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TDC reports for improved earnings within mobility services in its Q2-2013 Interim Report

Posted on 19, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — TDC’s core business is reflecting positive trends in performance. As presented in the Interim Report TDC’s earnings within mobility services showed improved development in the second quarter of 2013 compared with many past consecutive quarters, and its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Financial, Investment, Technology, Telecom

Tagged cable-TV business, Camilla Sebelius, Carsten Dilling, declining sales of mobile phones, Ib Konrad Jensen, Povl Damstedt Rasmussen, Rasmus Avnskjold, TDC, TDC improved earnings, TDC mobility services, TDC Q2-2013 Interim Report, TV market, YouSee

Saxo Bank strategists expect end of excessively easy money and turning point towards the slow QE withdrawal in their Q3 Outlook

Posted on 19, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank’s strategists expect the third quarter to be good for assets and believe Q3 could actually be a major pivot point, marking the end of excessively easy money and a turning point towards the slow withdrawal … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Financial, Investment

Tagged CFDs, derivatives, end of excessively easy money, ETFs, Futures, FX, Kasper Elbjørn, Options, Saxo Bank, Saxo Bank Q3 Outlook, Saxo Bank strategists, slow withdrawal of QE, Steen Jacobsen, Stocks, trading platforms

Bulgarian First Investment Bank AD to acquire 100% of shares of MKB Unionbank from Hungarian MKB

Posted on 19, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — First Investment Bank AD (Fibank) has signed with the Hungarian MKB a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of shares of MKB Unionbank. The transaction will be closed after the customary regulatory approval process. Fibank is a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Financial, Hungary, Investment

Tagged acquire, acquisition, Bulgarian banking sector, Bulgarian First Investment Bank AD, depositor trust, Fibank, Fibank acquires MKB Unionbank, First Financial Brokerage House, Hungarian MKB, Lazard Ltd, MKB Unionbank, Stephenson Harwood, Tsvetkova Bebov & Partners

EC claims back €180M of EU agricultural policy funds unduly spent by Member States

Posted on 19, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A total of €180 million of EU agricultural policy funds, unduly spent by Member States, is being claimed back by the European Commission today under the so-called clearance of accounts procedure. However, because some of these amounts … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government

Tagged Area Aid, CAP expenditure, CAP payments, Common Agricultural Policy, EU agricultural policy funds, EU agricultural policy funds unduly spent by Member States, Export Refunds, Fanny Dabertrand, Intervention Storage, Land Parcel Identification System – Geographical Information System, Livestock Premiums, LPIS-GIS, POSEI, Potato Starch, Roger Waite, rural development

Credit Suisse: commodity market increased in July 2013 supported by positive macroeconomic data

Posted on 19, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Commodities were higher in July as fundamentals improved for some commodities, supported by positive macroeconomic data. 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Nelson Louie, Global Head of Commodities in Credit Suisse’s Asset Management business, said, “Based on the July Purchasing Managers Index reports, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Commodities, Economy, Financial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Switzerland

Tagged Commodities, Commodity Market, Credit Suisse AG, Credit Suisse Total Commodity Return Strategy, Credit Suisse’s Asset Management business, Improved Economic Indicators, Katherine Herring, Nelson Louie, Precious Metals, qualitative commodity research process, quantitative commodity research process, The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return

The European Commission to invest €13.7M for further development of cross-border digital public services

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the successful collaboration between EU Member States, industry, national administrations, academia, the private sector and local communities on a series of projects to make living, working, travelling, studying and doing business across borders easier, the European Commission … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Technology

Tagged cross-border digital public services, e-CODEX, e-SENS, efficiency of cross-border digital public services, eID, Electronic Simple European Networked Services, epSOS ePrescription system, EU Digital Agenda, fulfilling legal requirements, ICT-PSP, LSPs, Neelie Kroes, online SPOCS point, OpenPEPPOL, PEPPOL, setting up a company, STORK module, taking part in public tenders

Leading secure outsourcing group G4S signed with Global Choice to improve and speed up the check-in process for airport and airline passengers

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

G4S has signed a new partnership with Global Choice, which will improve and speed up the check-in process for passengers 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The agreement will also introduce passenger handling backup systems for airlines and enable G4S to take on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

Tagged airport document verification, airport facial recognition systems, David Stockton, G4S, G4S and Global Choice partnership, G4S Global Aviation Solutions, Global Choice, John Kiss, Leading secure outsourcing group G4S, mobile check-in, Piers Zangana, secure outsourcing group G4S, speed up check-in process for airport passengers, US Transport Security Administration

Switzerland, Germany, and France scientists developed EU funded miniature “insect” eyes with high industrial potential in mobile robotics, smart clothing and medical applications

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Digital Agenda: Swiss, French & German scientists develop miniature artificial insect eyes which could help prevent accidents 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists in Switzerland, Germany, and France explored how the insect eye works and designed and built the first fully-functional miniature curved … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, France, Germany, Investment, Science, Switzerland, Technology

Tagged CURVACE project, developed EU funded miniature "insect" eyes, Drosophila fruit fly, EPFL Switzerland, France scientists, Frauenhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, Germany scientists, medical applications, miniature "insect" eyes, miniature artificial insect eyes, mobile robotics, Neelie Kroes, ommatidia, PNAS, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA, smart clothing, Switzerland scientists, University of Aix-Marseille and CNRS, University of Tübingen

EBRD lends US$25M to Kazakh beverage and food producer RG Brands

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Leading beverage and consumer goods producer plans to enhance its capital structure to drive its expansion 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a US$ 25 million loan to RG Brands in Kazakhstan. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Investment

Tagged EBRD lends US$25M, FMCG producer in Kazakhstan, juice, Kazakh beverage and food producer, Kazakh beverage and food producer RG Brands, Kazakhstan, RG Brands iced tea, RG Brands nectars, RG Brands packaged tea, RG Brands snacks, RG Brands soft drinks, RG Brands UHT milk, RG Brands water, Svitlana Pyrkalo

G4S head of HR Colin Minto discusses global recruiting challenges for one of the world’s largest private employers with HR Review magazine

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

With 620,000 employees who work in over 125 countries,in sometimes challenging environments, making sure we have the right people for the job is crucial 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — G4S’ Global Head of Resourcing recently talked to HR Review magazine about the challenges of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Media, Security & Safety, United Kingdom

Tagged Colin Minto, G4S, G4S Colin Minto, G4S Global Careers Centre, G4S head of resourcing Colin Minto, G4S HR expertise, G4S recruitment, global recruiting challenges, HR expertise, HR Review magazine, human resources, one of the world's largest private employers, Piers Zangana, secure outsourcing group

Bang & Olufsen unveils new innovative technology in its 65-inch plasma solution with the launch of BeoVision 12-65 New Generation

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Bang & Olufsen launches new innovative technology in its 65-inch plasma solution that will take both sound and vision into a new era. The all-digital video platform and refined aesthetics create a market-leading package of great features and beautiful looks. To … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Technology

Tagged Bang & Olufsen, Bang & Olufsen a/s, BeoLab 12 series, BeoVision 12-65, BeoVision 12-65 New Generation, David Lewis Designers, enhance the overall TV experience, innovative TrueImage(tm) technology, Struer

RWE Česká republika now offers transition to gas condensation boilers under the New Green Savings programme subsidies

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

RWE and Viessmann have prepared a special follow-up package of benefits for the participants of this programme People can save almost half of the purchase and installation costs of a new gas condensation boiler Prague, 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The subsidies … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment

Tagged efficient gas boilers, gas boilers, gas condensation boilers, Martin Chalupský, New Green Savings programme subsidies, non-ecological solid-fuel boilers, Pavel Toman, RWE Česká republika, switch to natural gas, Tomáš Varcop

voestalpine AG’s workforce reached new record figure of 47,154 employees, Q1-2013/14 performance stable despite lower raw materials prices and weaker economy

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

High capacity utilization remains unchanged in all divisions Headcount reaches new record level with 47,154 employees Revenue of EUR 2.94 billion in the first quarter of 2013/14 3.8% below previous year’s figure (EUR 3.05 billion) due to lower raw materials … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals

Tagged 154, lower raw materials prices, Peter Felsbach, voestalpine AG HBI project, voestalpine AG Headcount reached 47, voestalpine AG High capacity utilization, voestalpine EBIT results, voestalpine EBITDA in Q1-2013/14, voestalpine Revenue, weaker economy, Wolfgang Eder

Kiev Metropolitan received funding from EBRD to buy new metro trains from Russia’s metro carriages manufacturer Vagonmash

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kiev Metropolitan has this week unveiled new trains which will enter service this month on the city’s network in a project funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development The EBRD previously signed a €100 million … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine

Tagged Anton Usov, Dnieper River, EBRD funding Kiev Metropolitan, Kiev, Kiev Metro modernisation programme, Kiev Metropolitan, Kiev Metropolitan received funding, new metro trains, Obolon depot, Russia’s metro carriages manufacturer Vagonmash, Syretsko-Pecherska line, Vagonmash

American yogurt with toppers producer YoCrunch acquired by Danone

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Paris, 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Danone announce today that it has acquired 100% of YoCrunch’s share capital. Founded in 1985, YoCrunch makes yogurt with crunchy toppings packaged separately, in part through licensing agreements with well-known national brands such as M&Ms and Oreo. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, France, Investment

Tagged acquired, acquisition, American yogurt with toppers producer YoCrunch, compartmentalized packaging, Connecticut, Danone, Danone acquired YoCrunch, Naugatuck, Paris, YoCrunch, yogurt, yogurt with crunchy toppings

Telefónica, CaixaBank and Banco Santander joint e-commerce venture cleared under EU Merger Regulation

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture between the Spanish telecommunications operator Telefónica and two Spanish banks, CaixaBank, controlled by La Caixa–Caja de Ahorros, and Banco Santander. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Spain, Technology, Telecom

Tagged Antoine Colombani, Banco Santander, CaixaBank, cleared under EU Merger Regulation, data analytics services to merchants, digital advertising, digital wallet services, digital wallets, joint e-commerce venture, La Caixa–Caja de Ahorros, Maria Madrid Pina, peer-to-peer payments, Telefonica, The European Commission

Sampo Group posted EUR 825 million profit before taxes in H1-2103

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Sampo Group’s profit before taxes for the first half of 2013 amounted to EUR 825 million compared to EUR 813 million a year earlier. The total comprehensive income for the period, taking changes in the market value … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Insurance, Investment, Management

Tagged depreciation of Swedish krona, Kari Stadigh, life insurance operations, Maria Silander, Sampo Group, Sampo Group earnings per share, Sampo Group H1-2103 profit, Sampo Group Outlook, Sampo Group profit

EC invites comments from interested parties on German railway incumbent Deutsche Bahn commitments concerning its pricing system for traction current in Germany

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission is inviting comments from interested parties on commitments offered by the German railway incumbent Deutsche Bahn (DB) regarding its pricing system for traction current in Germany. Traction current is electricity used to power locomotives. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

Tagged Article 102 TFEU, Competition, DB Energie, DB Group, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn commitments, dominant market position, EC, EU antitrust rules, German railway incumbent Deutsche Bahn, long-distance passenger transport, pricing system for traction current in Germany, rail freight, railway companies, traction current

Vaisala’s shareholders AGM decided to decrease the share premium fund presented in the company’s balance sheet

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala Corporation’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on March 26, 2013 decided to decrease the share premium fund presented in the Company’s balance sheet on December 31, 2012 by EUR 22,306,293.52 by transferring all the funds … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management

Tagged environmental and industrial measurement, environmental measurement, Euroclear Finland Ltd, industrial measurement, invested non-restricted equity fund, Kaarina Muurinen, return of capital, shareholders, The Finnish National Board of Patents and Registration, Vaisala, Vaisala AGM, Vaisala Annual General Meeting

University of Bath to receive GBP 65M from EIB to build new academic buildings and student residences

Posted on 16, August 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide GBP 65m to fund new academic buildings and student residences, as well as a significant programme to refurbish teaching and research facilities at the University of Bath. This long-term … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Education, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom

Tagged EIB, Energy Performance Certificate, EU OJEU, GBP 65M, Jonathan Taylor, new University of Bath academic buildings, Professor Kevin Edge, Richard Willis, The European Investment Bank, University of Bath, University of Bath student residences

Category Archives: Business

TDC reports for improved earnings within mobility services in its Q2-2013 Interim Report

Saxo Bank strategists expect end of excessively easy money and turning point towards the slow QE withdrawal in their Q3 Outlook

Bulgarian First Investment Bank AD to acquire 100% of shares of MKB Unionbank from Hungarian MKB

EC claims back €180M of EU agricultural policy funds unduly spent by Member States

Credit Suisse: commodity market increased in July 2013 supported by positive macroeconomic data

The European Commission to invest €13.7M for further development of cross-border digital public services

Leading secure outsourcing group G4S signed with Global Choice to improve and speed up the check-in process for airport and airline passengers

Switzerland, Germany, and France scientists developed EU funded miniature “insect” eyes with high industrial potential in mobile robotics, smart clothing and medical applications

EBRD lends US$25M to Kazakh beverage and food producer RG Brands

G4S head of HR Colin Minto discusses global recruiting challenges for one of the world’s largest private employers with HR Review magazine

Bang & Olufsen unveils new innovative technology in its 65-inch plasma solution with the launch of BeoVision 12-65 New Generation

RWE Česká republika now offers transition to gas condensation boilers under the New Green Savings programme subsidies

voestalpine AG’s workforce reached new record figure of 47,154 employees, Q1-2013/14 performance stable despite lower raw materials prices and weaker economy

Kiev Metropolitan received funding from EBRD to buy new metro trains from Russia’s metro carriages manufacturer Vagonmash

American yogurt with toppers producer YoCrunch acquired by Danone

Telefónica, CaixaBank and Banco Santander joint e-commerce venture cleared under EU Merger Regulation

EC invites comments from interested parties on German railway incumbent Deutsche Bahn commitments concerning its pricing system for traction current in Germany

Vaisala’s shareholders AGM decided to decrease the share premium fund presented in the company’s balance sheet

University of Bath to receive GBP 65M from EIB to build new academic buildings and student residences

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