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Scania to deliver about 1,500 Euro 6 trucks built for biodiesel operation in Europe

Södertälje, Sweden, 5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The company’s broad commitment to alternative fuels and sustainable development is now also becoming visible in the form of strong truck sales. In 2014 alone, Scania expects to deliver about 1,500 Euro 6 trucks … Read the full press release

ING named ‘Best Private Bank’ in The Netherlands and Luxembourg by The Banker en PWM Magazine

Amsterdam, 5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Banker en PWM Magazine, both part of the Financial Times, named ING ‘Best Private Bank’ in The Netherlands and Luxembourg. Strengthen relation while digitalizing The jury, composed of professionals and experts from the international … Read the full press release

ING Group plans to appoint KPMG Accountants N.V. as its auditor

Amsterdam, 5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ING Group will propose to the 2015 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders the appointment of KPMG Accountants N.V. as its auditor. Under Dutch legislation, ING is required to change its auditor as of January 2016. … Read the full press release

ING notified the Dutch State for its intention to make the final repayment of EUR 1,025 million on the core Tier 1 securities on 7 November 2014

Amsterdam, 5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ING has notified the Dutch State that it intends to make the final repayment of EUR 1,025 million on the core Tier 1 securities on 7 November 2014 – half a year ahead of the … Read the full press release

E.ON to sell its 20% shareholding in the Finnish natural gas company Gasum Oy to the Finnish State

Düsseldorf, 5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON has today agreed to sell its 20 percent shareholding in the Finnish natural gas company Gasum Oy to the Finnish State. Gasum Oy is engaged in the import, distribution and sale of natural gas … Read the full press release

The Royal Bank of Scotland to be accredited a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation

The commitment will see all RBS employees receive a minimum hourly wage of £7.85. EDINBURGH, 4-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RBS has today revealed that it is to be accredited a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation. This follows becoming … Read the full press release

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc plans to appoint Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as external auditor with effect from the financial year ending 31 December 2016

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (“RBS”) announces today its intention to appoint Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as external auditor with effect from the financial year ending 31 December 2016. EDINBURGH, 4-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In its 2013 Annual … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space teams up with Hughes Network Systems, LLC. for new ultra-compact and lightweight X-band satellite terminal

Smallest X-band terminal service available, ideal for tactical military environments MUNICH, 4-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has chosen Hughes Network Systems, LLC. as its terminal development partner for a new ultra-compact and lightweight X-band satellite terminal for … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space to provide full flight simulator (FFS) for the Polish Air Force’s Airbus C295 aircraft fleet

SEVILLE, 4-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of Poland to provide a full flight simulator (FFS) for the Polish Air Force’s Airbus C295 aircraft fleet. The FFS will be … Read the full press release

Prudential announces that Anthony Nightingale, CMG, is to succeed Lord Turnbull as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee from May 2015

LONDON, 3-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Prudential today announces that Anthony Nightingale, CMG, is to succeed Lord Turnbull as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee from May 2015. At this time, Mr Nightingale  will also join the Nomination Committee.  Mr Nightingale has … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom: T-Systems and FireEye form partnership specializing in defending against complex cyber attacks in Europe

T-Systems expands its partner network Detection and defense against cyber attacks in minutes Leading “Managed Security Service Provider” in Europe with FireEye Hannover, 3-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom continues to expand its network with top companies in the IT sector. The … Read the full press release

BASF Venture Capital, Swiss entrepreneur Hansjörg Wyss invest in Massachusetts based SLIPS Technologies Inc to develop customized, highly-repellent slippery surfaces for materials in a broad range of applications

SLIPS Technologies Inc. launches to develop customized, highly-repellent slippery surfaces for materials in a broad range of applications Company founded by creators of the award-winning, super-slippery, super-omniphobic technology at Harvard University and the Wyss Institute Joint development agreement between BASF … Read the full press release

World’s leading chemical company BASF and leading maker of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries form 66%/34% joint venture for cathode active materials (CAM) in Japan

Tokyo, Japan and Ludwigshafen, Germany, 3-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, and TODA KOGYO CORP., an industry leader in the development and manufacture of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, have agreed to form a joint venture for cathode … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research: The number of property sales worth at least a million pounds is at a record high

46% increase in million pound property sales from H1 2013 Premium property sales out-perform under £1m market* LONDON, 3-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The number of property sales worth at least a million pounds is at a record high, according to … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post AG names Melanie Kreis member of the Board of Management

Takes over responsibility for Personnel and as Labor Director Bonn,  3-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Post AG today announced that it has appointed Melanie Kreis (43) as member of the Board of Management of the world’s leading … Read the full press release

Enel Green Power and DCNS selected by Chilean development organization CORFO to set up groundbreaking global centre of Marine Energy R&D excellence in the country

The two Groups were selected by Chilean development organization CORFO (Corporación de Fomento de la Producción) to set up an International Centre of Excellence (ICE) on Marine Energy in the country. The 8-year project, supported by an approximate 20 million … Read the full press release

Enel Group announces the appointment of Ryan O’Keeffe as Director of Communications

Rome, 3-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ryan O’Keeffe has been appointed Director of Communications for the Enel Group. Mr O’Keeffe joins Enel from Finsbury, the leading global strategic communications consultancy, where he advised a number of the world’s largest companies on their … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank secures additional USD 12 million financing from private sector investors for the Microfinance Enhancement Facility

Frankfurt am Main / Luxembourg, 31-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank has successfully secured additional USD 12 million financing from private sector investors for the Microfinance Enhancement Facility (MEF). This will enable MEF to grant up to 3,300 additional loans to micro … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank appoints Bryan Kraft as Director and lead U.S. media, cable and satellite research analyst

NEW YORK, 31-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank today announced that Bryan Kraft has joined as a Director and lead research analyst covering the United States media, cable and satellite sectors within the Bank’s Markets division. He is based in … Read the full press release

Repsol e IBM han alcanzado un acuerdo para desarrollar por primera vez tecnología cognitiva aplicable a la industria del petróleo

Posibilitará que los ordenadores razonen y aprendan sobre la exploración y producción de petróleo, lo que supondrá un salto tecnológico en la industria Repsol e IBM han alcanzado un acuerdo para desarrollar por primera vez  tecnología cognitiva aplicable a la … Read the full press release