Monthly Archives: September 2016

LCH’s ForexClear service now with 24 members; $100bn in notional cleared last week

10 entities have increased or commenced activity in the last 6 months ForexClear now has 24 members of the service Over $100bn in notional cleared last week, the largest week since service’s inception in 2012 LONDON, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — LCH, … Read the full press release

Zandre Campos Recipient Of Distinguished Business Excellence Award

CEO of ABO Capital receives special recognition from the African community LISBON, Portugal, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABO Capital, a leading international investment firm headquartered in Angola, announced today that its CEO Zandre Campos was named one of the Top … Read the full press release

Telekom Deutschland GmbH appoints Walter Goldenits as new Director of Technology effective January 1, 2017

Transfer from Magyar Telekom to Telekom Deutschland GmbH. BONN, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective January 1, 2017, Walter Goldenits will become the new Director of Technology at Telekom Deutschland GmbH. At the same time, he will take over a leading … Read the full press release

AXIS M20 Series: Axis Communications introduces small, cost-efficient cameras with built-in infrared illumination

LUND, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations, new AXIS M20 Series features built-in infrared (IR) illumination for effective video surveillance even in the dark. The cameras offer complete coverage with a wide field of view and … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica to present at “Cybertech Europe 2016” in Rome on 29 September

•    A national public-private partnership based on European experience is the approach proposed by Leonardo-Finmeccanica •    New Leonardo report to focus on cyber intelligence in the main economic sectors •    Leonardo’s experience in cyber security to protect SME’s and professionals … Read the full press release

Oberthur Technologies’ Lasink™ solution deployed across Costa Rica to provide highly secure national ID cards

PARIS, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions today announced that, after its selection in 2015, its cutting-edge Lasink™ solution has started to be deployed across Costa Rica, through … Read the full press release

WPP to put emphasis on its growth in Western Continental Europe with Les Nouvelles Editions Indépendantes SAS investment

LONDON, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP announces that it is making an investment in Les Nouvelles Editions Indépendantes SAS (“LNEI”), the media group focused on investments in the French and international media sectors. Founded and controlled by Matthieu Pigasse, LNEI was … Read the full press release

GroupM appoints Kelly Clark as Global CEO

NEW YORK & LONDON, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — GroupM, the media investment group of WPP, today appointed Kelly Clark as Global CEO. Clark most recently served as the CEO of GroupM in North America from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that … Read the full press release

SGS issued its first Alliance for Water Stewardship certification to Olam International

GENEVA, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS has issued its first Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification to Olam International, in recognition of the company’s approach to water stewardship at its Aviv Coffee Plantation in Tanzania. This makes Olam International the first … Read the full press release

SGS acquires John R. McCrea Agency, Inc., an official designated inspection agency licensed by the US Department of Agriculture

GENEVA, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets and license of John R. McCrea Agency, Inc. (McCrea), an official designated inspection agency licensed by the US Department of Agriculture. McCrea is active in the … Read the full press release

Henkel recognises Dr. Kristin Ganske’s outstanding research with “Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2016”

Düsseldorf, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Yesterday, on September 22, Henkel presented the “Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2016” to Dr. Kristin Ganske for her outstanding research at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The award comes with a 3,000-euro grant. For her … Read the full press release

Henkel celebrates its 140th anniversary

Düsseldorf, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — One hundred and forty years ago, on September 26, 1876, Fritz Henkel founded the company Henkel & Cie with two business partners in Aachen. Having become its sole owner, he moved the firm’s headquarters to Düsseldorf … Read the full press release

PwC and GE Digital to help organisations harness the power of the Industrial Internet

The Alliance leverages PwC’s business transformation services and GE Digital’s PredixTM operating system to help clients develop customized solutions that help drive profitable growth NEW YORK, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — PwC and GE Digital (NYSE: GE) announced today that they have … Read the full press release

Icade’s CSR policy recognized by several financial and non-financial rating agencies

PARIS, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Several financial and non-financial rating agencies have acknowledged the quality of Icade’s CSR policy, as well as its transparent financial reporting. 5 th place in the GRESB ranking Like last year, Icade is classified as a … Read the full press release

Terna confirmed in the STOXX Global ESG Leaders Indices for the 6th consecutive year

Terna is included in the three sustainability indices that make up the general index The selection is made from 1,800 listed companies around the world ROME, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Further recognition of Terna’s sustainability; the company has been confirmed … Read the full press release

DONG Energy to create UK’s largest offshore wind operations and maintenance hub

DONG Energy is today announcing plans for a GBP multi-million investment in Grimsby to create the UK’s largest offshore wind operations and maintenance hub. FREDERICIA, Denmark, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Subject to planning approval, the new facility will be developed in … Read the full press release

Shareholder representatives appointed to DONG Energy’s Nomination Committee

The annual appointment of shareholder representatives to DONG Energy’s Nomination Committee has been completed. FREDERICIA, Denmark, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The following shareholder representatives have been appointed to DONG Energy’s Nomination Committee: Rasmus Lønborg (appointed by the Danish Ministry of Finance) … Read the full press release

DONG Energy, SmartWind Technologies: advanced radar system collecting three-dimensional data installed in Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm

DONG Energy and SmartWind Technologies have installed an advanced radar system collecting three-dimensional data on the wind flow in the Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm off England’s east coast. The project, the first of its kind in the world, represents … Read the full press release

DONG Energy, Danish Transport & Logistics Association, East Jutland Road Hauliers’ Association launch road safety campaign aimed at young road users

At DONG Energy, we are continuously striving to improve safety in and around our company. At the Studstrup Power Station, this has been translated into road safety courses for young road users. The road safety courses are held in collaboration … Read the full press release

Iveco, a CNH Industrial brand, presents its Z TRUCK at the 2016 IAA Show in Hannover, Germany

Iveco’s Zero-impact concept truck anticipates the shift to green energy and autonomous driving in long-distance haulage. LONDON, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Iveco, a brand of CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI), presented its world premiere IVECO Z TRUCK at the 2016 … Read the full press release