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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

Bastei Lübbe AG shares can be subscribed directly via Xetra for the first time

18-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Xetra/FWB: Shares in Bastei Lübbe AG (ISIN: DE000A1X3YY0) can be subscribed directly via Xetra with effect from today. Bastei Lübbe is the first company to use the Xetra subscription function to place its equities. The subscription period runs until 1 … Read the full press release

Credit Suisse’s CFIG Conference in San Diego was attended by approximately 400 representatives of U.S.-based pension plans, endowments, foundations and private equity managers

New York, 18-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On September 11 – 12, 2013, Credit Suisse’s Customized Fund Investment Group (“CFIG”) hosted the seventh annual “Credit Suisse Conference on Small & Emerging Managers in Private Equity, Real Estate and In-State Investments,” in San Diego, … Read the full press release

Nokia Solutions and Networks to implement LTE network for Tele2 Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Radio network deployment to improve mobile broadband experience Nokia Solutions and Networks will implement an LTE* (Long Term Evolution) network for Tele2 Netherlands. Under the contract, NSN is the supplier of the nationwide greenfield radio access network and … Read the full press release

Credit Suisse Group AG reports 2Q13 and 6M13 results

– 2Q13 Core pre-tax income of CHF 1,534 million, up 38% from 2Q12, net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 1,045 million and return on equity of 10% – 6M13 Core pre-tax income of CHF 3,356 million, up 192% from … Read the full press release