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Vnesheconombank Chairman Vladimir Dmitriev attends the third meeting of the Heads of the G20 financial development institutions in Istanbul, Turkey

MOSCOW, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vnesheconombank Chairman Vladimir Dmitriev participated in the third meeting of the Heads of the G20 financial development institutions – the D20 and a conference devoted to development of infrastructure as a main instrument for long-term … Read the full press release

Vnesheconombank and the Commercial International Bank of Egypt to cooperate over export financing

MOSCOW, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the course of the Business Mission “Trade and Industrial Dialogue «RUSSIA-EGYPT” in Cairo Vnesheconombank and the Commercial International Bank of Egypt entered into a Memorandum on Cooperation in Export Financing. On behalf of Vnesheconombank … Read the full press release

MVM Group 2014 sales: the highest in the company’s history

BUDAPEST, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Shareholders’ Meeting of the MVM Group, the Shareholders approved the 2014 Report of the Group and the business policy objectives for 2015. The MVM Group realised an EBITDA of HUF 103 billion against … Read the full press release

DB Schenker won the 2014 Texas Instruments Supplier Excellence Award (SEA)

FRANKFURT, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DB Schenker is the recipient of the 2014 Texas Instruments Supplier Excellence Award (SEA). It’s the highest level of supplier recognition for Texas Instruments, a leading global semiconductor manufacturer. The annual award honors companies, whose … Read the full press release

LCH.Clearnet Limited announced that ForexClear has extended its client clearing offering to include European model account structures

European offering expands on ForexClear’s US client clearing model Four banks signed up as clearing brokers Variety of account structures provide end users with increased protection and asset segregation LONDON, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — LCH.Clearnet Limited (“LCH.Clearnet”), the global clearing … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group names Josef Bogdanski new Chief Information Officer/Chief Process Officer (CIO/CPO)

Responsible for the global IT and process management of the Aviation Group COLOGNE, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Since May 2015, Josef Bogdanski has been the new Chief Information Officer/Chief Process Officer (CIO/CPO) of the Lufthansa Group. He is thus responsible … Read the full press release

BMT Isis to provide safety and environmental support for JFD’s NATO Submarine Rescue System contract with the UK Ministry of Defence

Teddington, UK, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Isis (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has announced that it will provide safety and environmental support for JFD’s five-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence for the provision of the NATO Submarine … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent selected by the Beijing and Nanning Railway Bureaus in China to upgrade the ‘backbone’ communications networks of rail lines in China

Communications backbone networks of Beijing and Nanning Railway Bureaus upgraded to ensure safe, on-time journeys and support future migration to intelligent rail communications  PARIS, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) has been selected by the Beijing and … Read the full press release

Scania increased its exports to Europe by 600 percent following major upgrade in its plant in Tucumán, Argentina in 2013

Tucumán, Argentina, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a major upgrade in 2013, Scania’s transmission components plant in Tucumán, Argentina, has increased its exports to Europe by 600 percent. The achievement comes as the plant prepares to celebrate 40 years of … Read the full press release

Rosneft produced one millionth ton of crude oil just 8 months after drilling of the first well at the Northern Tip of Chayvo field

MOSCOW, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On May 25, Rosneft produced one millionth ton of crude oil at the Northern Tip of Chayvo field on the shelf of the Sakhalin Island. This milestone was reached just eight months after drilling of the … Read the full press release

Rosneft announces leadership changes

MOSCOW, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On May 25, Chairman of Rosneft Management Board Igor Sechin made a range of appointments in order to enhance the efficiency of the Company’s management structure. These administrative decisions were taken in order to raise requirements … Read the full press release

DHL Parcel turns Berlin into the parcel capital in a unique pilot project

DHL Parcel is markedly expanding its service offer for parcel recipients in Berlin Customers benefit from even better availability thanks to more automated solutions By 2016: 500 Packstations and several thousand parcel box units for apartment buildings in Berlin alone … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to upgrade four Watchman radars for UK Ministry of Defence following the award of £7 million contract

Following the award of a £7 million contract, BAE Systems are on task to upgrade four Watchman radars, continuing the critical support provided to the UK Ministry of Defence for surveillance and Air Traffic Control (ATC). LONDON, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal and the Steel Authority of India Limited (‘SAIL’) to set up automotive steel manufacturing facility under Joint Venture arrangement in India

Luxembourg, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, and the Steel Authority of India Limited (‘SAIL’), India’s leading steel company, today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) to set up an automotive steel manufacturing facility under … Read the full press release

AXA to strengthen presence in Brazil with the acquisition of SulAmérica’s large industrial and commercial risks insurance subsidiary SulAmérica Companhia de Seguros Gerais

PARIS, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA announced today it has entered into an agreement with SulAmérica S.A. to acquire 100% of its Large Industrial and Commercial risks insurance subsidiary, SulAmérica Companhia de Seguros Gerais, for a total consideration of BRL … Read the full press release

EBRD pledges support to EU for Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) Facility for SMEs in Eastern Partnership countries

DCFTA provides new opportunities for SME financing LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD can play a crucial role in unlocking finance for SMEs in Eastern Partnership (EAP) countries, a senior EBRD executive told businessmen at a conference in Riga … Read the full press release

EBRD supports female entrepreneurs in the Turkish economy by providing financial and technical support

Women-led SMEs in south-east Turkey encouraged to apply for support LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Finance and Advice for Women in Business Programme, funded by the European Union (EU), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the … Read the full press release

EBRD strengthens partnership with Ukraine’s government and agribusinesses to boost investment and exports

LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD organised a high level meeting in Kiev yesterday to deepen its partnership with Ukraine’s government and agribusinesses to boost investment and exports, while reinforcing the role and competitiveness of the private sector. Agribusiness … Read the full press release

EBRD president Sir Suma Chakrabarti and His Majesty King Abdullah held discussions in Jordan about economic support for the Hashemite Kingdom

LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Sir Suma Chakrabarti, was received in Jordan today by His Majesty King Abdullah and held discussions about the EBRD’s support for the economy of … Read the full press release

The European Medicines Agency releases draft guideline on the development of gene therapies

EMA invites feedback on its new draft guideline LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released a draft guideline on quality, non-clinical and clinical aspects of gene therapies for a three-month public consultation. The document aims … Read the full press release