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Vice-President Viviane Reding to debate Future of Europe with citizens in Helsinki on 24 September, 2013

23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding will be in Helsinki with Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Sirpa Pietikäinen tomorrow to hold a debate on the future of Europe with about 300 citizens. The debate will take place on 24 September between 10:00 and 12:00 (9:00 and 11:00 … Read the full press release

Universum’s annual World’s Most Attractive Employer ranking named EY the world’s most attractive professional services employer

London, 23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — EY is the world’s most attractive professional services employer – and second most attractive employer overall – in Universum’s annual World’s Most Attractive Employer ranking. Based on the preferences of almost 94,000 business students from the world’s top academic institutions … Read the full press release

EY acquired strategy consulting firm Greenwich Consulting

Paris and London, 23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — EY is pleased to announce the acquisition of Greenwich Consulting, a move that will consolidate its service range worldwide notably in growth strategy, marketing, digital and data-analysis. The 130 Greenwich Consulting employees – 80 of whom … Read the full press release

EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti discussed Asian investments in EBRD regions with senior Singapore business executives

Sir Suma Chakrabarti discusses opportunities at Global Conversation hosted by International Enterprise Singapore 23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti discussed the opportunities of investing in the EBRD regions with senior Singapore business executives at a conference in Singapore today. … Read the full press release

EBRD and International Enterprise (IE) Singapore signed Memorandum of Understanding to deepen strategic partnership

23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — IE Global Conversation with Sir Suma Chakrabarti: The EBRD’s medium to long-term outlook for emerging countries in Europe and central Asia remains positive The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) medium to long-term outlook for emerging countries … Read the full press release

Natixis appointed Christopher Lovgren as Global Head of Loan Syndication

Christopher Lovgren has been appointed Global Head of Loan Syndication, reporting to Alain Gallois, Global Head of the Debt Platform and Fixed-Income and Treasury Sales, and locally to Olivier Allard, Head of Capital Markets at Natixis in London. 23-9-2013 — … Read the full press release

CaixaBank scores higher on the world’s leading indicator for company sustainability performance – Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

The bank consolidates its position among the 23 best banks in the world and the top ten in Europe for corporate responsibility. CaixaBank’s best scores came in financial stability, prevention of money laundering, risk management and service to customers. 23-9-2013 … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank lends €235M to PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. to upgrade the Warsaw – Radom electrified railway line

20-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 235 million to PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. (PLK) for the upgrading of 92.5 km of an existing electrified railway line from Warsaw to Radom. This is a continuation of the EIB’s … Read the full press release

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt: Startschuss für den „Aufbruch in die neue Förderperiode 2014-2020“

Aktionsprogramme der EU für erfolgreiche Projektförderung nutzen!  20-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Wie geht es weiter nach der im Jahr 2013 endenden EU-Förderperiode? Welche Förderschwerpunkte und -möglichkeiten gibt es ab 2014, besonders über die kleiner werdenden Fördertöpfe der EU-Strukturfondsförderung hinaus? Wie können … Read the full press release

Bank of Slovenia issued licence for the function of a Board member in Nova Ljubljanska banka to Andreas Burkhardt

On Tuesday, September 10th, the Governing Board of Bank of Slovenia issued a licence for the function of a Board member in Nova Ljubljanska banka to Andreas Burkhardt. Andreas Burkhardt will assume his function of an NLB Board member as … Read the full press release

Viessmann Group and Panasonic Corporation to offer the first polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) fuel cell system available for single-homes in Europe

Berlin, Germany, 19-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Viessmann Group and Panasonic Corporation have jointly developed a new fuel cell cogeneration system, which will become the first polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) fuel cell system available for single-homes in Europe. It will be sold … Read the full press release

Inmarsat appointed Stream Communications as an Inmarsat M2M Distribution Partner

19-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has today announced the appointment of Stream Communications as an Inmarsat M2M Distribution Partner. The appointment of Stream, who are recognised for their technical strength in designing and developing end-to-end … Read the full press release

Inmarsat to demonstrate BGAN High Data Rate streaming service live on stand 2.B19 in Hall 2 at IBC 2013

Live demonstrations of game-changing satellite service for newsgatherers 19-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, is providing the first live demonstrations of BGAN High Data Rate (BGAN HDR), its revolutionary service for broadcasters, at … Read the full press release

Cloud- and carrier-neutral colocation data centre service provider Interxion Holding NV announced Deutsche Börse is opening a new access point in its Vienna data centre campus

LONDON, 19-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — INTERXION HOLDING NV (NYSE: INXN), a leading European provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral colocation data centre services, announces that Deutsche Börse is opening a new access point in Interxion’s Vienna data centre campus. The access point of … Read the full press release

Microsoft and MAYKOR’s GMCS to offer specialized solution to call-centers on the base of Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Co. has registered a specialized solution of GMCS, member of GC MAYKOR, for call-centers on the base of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, use of which allows to increase the level of client service in the key directions and with the … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse announced the subscription launch for VST Building Technologies AG corporate bond

19-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Xetra/FWB: VST Building Technologies AG is planning to list a corporate bond in the Entry Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The bond with the ISIN DE000A1HPZD0 can be subscribed from today until 30 September, subject to early termination of subscription. … Read the full press release

Mediaset audience: premium calcio, oltre 1 milione di telespettatori per le partite della prima giornata di champions league

CANALE 5 LA FICTION “LE TRE ROSE DI EVA” LEADER ASSOLUTA DELLA PRIMA SERATA “PAPERISSIMA SPRINT” PROGRAMMA PIU’ SEGUITO DELL’ACCESS PRIME TIME  SUL TARGET COMMERICALE PREMIUM CALCIO  OLTRE 1 MILIONE DI TELESPETTATORI PER LE PARTITE DELLA PRIMA GIORNATA  DI CHAMPIONS … Read the full press release

BBVA made its art collection available to the public at coleccionbbva.com

One of the most important private collections in Spain The website www.coleccionbbva.com offers multimedia and documentary information on more than 400 painting, sculpture, decorative art and numismatic works.  The website’s catalog will be expanded to include all the most relevant pieces in … Read the full press release

BBVA announced strategic plan to invest $2.5B in South America by the end of 2016

BBVA’s strategic plan for the region reaffirms its commitment to South America and is part of the group’s growth and diversification strategy. “South America is of fundamental importance for BBVA’s development,” Ángel Cano said The new plan will invest 40% … Read the full press release

Graham Scotton appointed COO Dana Petroleum

18-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Graham will report to the company’s Group Chief Executive Dr Marcus Richards and has also been appointed to the Board of Directors. He brings considerable experience to Dana having spent 36 years working in the oil and gas … Read the full press release