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The European Commission announced it fined 8 international banks € 1.71 billion for financial derivatives cartels within the European Economic Area

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, December 2013

Brussels, Belgium, 05-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has fined 8 international financial institutions a total of € 1 712 468 000 for participating in illegal cartels in markets for financial derivatives covering the European Economic Area (EEA). Four of these … Read the full press release

Sanofi announces it has successfully priced its €1 billion bonds due 2023 at 2.50%

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, November 2013

Paris, France, 12-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announces that it has successfully priced its offering of EUR 1 billion of notes, due 2023, bearing interest at an annual rate of 2.50%. The issue is drawn under the Company’s Euro … Read the full press release

40 young students sailed on board the 200ft tall ship Stavros S Niarchos as part of HSBC-funded Tall Ships Youth Trust Voyage of Achievement

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, September 2013

19-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — 40 young students from the Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Newham will return to London today for the last night of a 9 day sailing adventure with the Tall Ships Trust. 20 young people from Kingsford Community School and … Read the full press release

The HSBC Student Bursary Competition offers students the chance to win £10,000, ends at 5pm on 26th September, 2013

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, September 2013

The HSBC Student Bursary Competition closes at 5pm on 26th September Discounts on iPads, iPhone 5’s and Sony laptops available to Students who open a Student Bank Account with HSBC 19-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As Students pack their bags and head off to … Read the full press release

EC adopts major regulatory proposals to complete the telecoms single market and deliver the Connected Continent

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, September 2013

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Commission today adopted major regulatory proposals to complete the telecoms single market and deliver a Connected Continent. The overarching aim is to build a connected, competitive continent and enabling sustainable digital jobs and industries; making life better … Read the full press release

Simon Hopes appointed Market Leader for Coutts’ Sports & Entertainment business

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, September 2013

London, 05-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Simon Hopes has been appointed as Market Leader for Coutts’ Sports & Entertainment business.  Simon joins the business from NatWest and RBS Stockbrokers, where he was Head of Distribution.  At Coutts, Simon will be responsible for the … Read the full press release

HSBC introduced unbeatable mortgage rates on the High Street at 90% LTV to First-Time Buyers

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, September 2013

04-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Bank pledges to offer unbeatable rates on High Street to FTBs On Monday 2nd September HSBC will launch ‘First for First-Time Buyers’, offering unbeatable mortgage rates on the High Street at 90% LTV.1 The ‘Best High Street Mortgage Provider’2 pledges … Read the full press release

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. (HSBC Mexico) to sell its bonding and surety business HSBC Fianzas, S.A. to Afianzadora Aserta, S.A. de C.V.

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, August 2013

29-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. (‘HSBC Mexico’), an indirect subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc (‘HSBC’), has entered into an agreement to sell HSBC Fianzas, S.A., its subsidiary which undertakes bonding and surety business, to Afianzadora Aserta, S.A. … Read the full press release

Cassa depositi e prestiti, SACE, BNPP AND HSBC to provide € 300M loan to South African energy public utility company Eskom Holdings SOC Limited

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, July 2013

The credit line will be used for the construction of underground works related to the pump storage power plant of Ingula Rome, 18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassa depositi e prestiti (CDP), SACE, BNP Paribas Corporate and Investment Banking and HSBC Bank … Read the full press release

EC to investigate some of the world’s largest investment banks over anti-competitive agreements in the credit derivatives business

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, July 2013

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has informed some of the world’s largest investment banks of its preliminary conclusion that they infringed EU antitrust rules that prohibit anti-competitive agreements by colluding to prevent exchanges from entering the credit derivatives business … Read the full press release

ESET® Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server released

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, June 2013

Bratislava, 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ESET, a global pioneer in proactive protection for 25-years, today announced the global release of ESET® Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server. It is yet another addition to our server line of products built to safeguard sensitive company data and assets … Read the full press release

Vnesheconombank, HSBC Bank plc sign credit agreement to fund construction cement plant in the Kaluga region, Russia

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, June 2013

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the course of the Petersburg International Economic Forum-2013 State Corporation ‘Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank)’and HSBC Bank plc. (Great Britain) signed a credit agreement On behalf of Vnesheconombank the agreement was signed by … Read the full press release

EIB opens EUR 500M trade finance to foreign trade oriented SMEs in Greece

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, June 2013

Athens / Luxembourg, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) provides up to EUR 500 million for trade finance to support foreign trade oriented small and medium sized companies (SMEs) in Greece. The EIB, as a long-term lender, has adapted to … Read the full press release

EIB priced new USD 5 billion Global benchmark issue in the 3-year sector

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, May 2013

21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (‘EIB’) priced a new Global benchmark issue in the 3-year sector. This is EIB’s second 3-year US Dollar Global and fourth US Dollar Global of the year. The transaction was priced at … 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

PSA Peugeot Citroën – 1 billion euros bond issue

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, March 2013

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — PSA Peugeot Citroën today (28/02/2013) issued a 1 billion euros bond with a 5 years maturity (March 2018) and an annual coupon of 7.375%. This confirms the Group’s ability to seize opportunities in the bond market. Despite … Read the full press release

GDF SUEZ développe ses activités d’efficacité énergétique en Malaisie

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, January 2013

28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GDF SUEZ va contribuer au développement durable de Cyberjaya, première cyber-cité de Malaisie, grâce à l’exploitation d’un réseau de froid urbain avec son partenaire local Cyberview Sdn Bhd. Par le biais de sa filiale Cofely, GDF SUEZ mettra … Read the full press release

Strong and granular demand for EIB’s new EUR 5bn 5-year EARN

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, January 2013

Transaction driven by strong demand from Central Banks and a granular European orderbook High quality, very granular – over 170 orders – and swift execution First EARN benchmark through mid-swaps since 2008 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank today … Read the full press release

ESET Uncovers Apache Malware Targeting Russian and European Banks

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, January 2013

4-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ESET, the leader in proactive protection celebrating 25 years of its technology this year, unveils its latest research on the malicious Apache module detected by ESET as Linux/Chapro.A. The primary purpose of Linux/Chapro.A is to inject malicious content … 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