Daily Archives: 27, June 2014

Deutsche Bank AG announced it completed approximately EUR 8.5 bn capital increase to reinforce its 2015+Strategy

Gross proceeds of approximately EUR 8.5 bn Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio on a fully-loaded CRD4 basis increases from 9.5% as of the end of the first quarter of 2014 to a pro forma 12.0% Frankfurt am Main, 7-6-2014 — … Read the full press release

Allianz: supertall construction boom pose new challenges for insurers, architects and contractors

2014 sees the 100th “supertall” building of over 300 meters built worldwide. More than half of world’s tallest buildings have been built in last four years, with the total supertall category almost tripling in the last seven years. The high rise … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas subsidiary Arval to form joint-venture with Qiangshen subsidiary Shanghai Ba-shi Car Rental Service Co. LTD.

Shanghai, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On June 19 2014, Arval, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas and an expert in the full-service leasing of multi-brand vehicles to companies, closed a deal with Shanghai Ba-shi Car Rental Service Co. LTD., a subsidiary of Qiangshen, … Read the full press release

FASHION STUDIO by Mercedes Benz debuts at BIKINI BERLIN from 3 – 22 July 2014

Stuttgart/Berlin, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the FASHION STUDIO by Mercedes-Benz, the brand with the star is establishing a unique platform, at BIKINI BERLIN from 3 – 22 July 2014, to show how designers, students and fashionistas from around the world … Read the full press release

Eni signs Production Sharing Contract with PetroVietnam for exploration of offshore Block 122 in Phu Khanh Basin, Vietnam

This new agreement confirms Eni’s interest to continue and consolidate its presence in Vietnam, where the company returned in 2012 and operates already three offshore exploration blocks. Hanoi, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni’s Ceo, Claudio Descalzi, today signed in Hanoi with … Read the full press release

Eni granted three prospection permits by the Algerian state company Sonatrach in onshore southern Algeria

The initiative strengthens the already excellent relations between Eni and Sonatrach and Eni’s strong presence in the country. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has been granted three prospection permits by Sonatrach, the Algerian state company. The permits … Read the full press release

Patrice Merrin appointed Independent Non-Executive Director at Glencore plc

Baar, Switzerland, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Glencore plc announces the appointment of Patrice Merrin as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect. Following initial roles with Molson and Canadian Pacific, Patrice E. Merrin worked at Sherritt, … Read the full press release

Glencore’s AUD589M investment in Ernest Henry Mining in north-west Queensland, Australia commences operations from new kilometre-deep hoisting shaft

Cloncurry, Australia, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Glencore’s AUD589 million investment in Ernest Henry Mining near Cloncurry in north-west Queensland, Australia, to transition from open pit to underground operations has celebrated a significant milestone; commencing operations from a new kilometre-deep hoisting shaft. … Read the full press release

AXA joins Nestlé and other premier European companies in “Alliance for Youth” to address youth unemployment in Europe

AXA commits to provide at least 20,000 youth with professional experience over the next five years in Europe AXA will help youth in Europe increase their employability PARIS, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — During a public event today in the presence of … Read the full press release

Audi to bring Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software platforms into cars

Intensive development work with Google and Apple New functions available in the first Audi models starting in 2015 Milestone in smartphone integration Silicon Valley / Ingolstadt, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is bringing the Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software … Read the full press release