Monthly Archives: April 2014

Michael Solender appointed Global Vice Chair and General Counsel at EY

Ron Hauben to succeed Solender as General Counsel of Ernst & Young LLP US London, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — EY is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Solender as Global Vice Chair and General Counsel, effective today, to carry out the … Read the full press release

Societe Fonciere Lyonnaise announced Qatari controlled DIC Holding entered its capital by up to 8.55%

Paris, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SFL takes note that DIC Holding LLC(*) has entered its capital by up to 8.55% and that Predica / Crédit Agricole Assurances have increased their holding from 5.09% to 12.34%. As a result of this transaction, Predica … Read the full press release

HSBC’s “The Value of Education: Springboard for success” report reveals parents expect university education to prepare their child for successful career

LONDON, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Parents increasingly expect a good return on investment from sending their child to university according to a new report from HSBC, The Value of Education: Springboard for success. The report, which surveyed over 4,500 parents in 15 countries, … Read the full press release

Nokia Solutions and Networks and NYU WIRELESS to host first Brooklyn 5G Summit on April 23-25 in Brooklyn, New York

Mobile industry leaders, academia to explore the future of 5G wireless New York, USA, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia Solutions and Networks and the NYU WIRELESS Research Center at the New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering are jointly organizing the first Brooklyn … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse AG: new db x-trackers ETF on Indonesian government bonds started trading in the XTF segment on Xetra

Frankfurt, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new db x-trackers bond index fund from the ETF section of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management has been tradable in the XTF segment on Xetra since Thursday. ETF name: db x-trackers II Markit iBoxx ABF … Read the full press release

Credit Suisse and Switzerland Global Enterprise released their Swiss SME export indicator results for Q2 2014

Zurich, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The outlook for foreign demand for Swiss export goods receded slightly from the previous quarter. It has dimmed particularly for exports to Asian markets. Nevertheless, Swiss SMEs remain just as optimistic as before. Export sentiment hasn’t … Read the full press release

MAYKOR member GMCS passed the certification for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013

Moscow, Russia, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GMCS, a member of MAYKOR, has successfully passed the certification for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013, conducted by leading experts of Microsoft Business Solutions. GMCS specialists have demonstrated a high level of functional knowledge, technology and mobile … Read the full press release

Transocean issues its comprehensive Fleet Status Report

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) today issued a comprehensive Fleet Status Report which provides the current status and contract information for the company’s entire fleet of offshore drilling rigs. The total value of new contracts … Read the full press release

GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT S.A. and ELECTRAFINA shareholders approved all the resolutions in regard to the merger of GBL by ELECTRAFINA

Brussels, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The shareholders of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT S.A. (GBL) and ELECTRAFINA, at their Extraordinary General Meetings on April 26th 2001, unanimously approved all the resolutions put before them in relation with the merger by absorption of GBL by … Read the full press release

Improvisation genius Ross Noble to return to UKTV’s Dave channel for second series of Ross Noble Freewheeling

LONDON, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Improvisation genius Ross Noble will return to UKTV’s Dave channel for a second series of Ross Noble Freewheeling (6×60’), a show driven by Ross’ loyal Twitter following and where literally anything can happen. The second series … Read the full press release

Henkel to present innovations and proven adhesives systems at the Interpack show

Düsseldorf, Germany, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel will be present at the Interpack show this year with numerous innovations and proven adhesives systems. The focus is on solutions that Henkel has engineered in response to the requirements of the packaging industry. … Read the full press release

SGS to provide supply chain services for power generation projects planned in the Philippines for FDC Misamis Power Corporation

Makati City, Philippines, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In February 2014, FDC Misamis Power Corporation ordered SGS supply chain services for power generation projects planned in the Philippines. The three-year project, running from March 2014 until February 2017 marks the first collaboration between … Read the full press release

Triton advised funds to acquire GEA Group’s heat exchangers business for €1.3 billion

Bochum/Duesseldorf, Germany, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Funds advised by Triton (“Triton”) have entered into an agreement to acquire GEA Group’s heat exchangers business for an enterprise value of approximately €1.3 billion. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust … Read the full press release

ROSATOM and MMC Norilsk Nickel sign cooperation agreement on social and economic development of Zabaikalskiy region

MOSCOW, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ROSATOM and MMC Norilsk Nickel have signed a cooperation agreement on social and economic development of Zabaikalskiy region. The top-priority items of the agreement refer to the growth of the mining sector of the region. The … Read the full press release

Sky launched new tool on Twitter to let its customers watch or record TV shows, sporting events and movies by clicking icons within Tweets

LONDON, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky has started to trial #WatchOnSky, a brand new tool on Twitter that lets Sky customers watch or record TV shows, sporting events and movies by simply clicking icons contained within a Tweet. Twitter users who … Read the full press release

ALFAcashier ist eine völlig neue und bequeme Möglichkeit, Bitcoins in USD/EURO zu tauschen

Bitcoin hat mittlerweile globale Popularität und wird weltweit von Dienstleistern und Online-Händlern akzeptiert. Deshalb ist ein schneller und zuverlässiger Umtausch in konventionelle Währungen für viele Geschäfts- und Privatleute heute wichtiger als je zuvor. Die Währungsbörse der nächsten Generation von ALFAcashier … Read the full press release

Banco Santander’s chairman Emilio Botín met with Bank of Shanghai chairman Fan Yifei in China

Emilio Botín and the chairman of Bank of Shanghai meet to review progress in their alliance. The two banks sign a cooperation agreement for universities, to encourage International mobility. Six of China’s most prestigious universities will take part. Botín holds … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Bank successfully placed its EUR 1.29 billion worth Auto ABS (Asset-Backed Securities) transaction Driver 12

Securitised receivables volume amounts to around EUR 1.29 billion Braunschweig, Germany, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen Bank GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, has today successfully placed its Auto ABS (Asset-Backed Securities) transaction, Driver 12, on the market … Read the full press release

Michael Kors and Luxottica Group announced eyewear license agreement for the Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors eyewear

HONG KONG/MILAN, ITALY, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE: KORS) and Luxottica Group (MTA: LUX) (NYSE: LUX) announced today that they have signed a new and exclusive eyewear license agreement for the Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors … Read the full press release

Loughborough awarded £1.1 million as part of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Partnerships programme

Loughborough has been awarded more than £1.1 million as part of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) programme. Loughborough, UK, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Previously known as Doctoral Training Grants, DTPs are allocated each year on … Read the full press release