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Paris-based clearing house LCH.Clearnet SA to clear NYSE Euronext’s continental listed derivatives until December 2018

New clearing agreement introduces increased cooperation that supports product innovation while maintaining market stability Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Lisbon, 17-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — LCH.Clearnet SA, the Paris-based clearing house of LCH.Clearnet Group Ltd, and NYSE Euronext today announced they have signed a new … Read the full press release

D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 N.V. to be delisted from Euronext on 29 October, 2013

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 N.V. (“DEMB”) announces that, in consultation with Euronext, DEMB’s listing will be terminated on Tuesday 29 October 2013. Monday 28 October 2013 will be the last day of trading of DEMB Shares … Read the full press release

Borealis announced major technological breakthrough that ensures sustainable and long-term supply of material for the extrusion coating industry

Commercial launch of CT7200 during K Fair 2013  trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany Vienna, Austria, 17-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces the launch of a new low … Read the full press release

Borealis introduced two new BorSafe products exhibiting higher resistance to chlorinated disinfectants

BorSafe™ ME3440-D and BorSafe™ HE3490-DS-H exhibit higher resistance to chlorinated disinfectants Vienna, Austria, 17-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading supplier of advanced infrastructure plastics solutions for the pipe and fittings industry, has recently introduced two new BorSafe products exhibiting higher resistance … Read the full press release

AUDI AG announced it sold 150,300 units in September 2013, up 10% YoY

Ingolstadt, Germany, 16-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — New sales record for Audi in September: Around 150,300 customers chose a model with the four rings last month, a year-on-year increase of 10 percent. The company continued to benefit from growing sales in the United … Read the full press release

Roche to invest CHF 800 million to increase production capabilities for its biologic medicines

Investment to help meet rising demand for licensed biologics and expected pipeline growth Basel, Switzerland, 16-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced plans to invest 800 million Swiss francs within its global manufacturing network to increase production … Read the full press release

Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals to present cutting-edge plastics solutions at K 2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany

Vienna, Austria, 16-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — At K 2013, Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals invite you to “Open Your Mind” and explore exciting possibilities for innovation and sustainability driven by their new approaches and cutting-edge plastics solutions (Stand 6A43 Hall 6). … Read the full press release

First-ever EU-wide study of the impact of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on the European economy

Brussels, Belgium, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission today welcomed the publication of the first-ever EU-wide study of the impact of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on the European economy in terms of GDP, employment, wages and trade. Carried out jointly by … Read the full press release

Heads of seven multilateral institutions issued joint statement on trade facilitation assistance at World Bank/IMF Annual Meeting

African Development Bank Asian Development Bank European Bank for Reconstruction and Development European Investment Bank Inter-American Development Bank International Monetary FundWorld Bank Group Washington, D.C., United States, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Ninth WTO Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia on 3-6 December … Read the full press release

Banca CARIGE S.p.A. announced final date for exercising right to convert bonds to ordinary shares – 31 October 2013

Genoa, Italy, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Genoa, 3 October 2013 – In relation to the 3,952,361 bonds currently outstanding of the Banca CARIGE 1.50% 2003-2013 hybrid subordinated issue with premium for redemption, convertible into ordinary shares (denominated: “Banca Carige 1,50%, 2003 – … Read the full press release

Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin (“CGEM”) issued notice of early redemption of its “TSR” subordinated notes redeemable in cash, due December 3, 2033

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On December 3, 2003, Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin (“CGEM”) issued €500 million worth of 6.375% lowest ranking subordinated notes due December 3, 2033 (“TSRs”). The notes are redeemable in cash and are traded on NYSE … Read the full press release

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and IDFC Chairman and KfW Group CEO Dr Ulrich Schröder met at 2nd annual meeting of the International Development Finance Club (IDFC ) in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C., United States, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Yesterday (2013-10-13), on the occasion of the 2nd annual meeting of the International Development Finance Club (IDFC) the Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon met with IDFC CEOs. During their meeting IDFC members discussed … Read the full press release

DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH provided long-term loan in Philippine peso to Philippine Cravings Group for expansion investments

Provision of a loan of 10m US-dollars Renewed partnership with Cravings Group  Cologne, Germany,  15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, extends its cooperation with the Philippine Cravings Group: it provides the Group with a long-term loan … Read the full press release

Cable & Wireless Communications to launch Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile data services in The Bahamas

London, United Kingdom, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cable & Wireless Communications’ (CWC) will launch Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile data services later this year as part of its Christmas marketing campaign in The Bahamas. CWC first launched mobile data services in The … Read the full press release

UniCredit S.p.A. moves to its new headquarters – UniCredit Tower, the tallest building in Italy

Milan, Italy, 14-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Beginning today, September 30, 2013, UniCredit S.p.A.’s Headquarters is located at the following address: UniCredit Tower Piazza Gae Aulenti, 3 – Tower A 20154 Milan The newly constructed Headquarters, UniCredit Tower, is a block of three … Read the full press release

Income Fund of America now holds qualifying shareholding of 73,654,630 ordinary shares of EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A.

Income Fund of America notified EDP that, in accordance with article 20 of the Portuguese Securities Code, it holds a qualifying shareholding of 73,654,630 ordinary shares of EDP, which corresponds to 2.01% of EDP’s share capital and 2.01% of the respective … Read the full press release

CAF to exhibit its latest railway sector technological developments at BcnRail 2013 in Barcelona, Spain

Beasain, Spain, 14-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF WILL ATTEND BCN RAIL 2013 FROM 19 TO 21 NOVEMBER Venue: Gran Vía Site. Barcelona, Spain. Stand: B-231 At BcnRail 2013 CAF will exhibit the Company’s latest railway sector technological developments. The Exhibition will be held in Barcelona from … Read the full press release

CAF to attend Negocios Nos Trilhos 2013 Exhibition between 5 and 7 November in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Beasain, Spain, 14-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Caf Will Take Part In Negócios Nos Trilhos – Business On Rails (BOR) 2013 In Sao Paulo From 5 To 7 November Venue: Expo Center Norte – Pavilhão Vermelho / Red Pavilion. Sao Paulo, Brazil. Stand: B-30 CAF will … Read the full press release

The European Commission cleared Belgacom and BNP Paribas Fortis joint venture m-commerce

Brussels, Belgium, 11-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture between the Belgian telecommunications operator Belgacom and the bank BNP Paribas Fortis. The joint venture will allow consumers in Belgium … Read the full press release

Sonaca Group announced over 10% growth in first semester of 2013, YoY

Gosselies, Belgium, 11-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Sonaca Group recorded very good results during the first semester of 2013, compared with the same period in 2012. More specifically, the results are the following: –       A delivery of 557 shipsets to our customers, against … Read the full press release