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Deutsche Börse AG: new db x-trackers ETF on Indonesian government bonds started trading in the XTF segment on Xetra

Frankfurt, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new db x-trackers bond index fund from the ETF section of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management has been tradable in the XTF segment on Xetra since Thursday. ETF name: db x-trackers II Markit iBoxx ABF … Read the full press release

Credit Suisse and Switzerland Global Enterprise released their Swiss SME export indicator results for Q2 2014

Zurich, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The outlook for foreign demand for Swiss export goods receded slightly from the previous quarter. It has dimmed particularly for exports to Asian markets. Nevertheless, Swiss SMEs remain just as optimistic as before. Export sentiment hasn’t … Read the full press release

MAYKOR member GMCS passed the certification for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013

Moscow, Russia, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GMCS, a member of MAYKOR, has successfully passed the certification for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013, conducted by leading experts of Microsoft Business Solutions. GMCS specialists have demonstrated a high level of functional knowledge, technology and mobile … Read the full press release

Transocean issues its comprehensive Fleet Status Report

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) today issued a comprehensive Fleet Status Report which provides the current status and contract information for the company’s entire fleet of offshore drilling rigs. The total value of new contracts … Read the full press release

GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT S.A. and ELECTRAFINA shareholders approved all the resolutions in regard to the merger of GBL by ELECTRAFINA

Brussels, 22-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The shareholders of GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT S.A. (GBL) and ELECTRAFINA, at their Extraordinary General Meetings on April 26th 2001, unanimously approved all the resolutions put before them in relation with the merger by absorption of GBL by … Read the full press release

Henkel to present innovations and proven adhesives systems at the Interpack show

Düsseldorf, Germany, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel will be present at the Interpack show this year with numerous innovations and proven adhesives systems. The focus is on solutions that Henkel has engineered in response to the requirements of the packaging industry. … Read the full press release

SGS to provide supply chain services for power generation projects planned in the Philippines for FDC Misamis Power Corporation

Makati City, Philippines, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In February 2014, FDC Misamis Power Corporation ordered SGS supply chain services for power generation projects planned in the Philippines. The three-year project, running from March 2014 until February 2017 marks the first collaboration between … Read the full press release

Triton advised funds to acquire GEA Group’s heat exchangers business for €1.3 billion

Bochum/Duesseldorf, Germany, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Funds advised by Triton (“Triton”) have entered into an agreement to acquire GEA Group’s heat exchangers business for an enterprise value of approximately €1.3 billion. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust … Read the full press release

ROSATOM and MMC Norilsk Nickel sign cooperation agreement on social and economic development of Zabaikalskiy region

MOSCOW, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ROSATOM and MMC Norilsk Nickel have signed a cooperation agreement on social and economic development of Zabaikalskiy region. The top-priority items of the agreement refer to the growth of the mining sector of the region. The … Read the full press release

Sky launched new tool on Twitter to let its customers watch or record TV shows, sporting events and movies by clicking icons within Tweets

LONDON, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky has started to trial #WatchOnSky, a brand new tool on Twitter that lets Sky customers watch or record TV shows, sporting events and movies by simply clicking icons contained within a Tweet. Twitter users who … Read the full press release

ALFAcashier ist eine völlig neue und bequeme Möglichkeit, Bitcoins in USD/EURO zu tauschen

Bitcoin hat mittlerweile globale Popularität und wird weltweit von Dienstleistern und Online-Händlern akzeptiert. Deshalb ist ein schneller und zuverlässiger Umtausch in konventionelle Währungen für viele Geschäfts- und Privatleute heute wichtiger als je zuvor. Die Währungsbörse der nächsten Generation von ALFAcashier … Read the full press release

Banco Santander’s chairman Emilio Botín met with Bank of Shanghai chairman Fan Yifei in China

Emilio Botín and the chairman of Bank of Shanghai meet to review progress in their alliance. The two banks sign a cooperation agreement for universities, to encourage International mobility. Six of China’s most prestigious universities will take part. Botín holds … Read the full press release

Michael Kors and Luxottica Group announced eyewear license agreement for the Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors eyewear

HONG KONG/MILAN, ITALY, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE: KORS) and Luxottica Group (MTA: LUX) (NYSE: LUX) announced today that they have signed a new and exclusive eyewear license agreement for the Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors … Read the full press release

Jefferies to distribute JB Securities equity research on companies in Sri Lanka on a co-branded basis to Jefferies’ global institutional client base

NEW YORK, LONDON, HONG KONG and COLOMBO, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jefferies today announced that it is entering into a cooperation agreement with JB Securities (Pvt) Limited to distribute JB Securities equity research on companies in Sri Lanka on a co-branded basis … Read the full press release

French Banking Federation welcomes EP’s passage of the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive and regulations pertaining to the single resolution mechanism

Paris, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The French Banking Federation (FBF) is pleased to note that the European Parliament was able to pass several important bills at the last plenary session of the current parliament, prior to European elections. These passages are a … Read the full press release

United Internet acquired around 25% stake in the online listing specialist Uberall

Approximately 25 percent stake in German market leader for online listings Uberall as future technology partner of 1&1 Montabaur, Germany, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — United Internet AG has acquired – via United Internet Ventures AG – a stake of around 25 percent … Read the full press release

Luxottica Group to hold audio webcast of its 1Q 2014 results on April 29, 2014

Milan, Italy, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Luxottica Group S.p.A. (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX), a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, today announced that its 1Q 2014 results will be available via audio webcast on … Read the full press release

Scania to supply 200 refuse trucks to Amsa S.p.A. in Milan, Italy

Scania has won a public tender in Milan, Italy, to supply up to 200 trucks for refuse collection. The order includes service contracts for the vehicles. Södertälje, Sweden, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The trucks will be supplied to Amsa S.p.A., a provider of … Read the full press release

RBS publishes its Sustainability Review 2013

Details of how RBS has sustained its position as the UK’s number one lender to UK renewable energy projects are revealed in the 2013 Sustainability Review. Edinburgh, Scotland, 16-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RBS’s Review aims to give an open and honest account of … Read the full press release

RWE re-starts natural gas deliveries to the Ukraine state-owned company Naftogaz

Reverse flow via Polish border started today Essen, Germany, 16-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RWE AG – via its trading and gas midstream arm RWE Supply & Trading – is the first European supplier to commence gas deliveries to the Ukraine in 2014. … Read the full press release