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Journée Investisseurs consacrée à Elis et Foncia

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Eurazeo organise aujourd’hui une journée dédiée à Elis, leader européen de la location entretien de linge et d’habillement professionnel, et à Foncia, leader européen des services à l’habitat, sociétés qu’elle détient respectivement à hauteur de 82,6 % et 33,8 %. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France

Europcar reshapes its brand

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– A new brand positioning “Moving your way” – A new design for the europcar.com website Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Customers the world-over will now be able to enjoy and benefit from a whole new approach to car rental, as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Internet & Online, Marketing, Transportation & Logistics

Electrabel, Group GDF SUEZ, submit conclusions for restart Doel 3 and Tihange 2

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13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over the last few months Electrabel has carried out an in-depth investigation in response to the indications found in the reactor vessels of Doel 3 and Tihange 2. On Wednesday, Electrabel submitted its conclusions and action plan … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Security & Safety, Technology

INSEAD Unveils Results of Study at Heart of the Debates at the 7th “Etats de la France” entitled “Reconciling Competitiveness and Justice”

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Study carried out by INSEAD shows why economic recovery and equity need not be antinomic Abu Dhabi, Fontainebleau and Singapore, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — INSEAD, the leading international business school revealed today the results of a report, developed by Bruno Lanvin, Executive … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, France, Investment, Management, Science, Society

Shattering myths and glass ceilings: launch of database of ‘Global Board Ready Women’

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Strasbourg, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Business Schools Women on Boards Initiative is migrating their ‘Global Board Ready Women’ list of 8 000 women into an online database. The women on this list all fulfil stringent criteria for Corporate Governance … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, France, Management, Society

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Druga szansa dla uczciwych przedsiębiorstw: Komisja proponuje nowoczesne prawo upadłościowe

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Strasburg, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dla przedsiębiorstw, które ucierpiały wskutek kryzysu gospodarczego, „deską ratunku” będzie propozycja unowocześnienia europejskiego prawa dotyczącego transgranicznych postępowań upadłościowych. Komisja Europejska przedstawiła dziś projekt dający „drugą szansę” firmom, które w normalnych warunkach byłyby rentowne. Komisja proponuje uaktualnić obecne przepisy … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Small Business

Mergers: Commission welcomes General Court judgment in Electrabel case

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Brussels, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes today’s judgment by the General Court (GC) which fully dismissed Electrabel’s appeal of a Commission decision of June 2009 fining Electrabel €20 million for acquiring control over Compagnie Nationale du Rhône without prior … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Law

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Eleven EU countries get Parliament’s all clear for a financial transaction tax

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13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Eleven EU countries planning to introduce a financial transaction tax (FTT) won a resounding go-ahead from MEPs on Wednesday. Together, they account for 90% of Eurozone GDP. MEPs have long advocated an FTT to make financial market … Read the full press release →

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

Giving honest businesses a second chance: Commission proposes modern insolvency rules

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Strasbourg, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Businesses hit by the economic crisis will be thrown a lifeline under a new proposal from the European Commission today to modernise Europe’s rules on cross-border business insolvency, helping to give otherwise viable businesses a ‘second chance’. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Politics

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PSA Peugeot Citroën Restructuring Plan: End of the consultation period on the economic chapter and continuation of negotiations on the support measures

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Paris, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A summary review of the SECAFI audit report on the Group’s restructuring plan was presented yesterday to management and the members of the Central Works Council during a special meeting. Following the meeting, the Central Works Council … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, France

Bayer awarded International Fleet Green Award once again

Posted on 12, December 2012 by
Lutz Hansen (right), vehicle fleet manager at Bayer, was presented with the award by Caroline Thonnon from Fleet Europe and Olivier Bodet from PSA Peugeot Citroën.

Innovative and flexible solutions for reducing vehicle fleet CO2 Objective achieved ahead of deadline: 20 percent reduction in CO2 emissions of vehicle fleet since 2008 Leverkusen, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Bayer has once again been awarded the International Fleet Green Award. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

ADVERTENCIA AL PÚBLICO DE ENTIDAD NO REGISTRADA EN SUPERVISORES INTERNACIONALES

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12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — La Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) hace públicas las advertencias recibidas a través de los supervisores de los mercados de Portugal y Reino Unido. El supervisor portugués informa de que AWI FINANCIAL (WWW.AWIFINANCIAL.COM) no es … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law

ESMA finalises guidelines on repo arrangements for UCITS funds

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12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today published its final guidelines on repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements for UCITS funds. The guidelines state that UCITS should only enter into such agreements if they are able … Read the full press release →

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

ECB publishes consolidated banking data for end-June 2012

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12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Central Bank (ECB) is publishing the June-2012 Consolidated Banking Data (CBD), a data set that provides various statistics about the EU banking system on consolidated basis. It includes statistics on both individual EU Member … Read the full press release →

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

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Austrian mobile phone operator Orange by H3G, subject to conditions

Posted on 12, December 2012 by

Brussels, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Orange’s mobile telephony business in Austria by Hutchison 3G (H3G). The approval is conditional upon the implementation of a commitments package that will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Investment, Law, Technology, Telecom

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Viewpoint: How likely is Britain to lose its prized triple-A credit rating?

Posted on 12, December 2012 by
Costas Milas is Professor of Finance at the University of Liverpool’s Management School

“Chancellor George Osborne should only worry if net government debt hits 80% of GDP in 2013 and even further if Britain drops its European Union membership.” 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “In his autumn statement, Chancellor George Osborne updated the parliament with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Politics, United Kingdom

Aviation: MEPs vote on “better airports” package

Posted on 12, December 2012 by

Brussels, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Parliament voted today on proposed measures to help increase the capacity of Europe’s airports, reduce delays and improve the quality of services offered to passengers. In its vote on the “airports package” the Parliament gave … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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150 years of Bayer: Success through innovation and change

Posted on 12, December 2012 by

Dekkers: Bayer products have become indispensable to our lives / Numerous events planned in 2013 Leverkusen, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Bayer Group will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2013 with numerous events around the world. “Bayer can look back … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Healthcare, Science, Technology

SAKU BREWERY RECEIVED THE RESPONSIBLE COMPANY QUALITY LABEL

Posted on 12, December 2012 by

On 4 December, Saku Brewery was awarded the Estonian „Responsible Company 2012“ quality label. Prior to receiving the label, a thorough questionnaire was completed about the contribution to the working environment, natural environment, community and market environment. „Having been awarded … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Estonia, Food & Beverage

EU and Swiss regulators to co-operate on cross-border supervision of alternative investment funds

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12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has approved the co-operation arrangements between the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA and the EU securities regulators for the supervision of alternative investment funds, including hedge funds, private equity … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Spain, Switzerland