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SNS REAAL COMPOSITION EXECUTIVE BOARD AND SUPERVISORY BOARD AS PER 1 FEBRUARY

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the announcement of the departure of the CEO, CFRO and Chairman of the Supervisory Board at SNS REAAL NV, the other members of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board decided to remain in their current positions to ensure … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Netherlands

Ombudsman: Mario Draghi’s membership of Group of Thirty does not undermine ECB independence

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

P. Nikiforos Diamandouros – European Ombudsman 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has rejected a complaint that the independence, reputation, and integrity of the European Central Bank (ECB) are undermined by its President’s membership of the Group of Thirty. This … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Non Profit, Politics, Society

EIB and ICAF sign agreement to finance SMEs in Cantabria

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a EUR 50 million loan to the Instituto de Finanzas de Cantabria (ICAF) mainly for financing the investment projects of the region’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This EIB loan will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Spain

CBI comments on NAO Financial Sustainability of Local Authorities Report

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on a National Audit Office Financial Sustainability of Local Authorities report. Jim Bligh, CBI Head of Public Services reform, said: “As part of necessary deficit reduction, local authorities are operating with reduced budgets so … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, United Kingdom

Rio Tinto impairments and management changes

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rio Tinto expects to recognise a non-cash impairment charge of approximately US$14 billion (post tax) in its 2012 full year results. These impairments include an amount of approximately US$3 billion relating to Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique (RTCM), … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT RONALD LATENSTEIN, FERENCE LAMP AND ROB ZWARTENDIJK AT SNS REAAL

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

Utrecht, 2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SNS REAAL NV announces that its Executive Board members Messrs Ronald Latenstein, CEO, and Ference Lamp, CFRO, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Mr Rob Zwartendijk, resign from their respective positions. Reason for this decision is that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Netherlands

TÜV Rheinland: Course of Expansion Continued in 2012

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TÜV Rheinland again posted good results in 2012, owing to the very dynamic growth recorded in previous years. Revenues generated by the global test service provider climbed well above EUR 1.5 billion for the first time with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Technology

BP Starts Production from New Valhall Platform in Norwegian North Sea

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced the successful start-up of oil production from new facilities at the Valhall field in the southern part of the Norwegian North Sea. Production started on 26 January.“The Valhall Re-Development Project is another significant milestone … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Norway, United Kingdom

Astrium 2012: a year of successes and transformation

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

Provisional estimated turnover for 2012 was 5.8 billion euros, a rise of 17% despite an increasingly competitive environment Promising contracts and the successful integration of Vizada reflect the growing strength of Astrium Services A new world record for reliability as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom

Sosh upgrades its monthly plans with unlimited calls for €9,90 and 3GB internet usage for €19,90

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Starting 1st February, the €9.90 monthly plan will include unlimited calls. Customers will still have unlimited access to Facebook and Twitter via the MyFriends link. The €19.90 monthly plan now comes with an extra 1Gb of internet … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Gerard van Olphen leaves Achmea and becomes CEO at SNS Reaal

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Gerard van Olphen, Chief Financial & Risk Officer of the Executive Board of Achmea, stands down as of 1 February and becomes CEO at SNS Reaal with immediate effect. Achmea announces this following a press conference hosted by the Dutch … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Management, Netherlands

Additional Incentive of EUR 500 million for the Development of SMEs in Croatia

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Signing of the contract for the largest loan approved to Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak Zagreb, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a EUR 500 million loan to Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak (HBOR) which represents … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business

TÜV Rheinland develops new standard for efficient stand-by power mode

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TÜV Rheinland, the global top ten provider of technical services, has developed a new standard for efficient stand-power mode of consumer electronics goods. Certificates for the new “ecOstandby” standard are awarded to products that pass stricter than … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology

BP today announced Bob Fryar as Executive Vice-President for Safety and Operational Risk (S&OR)

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced Bob Fryar as Executive Vice-President for Safety and Operational Risk (S&OR), reporting directly to Bob Dudley, Group Chief Executive. Fryar, who is currently Executive Vice President for production in BP’s upstream business will take … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Security & Safety, United Kingdom

IndiGo becomes the first Indian airline with Sharklet equipped A320

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Operators benefit from up to four per cent fuel burn savings Blagnac, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — India’s largest airline, IndiGo has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Indian carrier to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Orange’s new Livebox Play range available from the 7th of February

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Orange’s Livebox Play showcased by Orange CEO Stephane Richard at “Hello”, the show dedicated to innovation, on 21st November, will be on sale from 7th February 2013. 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Customers have been eagerly awaiting the new device, which comes … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Ankündigung Tenderverfahren Unverzinsliche Schatzanweisungen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland („Bubills“)

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Frankfurt am Main, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Wie bereits im Emissionskalender für das erste Quartal 2013 angekündigt, wird der Bund am 11. Februar 2013 Unverzinsliche Schatzanweisungen („Bubills“) mit einer Laufzeit von 6 Monaten im Tenderverfahren begeben. Angestrebt wird ein Emissionsvolumen (einschließlich … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment

Dassault Systèmes and MARA Partner to Transform Students’ Learning Experience, Sustaining Malaysian Transition from Rural to Global

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Partners Develop a Continuum of World Class Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education from Early School to University KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3D Experience Company, world leader in 3D … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, France, Technology

John Mingé Appointed Chairman and President of BP America, Inc.

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — John Mingé has been appointed Chairman and President of BP America, Inc. and will serve as BP’s chief representative in the United States. He will succeed Lamar McKay, who has been appointed to head BP’s Upstream business. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom

Deutsche Bundesbank Januar-Ergebnisse der Umfrage zum Kreditgeschäft (Bank Lending Survey) in Deutschland

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Kreditstandards für Ausleihungen an nichtfinanzielle Unternehmen in Deutschland wurden der jüngsten Umfrage zum Kreditgeschäft zufolge im vierten Quartal 2012 geringfügig verschärft. Bei den Kreditbedingungen passten die befragten Banken im Vergleich zum Vorquartal lediglich die Margen restriktiv … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government