Daily Archives: 19, December 2012

University of Southampton embraces the open, online future of higher education

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — For over a decade the University of Southampton has been leading the open access and more recently the open data ‘revolutions’. Now Southampton is joining forces with the Open University, the UK leader in distance learning, as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Internet & Online, Technology, United Kingdom

STAGECOACH ANNOUNCES SENIOR APPOINTMENTS AT UK BUS DIVISION

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Stagecoach today (18 December 2012) announced a series of appointments at its UK Bus division as preparations continue for Robert Montgomery to take up the post of Managing Director at the business unit next year. Robert Montgomery, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

Central banks extend swap arrangements until February 2014

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Zurich, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Swiss National Bank today are announcing an extension of the existing temporary U.S. dollar liquidity swap arrangements through February 1, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Switzerland

Rezidor appoints Elie Younes as Senior Vice President, Head of Group Development

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Elie Younes as Senior Vice President, Head of Group Development effective 1st January 2013. Younes joined Rezidor’s regional office in Dubai in April 2010 as Vice President, Business … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Management, Travel

Autonomy, an HP Company, Delivers Legal and Compliance Performance Suite

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FRANKFURT, Germany, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Autonomy, an HP Company, today announced the availability of the Autonomy Legal & Compliance Performance Suite, a comprehensive offering designed to help chief compliance officers, chief legal officers and general counsel overcome the challenges associated … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Law, Technology

Deloitte comments on HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) writing to Swiss investors

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Tom Rowbotham, Deloitte tax partner said: “The ground-breaking agreement between the UK and the Swiss Confederation, which is about to come into force, has a clear timetable which Swiss banks need to comply with. Banks in Switzerland are notifying … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Law, Switzerland, United Kingdom

SAS UK: Public sector shrinks long-term, but figures up on 2001

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Government now employs a smaller percentage of the working population than it did in 1951 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 2011 Census data released today shows a dramatic shift in the demographics of the UK over the past 60 years, including significant … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Government, Technology, United Kingdom

CEP President announces Willem van der Brugge as new Secretary General

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — CEP President announces Willem van der Brugge as new Secretary General Dear Colleagues, I have the pleasure of announcing that Willem van der Brugge has been appointed to be the new Secretary General of CEP from 1 April … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Law, Management, Society

Kiln announces new hire with Lloyd’s China

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Kiln, the international specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group, today announced that it has appointed Gu Jin, an experienced reinsurance professional with extensive knowledge of the Chinese reinsurance market, to lead its new venture with Lloyd’s Insurance … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, Insurance, Management, United Kingdom

Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri, Turkey

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Brussels, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri in Turkey. The property featuring 240 rooms is scheduled to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Travel, Turkey

Autonomy, an HP Company, Delivers Marketing Performance Suite Designed for the Human Information Era

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Comprehensive offering allows marketers to understand, attract, engage and convert customers in real time FRANKFURT, Germany, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Autonomy, an HP Company, today delivered a comprehensive offering designed to help organizations dramatically increase market share, optimize marketing spend, and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

Mid-tier law firms consolidate as Top 100 see revenue growth slow for fourth consecutive quarter

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The UK’s top 100 law firms achieved fee income growth of 3.4% in the quarter ended 31 October 2012, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest Quarterly Legal Sector Survey from business advisory … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Law, United Kingdom

Marc Cerón meets Giovanni Tamburino in Rome

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — CEP President Marc Cerón met with Giovanni Tamburino, head of the Department of the Penitentiary Administration in Italy. Mr. Cerón was warmly received during his stay in Rome for the 17th CDAP Conference that took place 22-24 November, … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Italy, Law, Politics, Society

Hilti Christmas Delivery Schedule 2012 – 2013

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — With the Christmas holidays approaching, we want to ensure that all of our customers are aware of our delivery schedule so you can plan accordingly. The delivery schedule for Christmas 2012 – 2013 can be found below. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Liechtenstein, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom

Commission publishes report on current account surpluses in the EU

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Βrussels, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 1. The context Macroeconomic imbalances in the euro area and in the EU expanded significantly in the run-up to the financial crisis. The imbalances manifested themselves in significant and persistent divergence in the current accounts of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment

Ensuring sound public finances: Fiscal Sustainability Report 2012

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Brussels, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — What is the Fiscal Sustainability Report? The Fiscal Sustainability Report 2012 is a study produced by the services of the European Commission. The report analyses the sustainability of public finances in the Member States, looking in particular at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Decision on Albano is important milestone for entire Stockholm

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When the City Council of Stockholm adopted the local plan for the future campus Albano yesterday, it was an important milestone for higher education in the city. Albano is essential for both Stockholm University and the Royal Institute of Technology, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Sweden, Technology

Amey Appoints Seven Specialists onto Asset Management Team

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Leading infrastructure services provider Amey has appointed seven UK specialists in asset management into its strategic consulting team, to help deliver significant time and cost savings to customers. Charles Oldham, Jon Jarritt, Adam McCullough, Chris Beedie, Owen … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, United Kingdom

Comment piece: In response to the sad death of Jacintha Saldanha

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19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following on from the sad death of Jacintha Saldanha a nurse at the King Edward Vii Hospital today, please find below a comment piece from Samaritans. It reminds people that suicide is a complex issue and urges … Read the full press release →

Posted in Society, United Kingdom

The European banking union, a precondition to financial stability and a historical step forward for European integration

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Michel BARNIER – Member of the European Commission, responsible for Internal Market and Services Transatlantic Corporate Governance Dialogue Brussels, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, I would like to thank the European Corporate Governance Institute, and Chairman Jörgen HOLMQUIST, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Fee reduction extended for .eu dispute proceedings

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Brussels and Prague, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The fee for a basic .eu Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure will continue to be cut by 50% until the end of 2013, announced the .eu registry EURid and the Czech Arbitration Court (CAC), … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Czech Republic, European Union, Internet & Online, Law, Technology