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EIB lends EUR 101M in support of East African businesses

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, June 2013

28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Investment by companies across East Africa will benefit from three new lending programmes totaling EUR 101.5 million backed by the European Investment Bank formally agreed today. Three local banks Chase Bank, the East African Development Bank and … Read the full press release

ISS Group reports Q1 2013 results

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, May 2013

Revenue for the first quarter of 2013 amounted to DKK 19.5 billion – driven by an organic growth of 2.7% Operating margin was 4.4% compared with 4.5% for the same period in 2012 Net profit was DKK 71 million compared … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank successfully prices USD 5 billion 3-year benchmark

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, April 2013

19-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Investment Bank (‘EIB’) priced a new Global benchmark issue in the 3-year sector. This is EIB’s second US Dollar Global benchmark in 2013, and its first appearance in this tenor since May 2012. The issue … Read the full press release

New Composition of the Board of Directors of Sanofi

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, March 2013

Paris, France, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At its meeting held on March 5, 2013, the Board of Directors of Sanofi decided to propose the appointment of a new independent Director, Mrs. Fabienne Lecorvaisier, during the General Shareholders’ meeting of May 3, 2013. … Read the full press release

BT Sport logo mixes heritage and innovation

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, February 2013

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BT today revealed its new BT Sport logo ahead of the company’s launch of new sports channels in the summer. The logo, which was developed by Red Bee Media, mixes the BT Connected World brand imagery with … Read the full press release

Sky Sports awarded comprehensive Premier League highlights rights

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, February 2013

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sky Sports has been awarded more Premier League rights, cementing its position as the home of the Premier League and confirming the 2013/14 season as the biggest ever for Sky Sports. The three-year agreement means that each … Read the full press release

DKB begibt erfolgreich einen Öffentlichen Pfandbrief im Volumen von 500 Mio. Euro

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, February 2013

Berlin, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) hat erfolgreich einen Öffentlichen Pfandbrief mit einem Volumen von 500 Mio. EUR nach kurzer Vermarktungsperiode platziert. Die Emission wurde begleitet von einem Bankenkonsortium bestehend aus BayernLB, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, UniCredit und … Read the full press release

Clare Balding to front her own sports chatshow on BT Sport

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2013

Award-winning broadcaster Clare Balding has signed up to present a unique programme for BT Sport. The presenter and broadcaster, who was highly praised for her brilliant work fronting the BBC London 2012 Olympics and Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage, will present … Read the full press release

Barclays supports PACT with £5m facility to help set up new secondary school

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, January 2013

30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays has provided PACT Educational Trust, the charity behind Clapham-based Oliver House Preparatory School and Oakwood School in Surrey, with a £1.6m loan to support the acquisition of a new site for its long-awaited boys’ secondary school … Read the full press release

Barclays: Social media: the missed opportunity

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, January 2013

Up to half of all sales now generated through social media for one in ten restaurants, hotels, pub and travel operators 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — More than one in ten hospitality and leisure operators now generate up to half of all … Read the full press release

Aviva announces pricing of offering of Delta Lloyd ordinary shares at €12.65 per share

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, January 2013

NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA Placing of 34,288,795 Delta Lloyd ordinary shares Offering represents Aviva’s entire remaining stake in Delta Lloyd, approximately 19.4% of Delta Lloyd’s issued ordinary share capital Gross cash … Read the full press release

Eni launches an offer of bonds exchangeable into ordinary shares of Snam S.p.A.

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, January 2013

San Donato Milanese (Milan), 16-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eni S.p.A. (“Eni”) announces an offering of approximately EUR 1,250 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured bonds (the “Bonds”) exchangeable into ordinary shares of Snam S.p.A. (the “Exchangeable Bond Offering”). The Exchangeable … Read the full press release

BT Sport broadens appeal as it signs live women’s tennis with WTA agreement

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, January 2013

11-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BT Sport has signed a deal with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to show as much as 800 hours per year of live tennis featuring the best women players in the world, including the season-ending showpiece TEB … Read the full press release

Strong Demand for EIB’s First Benchmark Transaction of 2013

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, January 2013

–       First GBP transaction of 2013 from any issuer sector –       Well diversified orderbook of GBP 2 billon from over 50 investors 4-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Thursday 3rd January 2013, the European Investment Bank launched its first benchmark transaction of 2013 with a … Read the full press release

COMPLETION OF EUROBANK TEKFEN SALE

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, December 2012

Athens, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Eurobank Ergasias SA (“Eurobank”) today announces the completion of the sale of its Turkish operations (“the Transaction”) to Burgan Bank (“Burgan”), following approvals from all competent authorities. Under the terms of the Transaction, which was announced on … Read the full press release

Barclays Bolsters Hong Kong private banking team with Senior Banker Hire

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, October 2012

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays today announced that it has appointed Adeline Chien as Managing Director, Hong Kong team, covering ultra-high net worth individuals in Hong Kong. Chien will report to Rickie Chan, Market Head of Hong Kong. Barclays today announced … Read the full press release

Barclays Bank Ireland increases support for US & multinational companies in Ireland with new hire

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, October 2012

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays Bank Ireland is to offer increased support to US & multinational companies looking to do business in Ireland with the appointment of Sinéad Neeson* as a Relationship Director within its multinational corporate team. Given Ireland’s position … Read the full press release

Barclays Statement on Payment Protection Insurance

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, October 2012

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays has experienced higher than previously anticipated levels of Payment Protection Insurance (“PPI”) claim volumes since the end of the first half, and has therefore determined that it is appropriate to provide a further £700 million as … Read the full press release

Barclays appoints new Head of Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, October 2012

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays has appointed Mike Rigby as Head of Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics for the Corporate Banking division. In this role, Rigby will be responsible for growing the manufacturing, transport and logistics sector offering in the UK along … Read the full press release

ONS Retail Sales – Barclays comment

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, October 2012

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Richard Lowe, Head of Retail & Wholesale at Barclays comments on today’s ONS Retail Sales figures: “Seasonal weather is encouraging shoppers back into stores, as consumers pile on the layers ready for the winter months. The falling … Read the full press release