the full press release

Eni wins 3 new exploration licenses in Egypt as a result of the competitive 2013 EGPC and EGAS bid rounds

Eni continues to renew, expand and diversify its exploration portfolio. In the last months, Eni has entered into new countries, such as South Africa and Myanmar, and acquired new areas like, such as in China and Vietnam. San Donato Milanese … Read the full press release

Glencore completes sale of its interest in Frieda River Project in Papua New Guinea to PanAust Limited

Baar, Switzerland, 29-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — We refer to Glencore plc’s (“Glencore”) announcement on 31 October 2013 relating to the execution of a share sale agreement (“SSA”) with PanAust Limited (“PanAust”) for the sale of its interest in the Frieda River … Read the full press release

Glencore plc to host series sell-side analyst visits in Australia and New Caledonia from 29 September to 2 October 2014

Baar, Switzerland, 29-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Glencore plc (“Glencore”) announces that it will host a series sell-side analyst visits in Australia and New Caledonia from 29 September to 2 October 2014. The visits will focus on the following operations: • Ravensworth … Read the full press release

Shell, BP, Maersk, Stena, NYK, MOL and “K” Line Joint Shipping Initiative give $1.5M additional funds to UNDP’s “Alternative Livelihoods to Piracy in Puntland and Central Regions of Somalia” project

The Joint Shipping Initiative – made up of Shell, BP, Maersk, Stena and Japanese shipping companies NYK, MOL and “K” Line – today announced it has given $1.5 million of additional funds to a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project … Read the full press release