Daily Archives: 2, February 2016

Shell to sell its 51% shareholding in Shell Refining Company (SRC) in Malaysia for $66.3 million

THE HAGUE, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell has reached a conditional agreement with Malaysia Hengyuan International Limited (MHIL) for the sale of its 51% shareholding in the Shell Refining Company (SRC) in Malaysia for $66.3 million. It is MHIL’s intention for … Read the full press release

ŠKODA to showcase its SUV vision at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show

Outlook: ŠKODA VisionS shows the future of ŠKODA’s SUV portfolio Presence: Modern, powerful, expressive design language Extremely spacious: Now with three rows of seats and a total length of 4.70 m Mladá Boleslav, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA communicates their … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Chief Risk Officer Stuart Lewis: We are committed to playing our part in helping the banking industry to rebuild trust in the UK and further afield

14-member group announces recommendations following six month consultation FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Industry leadership is critical to rebuild trust in the UK banking sector, a group of senior bankers and stakeholders including Stuart Lewis, Chief Risk Officer, said … Read the full press release

Allianz the only insurer to be included in the Top 50 of the world’s strongest brands in 2016

Allianz brand tops the Insurance Top 50 ranking for third year in a row Allianz is the only insurer to rank amongst the world’s 50 strongest brands in 2016 Brand value of Allianz at €18.6bn, up 8.1% from 2015 MUNICH, … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas Head of Corporate Trade and Treasury Solutions Marc Carlos on the first Blockchain Bizhackathon organised by BNP Paribas on Transaction Banking activities

The first Blockchain Bizhackathon organised by BNP Paribas on Transaction Banking activities has just ended. Initiated by the Corporate Trade and Treasury Solutions team, the aim was to assess real-world potential blockchain technology applications for use in both trade finance … Read the full press release

Climate change: BNP Paribas Foundation launches new call for projects across Europe

In 2016, the BNP Paribas Foundation is launching a new call for projects in Europe, with the aim of selecting 4-7 research projects that will increase our understanding about the climate, climate change and their consequences for our environment and … Read the full press release

Daimler, ACCUMOTIVE, Stadtwerke Hannover AG to build new battery storage facility this year

Cooperation between Daimler, ACCUMOTIVE and enercity extends value chain for electromotive batteries Efficient dual use improves life cycle assessment and life cycle costs of e-mobility Development of 15 MW battery storage facility by the end of 2016 Interaction of e-mobility … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates 25-year post-reunification success story at its Ludwigsfelde production plant in Brandenburg

Event to celebrate the anniversary of its foundation Plant, situated in the state of Brandenburg, leads the way when it comes to innovative production systems Over 660,000 vans successfully produced since 1991 750 million euros invested by Daimler since plant’s … Read the full press release

Volkswagen moves ahead towards resolving the NOx emissions issue in Europe

• In Berlin German Minister of Transport, Alexander Dobrindt, and Chairman of the Board of Management Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand, Dr Herbert Diess, heard more about the practical implementation of the measures • An important step towards resolving the NOx … Read the full press release

Christoph Adomat appointed interim head of Corporate & Business Communications at Volkswagen

New function for Christoph Adomat WOLFSBURG, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Christoph Adomat (49) has been appointed interim head of Corporate & Business Communications at the Volkswagen brand with immediate effect. Christoph Adomat was previously the Group and brand press spokesperson … Read the full press release