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Deloitte comments on HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) writing to Swiss investors

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Tom Rowbotham, Deloitte tax partner said: “The ground-breaking agreement between the UK and the Swiss Confederation, which is about to come into force, has a clear timetable which Swiss banks need to comply with. Banks in Switzerland are notifying … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Law, Switzerland, United Kingdom

SAS UK: Public sector shrinks long-term, but figures up on 2001

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

Government now employs a smaller percentage of the working population than it did in 1951 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 2011 Census data released today shows a dramatic shift in the demographics of the UK over the past 60 years, including significant … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Government, Technology, United Kingdom

Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri, Turkey

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

Brussels, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri in Turkey. The property featuring 240 rooms is scheduled to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Travel, Turkey

Autonomy, an HP Company, Delivers Marketing Performance Suite Designed for the Human Information Era

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

Comprehensive offering allows marketers to understand, attract, engage and convert customers in real time FRANKFURT, Germany, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Autonomy, an HP Company, today delivered a comprehensive offering designed to help organizations dramatically increase market share, optimize marketing spend, and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

Mid-tier law firms consolidate as Top 100 see revenue growth slow for fourth consecutive quarter

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The UK’s top 100 law firms achieved fee income growth of 3.4% in the quarter ended 31 October 2012, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest Quarterly Legal Sector Survey from business advisory … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Law, United Kingdom

Hilti Christmas Delivery Schedule 2012 – 2013

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — With the Christmas holidays approaching, we want to ensure that all of our customers are aware of our delivery schedule so you can plan accordingly. The delivery schedule for Christmas 2012 – 2013 can be found below. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Liechtenstein, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom

Commission publishes report on current account surpluses in the EU

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

Βrussels, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 1. The context Macroeconomic imbalances in the euro area and in the EU expanded significantly in the run-up to the financial crisis. The imbalances manifested themselves in significant and persistent divergence in the current accounts of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment

Amey Appoints Seven Specialists onto Asset Management Team

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Leading infrastructure services provider Amey has appointed seven UK specialists in asset management into its strategic consulting team, to help deliver significant time and cost savings to customers. Charles Oldham, Jon Jarritt, Adam McCullough, Chris Beedie, Owen … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, United Kingdom

The European banking union, a precondition to financial stability and a historical step forward for European integration

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

Michel BARNIER – Member of the European Commission, responsible for Internal Market and Services Transatlantic Corporate Governance Dialogue Brussels, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, I would like to thank the European Corporate Governance Institute, and Chairman Jörgen HOLMQUIST, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Fee reduction extended for .eu dispute proceedings

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

Brussels and Prague, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The fee for a basic .eu Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure will continue to be cut by 50% until the end of 2013, announced the .eu registry EURid and the Czech Arbitration Court (CAC), … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Czech Republic, European Union, Internet & Online, Law, Technology

John Wood Group PLC Pre-close trading update

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”) issues the following pre-close trading update for the year to 31 December 2012. Full year results will be announced on 5 March 2013. Overall, conditions in energy markets remain favourable. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, United Kingdom

Selincro(TM) (nalmefene) receives positive opinion for approval in the European Union

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

Turku, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Biotie today announced that its partner H.Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) has received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommending marketing authorization of Selincro(TM) (nalmefene; an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Finland, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

“Sustainable development: The European Commission’s New Year’s resolutions”

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Brussels Sustainable Development Summit/Brussels Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Mr. Fransaer Cher Monsieur le Ministre Canfin, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear friends, The end of the year is traditionally the time to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Government, Politics

The EIB confirms its role as leading investor in Morocco with new commitment of €420 million for transport and energy infrastructure

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EIB confirms its role as the leading investor in Morocco with this new commitment of €420 million for transport and energy infrastructure. This loan follows on from the 2011 decision by the EIB’s Board of Directors … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

Pipelife wins major contract for water pipeline

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

–  Shell orders 27 km of special pipes for water pipeline from Pipelife – Largest order since creation of the Soluforce business unit – Wienerberger Group strategy for broader positioning and diversification confirmed Vienna, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — After successes in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities

Supporting growth and jobs in Greece – Task Force for Greece quarterly report December 2012

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission’s Task Force for Greece has presented its third quarterly report on technical assistance for Greece. The report describes the assistance provided by the Task Force, the Member States, international organisations and other specialist bodies to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Politics

Biotie’s tozadenant (SYN115) meets primary and multiple secondary endpoints in phase 2b study in Parkinson’s disease

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Biotie today reported top-line data from a Phase 2b study evaluating its adenosine A2a antagonist tozadenant (SYN115) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients experiencing levodopa related end of dose wearing off. The study met its primary endpoint of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

New VAT rules to make life easier for businesses from 1st January 2013

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — From 1st January 2013, new EU VAT rules enter into effect, which will make life much simpler for businesses across Europe. First, electronic invoicing will have to be treated the same as paper invoicing, enabling companies to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Small Business

Banca MPS: S&P’s lowers ratings

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena informs that the International ratings agency Standard&Poor’s has lowered BMPS’ ratings. Specifically, the agency revised down its assessment of MPS’ Stand Alone Credit Profile (SACP) to ‘b+’ from ‘bb+’ and its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy

Wienerberger reduces Managing Board from three to two members

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Organizational adjustment to reflect new corporate structure – Johann Windisch to leave the Managing Board and take over responsibility for the Bricks & Tiles Division in Europe – Contracts of Heimo Scheuch and Willy Van Riet extended for five years … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Industrial, Management