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BAWAG P.S.K. and Amundi enter into long-term strategic partnership in asset management; Amundi acquires BAWAG P.S.K. INVEST as part of the transaction

As part of the transaction: – Amundi acquires BAWAG P.S.K.’s asset management subsidiary – BAWAG P.S.K. and Amundi enter into a long-term distribution agreement to continue the distribution of INVEST products Amundi will continue to operate INVEST out of Austria, … Read the full press release

Novartis to divest its influenza vaccines business to CSL Limited (CSL) for USD 275 million

CSL to acquire Novartis influenza vaccines business, including development pipeline, for USD 275 million Announcement follows a transaction announced on April 22, 2014 to divest the non-influenza segments of Novartis Vaccines to GlaxoSmithKline Basel, Switzerland, 28-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Novartis today … Read the full press release

SABMiller plc announces senior management changes

LONDON, 28-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SABMiller plc announces that Chief Executive Alan Clark has initiated a further realignment of responsibilities within the Group’s executive committee: Chief Financial Officer, Jamie Wilson, will assume responsibility for investor relations alongside his other financial … Read the full press release

Salini Impregilo and Strabag to commence works for the construction of the “Isarco River Underpass” of the Brenner Base Tunnel in Bolzano, Italy

MILAN, 28-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Yesterday evening, October 23rd, Salini Impregilo, in consortium with its Austrian partner Strabag, and the client BBT SE – Brenner Base Tunnel/Brenner Basistunnel – signed the agreement to commence works for the construction of the “Isarco River … Read the full press release

ESET listed in Deloitte’s annual Technology Fast 50 in Central Europe report for the 12th time

Bratislava, Slovakia, 28-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET, Central Europe-based IT security company has ranked among the fastest growing large tech companies in the region for 12th time in 2014, finds Deloitte in its annual Technology Fast 50 CE report.  With a 274% … Read the full press release

ESET’s Jean-Ian Boutin presented “The Evolution of Webinject” banking trojans at the 24th Virus Bulletin conference in Seattle

Bratislava, Slovakia, 28-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jean-Ian Boutin, researcher from ESET Montreal lab has presented the results of the recent investigation of the webinject-based malware at the 24th Virus Bulletin conference in Seattle. ESET’s Jean-Ian Boutin has been analyzing these types … Read the full press release

ESET researcher explains essential facts about botnets and how to defend against this type of malware on WeLiveSecurity.com

ESET researcher interviewed by WeLiveSecurity.com to explain essential facts about botnets and how to defend against this type of malware. Bratislava, Slovakia, 28-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The number of articles on WeLiveSecurity.com talking about botnet malware is rising every day. Operation … Read the full press release

Vestas secures order from Hanas for 25 V100-2.0MW turbines to be installed in Ningxia, China

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from Hanas, for a total capacity of 50 MW. This is the fourth order from Hanas in 2014. BEIJING,  27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Hanas order features 25 V100-2.0MW turbines to be … Read the full press release

Schmalz launched its SCTMi Compact Terminal at EuroBLECH in Hanover

GLATTEN,  27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Schmalz, the vacuum specialist, presented its SCTMi Compact Terminal at EuroBLECH in Hanover. The terminal can be installed on a universal component gripper, for example, and accommodates up to 16 ejectors. This allows users even … Read the full press release

Eni acquired 599,842 treasury shares for € 9,779,039.96 between October 13 and October 17, 2014

Following the purchases announced today, considering the treasury shares already held, on October 17, 2014 Eni holds n. 28,690,039 shares equal to 0.79% of the share capital. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — During the period from October 13 … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA to increase value-added fertilizer capacity in the Porsgrunn plant in Norway

The Board of Yara International ASA has approved an investment of NOK 2,250 million (USD 350 million) to increase value-added fertilizer capacity in the Porsgrunn plant in Norway. Oslo, 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The investment, will add 50 kilotons of … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA delivered strong 2014 3Q results, with record fertilizer deliveries and continued margin benefit from lower European gas price

Oslo, 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA delivered strong third-quarter results, with record fertilizer deliveries and continued margin benefit from lower European gas price. “Yara reports a strong third-quarter result with record deliveries, reflecting both organic growth and the … Read the full press release

KGHM: One of the largest and fastest-developed mining projects in the world Sierra Gorda mine opens

Lubin, Poland, 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sierra Gorda mine, one of the largest and fastest-developed mining projects in the world – was officially inaugurated in Chile. Although the first concentrate was pro-duced in July, the opening ceremony was held on October 1, … Read the full press release

Swisscom survey: Swiss banks are slow in implementing innovative digital services in retail banking despite its relevance

Although Swiss banks are aware of the relevance of innovative digital services in retail banking, they have been slow to implement them. This is the conclusion of a Swisscom survey conducted among 22 Swiss cantonal, retail and major banks as … Read the full press release

The Volvo Group reports increased profitability compared to last year in its third quarter 2014 results

Gothenburg, Sweden,  24-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The market development in the third quarter followed the overall direction from the second quarter with good momentum in North America and Japan and continued slow development in the emerging markets in South America … Read the full press release

Volvo’s Group Executive Team reduced from 16 to 10 in management structure change

As a result of the merger of the current three sales and market regions in the truck operation into a single global sales organization, as well as creating a smaller and more efficient management, the number of members of Volvo’s … Read the full press release

SAS and Longitude Research survey: Only one in four banks say they’re highly mature at stress testing

Majority still at early stage of development, cite data management and skills shortage as top challenges Marlow, UK, 24-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Stress testing is a given for banks, as regulations and compliance pressures loom. Yet only one in four banks say … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen announces strong full-year results: 8% organic growth

After solid growth in the fourth quarter Chr. Hansen announces strong full-year results that match the expectations for the year Hørsholm, Denmark, 23-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “Chr. Hansen continues to deliver solid growth and strong margins. In 2013/14, organic growth was … Read the full press release

G4S announces the appointment of John Kenning as Regional CEO, North America

LONDON, 23-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — G4S, the leading global integrated security group, announces today that it has appointed John Kenning to the role of Regional CEO, North America. Mr Kenning has over 30 years’ service sector experience in North America, … Read the full press release

The Central Bank of Malta to host permanent exhibition of the works of Victor Pasmore within the Bank’s premises at the Polverista Conference Hall

Valletta, Malta, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta has signed a collaborative agreement with the Victor Pasmore Foundation for the setting up of a permanent exhibition of the works of Victor Pasmore within the Bank’s premises at the … Read the full press release