Daily Archives: 1, August 2016

Pension freedoms: New research from Aviva highlights the need for vigilance to ensure the long-term interests of savers are protected

New HMRC figures show that the pension freedoms payments have more than doubled from Q1 to Q2 2016 Aviva insight, however, shows the need for vigilance to ensure that customer’s assets – savings and property – are sufficient to meet … Read the full press release

Société Générale Group’s ALD Automotive now with a fleet of more than 1.3 million vehicles around the world

PARIS, 01-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ALD Automotive has reached a new milestone and manages a fleet of more than 1.3 million ¹ vehicles around the world. This achievement is the result of the recent acquisition of Parcours last spring, together … Read the full press release

Societe Generale partners with Rugby India

Partners with Rugby India to promote the sport MUMBAI, 01-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Societe Generale, today announced its partnership with Rugby India, to promote the sport in the country. Societe Generale comes on board as the ‘Financial Partner of Rugby … Read the full press release

Vodafone unveils proof-of-concept child’s sun hat and suitcase using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies

NEWBURY, UK, 01-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone develops proof-of-concept ‘Smart Summer’ connected swimwear, child’s sun hat and suitcase using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies ‘Smart Summer’ concept designs to prevent sunburn, help prevent small children from wandering off on the beach … Read the full press release

Vodafone Group announced new appointments for the Group’s Africa, Middle East and Asia-Pacific (AMAP) region

NEWBURY, UK, 01-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone Group today announced the appointment of Serpil Timuray as Chief Commercial Operations and Strategy Officer and the appointment of Vivek Badrinath as Serpil Timuray’s successor as Chief Executive for the Group’s Africa, Middle East … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange: New China-focused ETF from ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management (International) Company Limited (“ICBCCS”)

Tenth RQFII ETF to list on London Stock Exchange ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management (International) Company Limited becomes seventh Chinese ETF issuer on London Stock Exchange ETF launched in partnership with WisdomTree Further cements LSEG’s position as partner of choice … Read the full press release

Carsharing: Deutsche Post launches innovative solution to verify drivers’ identity and licenses

Deutsche Post and DriveNow launch pilot enabling new customers to register completely online Customer identity and driving license verification in minutes with ID and driver’s license photos and short video clip POSTIDENT by Photo takes away the search for a … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post DHL Group unveils $137 million investment plan for the U.S. domestic and cross-border e-commerce market

Deutsche Post DHL Group exploits booming U.S. e-commerce business DHL eCommerce significantly expands capabilities for the worldwide cross-border e-commerce market, reaching $1 trillion by 2020 Renowned German soccer club FC Bayern Munich welcomes the Group’s increasing logistics service capabilities in … Read the full press release

Prudential: the average retired UK household benefits by as much as £17,500 a year from direct and indirect financial support

Average annual pensioner benefits and concessions worth £17,500 Pensioners say OAP discounts save them more than £1,000 a year on discretionary spending More than one in three could not afford a trip to the dentist or optician if charged the … Read the full press release

BMW Connected launches in August in selected European markets to seamlessly integrate the vehicle into the user’s digital life

BMW has been connecting driver and vehicle for years now with ConnectedDrive. With the launch of BMW Connected in August in selected European markets, BMW is bringing out an all-encompassing digital concept that provides a seamless services experience covering all … Read the full press release