Daily Archives: 21, April 2016

Centrica plc remains on track to achieve the targets set out at its Preliminary Results on 18 February 2016

In advance of its 2016 Annual General Meeting to be held at 11am today, Centrica plc is providing an update on its business performance. LONDON, 21-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Company continues to make good progress against its strategic priorities … Read the full press release

Erdgas aus dem kaspischen Raum nach Europa transportieren: Salzgitter-Konzern erhält weiteren Großrohr-Auftrag für Trans-Adria-Pipeline

Salzgitter, Germany, 21-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Salzgitter-Konzern wird auch für den 110 km langen Offshore-Teil der Trans-Adria-Pipeline (TAP) mehr als 71.000 t Großrohre in der Abmessung von 36 Zoll liefern. Die Leitung soll künftig Erdgas aus dem kaspischen Raum nach … Read the full press release

Halifax launches an online banking feature to give customers greater insight into available funds

Online feature will give customers greater insight into available funds LONDON, 21-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Halifax is further enhancing the services its current account customers receive with the launch of ‘Balance Extra’, an online banking feature which provides a simple … Read the full press release

16 Asia-Pacific technology-focused start-up entrepreneurs to take part in EY’s Accelerating Entrepreneurs program

The 16 will receive ongoing mentoring and coaching and will network with leading global entrepreneurs at EY’s upcoming Strategic Growth Forum in China Participants have been selected from Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Mongolia, Australia and New Zealand HONG KONG, … Read the full press release

EY’s 14th Global Fraud Survey: increased pressure on GOVs to act and companies to identify and mitigate fraud, bribery and corruption issues

Overwhelming support for enhanced beneficial ownership transparency: 91% agree Corruption levels are persistent: 39% say its widespread in their country Pressure continues to bring out the worst in executives: 42% justify unethical behavior Data privacy issues are creating complexity for … Read the full press release

EY one of the few organizations to be named a leader in all of the IDC MarketScape reports

The recognition is for global, Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions LONDON, 21-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EY has been recognized as a leader for business consulting globally and in the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions by IDC in its annual report … Read the full press release

VC levels will moderate in 2016 as investors switch to a focus on execution

Companies in the venture capital (VC) pipeline can expect more scrutiny over their ability to execute More activity anticipated in China this year following seven-fold increase over the last five years LONDON, 21-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — 2016 looks set to be … Read the full press release

CaixaBank bids EUR 1.113 per share in cash for all the shares it does not own in BPI

The offer, with a price of EUR 1.113 per share, reflects the volume weighted average share price of the last six months and values BPI at EUR 1,622 million. CaixaBank has requested the ECB to suspend any possible sanctions against … Read the full press release

Inmarsat demonstrated its first transcontinental live demonstration of the high quality broadcast capabilities of Global Xpress at NAB in Las Vegas

The launch of the Global Xpress service offers ‘new opportunities’ to enhance capabilities for newsgathering, broadcasters and content creators worldwide Las Vegas, 21-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat today detailed its strategy for addressing the mobile journalism and broadcasting market worldwide. Inmarsat … Read the full press release

Inditex donates 200,000 euros to help Ecuador deal with the devastating earthquake

Arteixo, Spain, 21-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The contribution adds to the one million euros already donated by the Group since 2009 for social projects carried out in the country by Entreculturas The fund is for emergency activities concerning basic necessities being … Read the full press release