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Fortum to launch an efficiency programme to maintain and strengthen its flexibility and competitiveness

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

FORTUM CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 19 October 2012 at 8.55 EEST 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Fortum is launching an efficiency programme for 2013-2014 in order to maintain and strengthen its strategic flexibility and competitiveness in an increasingly demanding business environment. “The economic situation … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland

1 billion iovation device checks strengthen Experian’s global fraud prevention services

Posted on 27, October 2012 by

Experian and Iovation partner in mobile and online fraud prevention London, 27-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Experian,® the global information services company, today announced an international partnership with iovation, the Device Reputation Authority™, to further enhance Experian’s global fraud prevention capabilities. iovation’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Daimler-Ergebnis wieder auf hohem Niveau: EBIT von 1.921 Mio. € im dritten Quartal

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Konzernergebnis von 1.205 (i. V. 1.360) Mio. € Konzernumsatz um 8% auf 28,6 (i. V. 26,4) Mrd. € gesteigert Konzernabsatz um 1% auf 528.600 Fahrzeuge erhöht Prognose für 2012: Konzern-EBIT aus dem laufenden Geschäft von rund 8 Mrd. € erwartet … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany

TBG Digital’s Q3 2012 Global Facebook Advertising Report Highlights Improved Ad Engagement and Savings for Advertisers

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Advertisers are embracing Facebook’s Mobile and Desktop News Feed ad placements and users are finding brands’ amplified content highly engaging. These are the main takeaways from the latest Global Facebook Advertising Report compiled by independent Social Media … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Technology, United Kingdom

Business insolvencies in September fall

Posted on 26, October 2012 by
Business insolvencies in September fall

SME picture shows stability Firms in West Midlands and South West see biggest improvement 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The latest BusinessIQ Insolvency Index from Experian®, the global information services company, reveals a 3.1 per cent drop in number of business insolvencies … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Small Business, United Kingdom

Changes in Fortum Corporation’s Management Team

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Anne Brunila to leave Fortum Management Team – Helena Aatinen to be appointed as member of the Management Team 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Helena Aatinen, MSc Econ., has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and a member of Fortum Corporation’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Management

The Two-Speed Economy – Strategien für eine bipolare Welt

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Keynote von Jörg Asmussen, Mitglied des Direktoriums der EZB, The Boston Consulting Group 79. Kronberger Strategiekonferenz Kronberg, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, herzlichen Dank für die Einladung heute Vormittag hier in Kronberg zu Ihnen zu sprechen. Im 14. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Germany

Loewe Xelos: now with a brand new look

Posted on 26, October 2012 by
Loewe Xelos: now with a brand new look

New gateway to the world of Loewe TVs Kronach, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Loewe Xelos television line provides the perfect gateway to the world of Loewe TVs. Its design, picture quality, functionality and wide variety of set-up options are of … Read the full press release →

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

EU welcomes Laos planned accession to the World Trade Organisation

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Commission has backed fully the decision by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to give its green light for the accession of Laos. Laos will become the 158th member of the global trade body once the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Society

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Speech by Peter Praet: Deleveraging and the role of central banks

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Speech by Peter Praet, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Conference: The Effect of Tighter Regulatory Requirements on Bank Profitability and Risk-Taking Incentives, Milan, 26 October 2012 Milan, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen [1], I am pleased to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Italy

World premiere: High Definition mobile voice now possible between two countries

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Orange overcomes technical challenges to deliver the world’s first HD voice direct interconnect between two operators Orange reinforces its leadership position again as the world’s first operator to launch HD voice Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — International Mobile HD voice: a technical … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Media, Technology, Telecom

RWE Technology und Dubai Electricity and Water Authority gründen Joint Venture in Dubai

Posted on 25, October 2012 by
Dr. Leonhard Birnbaum Vorstandsmitglied RWE AG, H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer CEO DEWA, Waleed Salman EVP strategy & business development und Dr. Michael Fübi CEO RWE Technology beim unterzeichnen des Vertrages in Dubai

Essen, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Die RWE Technology GmbH, Kraftwerksbauspezialist des RWE Konzerns, und die staatliche Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) haben ein gemeinsames Joint Venture gegründet. Am 22. Oktober 2012 setzten RWE-Vorstandsmitglied Leonhard Birnbaum, RWE Technology CEO Michael Fübi und … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Investment, Technology

“’New’ EU Member States catching up in slaughterhouse hygiene” – EU Auditors

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Member States acceding to the EU from 2004 had to ensure that their slaughterhouses met the EU’s hygiene requirements. As these requirements were generally to a much higher standard than existing national requirements, EU funds were provided … Read the full press release →

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

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Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Specialist Computer Holding’s IT distribution business by Tech Data Europe

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the IT products distribution business of Specialist Computer Holdings of the United Kingdom by Tech Data Europe, a wholesaler of IT, consumer electronics … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

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BP Agrees Heads of Terms to Sell its TNK-BP Shareholding to Rosneft

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Payment by Rosneft to be a mix of $17.1 billion in cash, and shares representing 12.84 per cent of Rosneft BP intends to use $4.8 billion of the cash consideration to purchase a further 5.66 per cent of Rosneft from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Investment, Russia, United Kingdom

EU development policy needs joined-up thinking, say MEPs

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU must ensure its development policy transcends its current structural weaknesses, is clearly prioritized and not undermined by inconsistencies between trade, agriculture, fisheries and other policies, MEPs said in two resolutions adopted this week. The Parliament … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics, Society

Orange Business Services takes next step in its international customer contact strategy

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

– enhancing portfolio with Flexible Contact Center, a cloud-based, multichannel solution  – supporting 360Buy’s expansion, the largest online retailer in China, with managed contact center Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange Business Services is accelerating its international customer contact strategy to help … Read the full press release →

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

Tornion Kookengän Reetta Varonen Mestarimyyjäkisan finaaliin

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Tornion Kookengässä työskentelevä Reetta Varonen on selvittänyt tiensä ketjunsa kolmen parhaan joukkoon K-ryhmän Mestarimyyjäkilpailussa. Reetta tavoittelee Mestarimyyjän arvostettua titteliä Kookenkä-ketjun finaalissa. K-ryhmän eri ketjujen Mestarimyyjät selviävät 3.11.2012 K-Team Päivillä Turussa järjestettävässä loppukilpailussa. POHJOIS-SUOMI, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 28-vuotias Reetta Varonen työskentelee Tornion … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Retail

Barclays Bolsters Hong Kong private banking team with Senior Banker Hire

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays today announced that it has appointed Adeline Chien as Managing Director, Hong Kong team, covering ultra-high net worth individuals in Hong Kong. Chien will report to Rickie Chan, Market Head of Hong Kong. Barclays today announced … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom

EIB lends EUR 75 million to Bolloré Group to finance its investment in deployment of electric vehicles

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — European Investment Bank Vice-President Philippe de Fontaine Vive and Bolloré Group CEO Vincent Bolloré today (12 October) signed a EUR 75 million finance contract for the development and operation of an open electric car-sharing service in Ile de France. On … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Science, Technology