Baar, Switzerland, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika is acquiring the business of Klebag Chemie AG, a manufacturer of adhesives for the sealing, bonding and flooring markets. The takeover strengthens Sika’s position in the Swiss interior finishing sector. Last financial year, Klebag generated … Read the full press release
London/Paris, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Europe reached an all-time high last year, according to EY’s annual European Attractiveness Survey. The report, now in its 12th year, combines an analysis of international investment into Europe over the last year with a … Read the full press release
PARIS, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Stephan Dixmier was appointed Chief Executive officer of Natixis Intertitres and deputy Chief Executive Officer of Natixis Interépargne. Stephan Dixmier began his career in 1991 at Caisse Centrale des Banques Populaires in the securities information systems. … Read the full press release
PARIS, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Natixis will provide long-term project financing for the design, construction, and operation of the Gemini offshore wind project in the Netherlands, the largest ever project financed transaction to close in the offshore wind sector. Project Gemini … Read the full press release
Opens Security unit as central office for security processes, partnerships and guidance for product development Espoo, Finland, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia today announced the launch of a dedicated Security unit to ensure new products have security baked in, enhance the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Management, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Marc Rouanne, Nokia, security processes, Security unit
Eschborn, Germany, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The international derivatives market Eurex Exchange is further expanding its interest rate derivatives segment. Effective 1 September, physically deliverable Euro-Swap Futures will be available. The new Euro-Swap Futures contracts are based on euro-denominated interest rate … Read the full press release
Posted in Financial, Germany, Investment
Tagged Eurex Exchange, Euro-Swap Futures, Mehtap Dinc
New report on Clearstream’s network links to help depositary banks meet asset monitoring and due diligence requirements under AIFMD and UCITS V/Under AIFMD, depositary banks will be required to provide oversight of the fund’s investment activities to keep custody risk … Read the full press release
Eschborn, Germany, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurex Exchange, the international derivatives market of Deutsche Börse Group, is to extend its product range by introducing foreign exchange (FX) derivatives as a new asset class. Effective 7 July 2014, exchange-traded currency futures and options … Read the full press release
Posted in Financial, Germany, Investment
Tagged Eurex Exchange, foreign exchange, Mehtap Dinc, Thomas Book
Leicestershire, UK, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A group of Loughborough University students have devised a unique ‘swarm’ system using smart unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that could be the future for mountain search and rescue. The 13 undergraduates were challenged to design and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Education, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aeronautical MEng degreE, Alex Cook, Chris Hughes, Dr Gary Page, Iain Forbes Brown, James Baines, James Whitehead, Jitinder Johal, Loughborough University, Mudasser Iqbal, Oliver Boldero, Oliver Meager, Phillip Loughlin, search and rescue mission, Simon Howroyd, Skywalker X8, Stephen Clarkson, Sufal Basnyt, Thomas Offord, UAV, unmanned aerial vehicles
PARIS, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — CACEIS provides depository services for real estate and other physical assets in Sal. Oppenheim’s open- and closed-ended funds in Germany. Sal. Oppenheim and CACEIS are working closely together to ensure all concerned funds will be migrated … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Germany, Management
Tagged CACEIS, depository services, Holger Sepp, Sal. Oppenheim’s, Wolfgang Leoni
Belfast, United Kingdom, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has awarded GRAHAM Facilities Management a £2 million contract which will last for three years. The contract will see a team of 22 GRAHAM staff provide a mix of services … Read the full press release
Paris, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Total signed today an agreement with Lukoil creating a joint venture (JV) to explore and develop the tight oil potential of the Bazhenov play in Western Siberia. Total will hold 49% of the JV and Lukoil … Read the full press release
Düsseldorf, Germany, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON received the “European Cleantech Corporation of the Year” award yesterday at the 10th European Cleantech Forum in Stockholm (Sweden), organized by Cleantech Group, developer of the i3 market intelligence platform. Every year, one company … Read the full press release
London, UK, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has installed the innovative Promas Lite propulsion system on SuperStar Virgo, the first vessel in South East Asia to be equipped with this efficient and fuel saving system. Promas Lite is an integrated propeller and rudder system … Read the full press release
11th operator of world’s largest and most efficient aircraft Blagnac, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380, becoming the eleventh operator of the type in the world. The A380 was handed over to … Read the full press release
Annual ranking of CNN Expansion Magazine and the consulting “TOP Companies” for companies with fewer than 500 employees. Mexico D.F., 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space in Mexico has been recognized for the fourth consecutive time in the “Top Companies” … Read the full press release
PARIS, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — After the CTIC incubator in Senegal and the Ebène project in Mauritius, Orange announces the opening of the first start-up incubator in Niger. Orange Niger and its local partners* have helped to set-up CIPMEN, a small- and … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Internet & Online, Marketing, Small Business, Technology, Telecom
Tagged CIPMEN, CTIC incubator in Senegal, Orange, start-up incubator in Niger
PARIS, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange is an official supplier to Roland Garros for the 10th year in a row, and will be making the very best of 4G technology available for tennis fans during the event, which is scheduled to run … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, France, Internet & Online, Sports, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 4G, France Télévison, oland Garros tournament grounds, Orange, Orange Block, Roland Garros
PARIS, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Following on from the success of the past three years, today Orange is launching the 2014 edition of the Orange African Social Venture Prize. A new category has been introduced for the fourth edition: the “Orange … Read the full press release
“Tenacious” students from Durham University have won a trip to India as part of an initiative to increase employee diversity at RBS and raise money for The Prince’s Trust. Edinburgh, Scotland, 26-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The initiative, called An Indian Summer, starts with … Read the full press release
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