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Yara International ASA 2Q2016: strong deliveries and production, but margins declined due to lower fertilizer prices globally

Yara International ASA delivered weaker underlying second-quarter results compared with a year earlier. EBITDA excluding special items was 22% lower, as weaker fertilizer prices were only partly offset by positive energy and currency translation gains. OSLO, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “Yara … Read the full press release

4,150 counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation in Portugal in 1H2016

LISBON, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — During the first half of 2016, 4,150 counterfeit banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in Portugal, a decrease of 7.5 per cent compared with the second half of 2015. The number of counterfeit banknotes seized in Portugal … Read the full press release

Der Euro-Bus der Oesterreichischen Nationalbank (OeNB) mit neuer 50-Euro-Banknote unterwegs – Von 22. Juli bis 20. September 2016

Von 22. Juli bis 20. September 2016 bietet der Euro-Bus der Oesterreichischen Nationalbank (OeNB) die einzigartige Gelegenheit, die 50-Euro-Banknote der Europa-Serie schon vor der offiziellen Ausgabe in Händen zu halten. Das bewährte Serviceangebot wie der kostenlose Schilling-Euro-Tausch und Informationen zu … Read the full press release

CNMV ha publicado la Guía técnica de buenas prácticas para la aplicación del principio “cumplir o explicar”

La Guía facilita criterios y orientaciones para ofrecer al mercado explicaciones claras y de calidad cuando las sociedades se alejan de las recomendaciones Se adapta la Recomendación europea a las características específicas de nuestro Código Las sociedades deben evitar un … Read the full press release

University of Warwick scholarships now available to the brightest students from low-income backgrounds in Singapore

COVENTRY, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The brightest students from low-income backgrounds in Singapore are being given the opportunity to study at the University of Warwick, thanks to scholarships funded by alumni and friends of Warwick. Each year, the recipients of the … Read the full press release

Banca d’Italia: Securities purchased under the Corporate Sector Purchase Programme (CSPP) now available for lending

ROMA, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The securities purchased under the Corporate Sector Purchase Programme (CSPP) announced by the European Central Bank on 21 April 2016 are now available for lending, with a view to preventing settlement failures and avoiding market distortions. … Read the full press release

Symposium at the University of York to debate the future of public finances

YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading figures from the world of international finance will attend a symposium being hosted at the University of York this week to debate the future of public finances around advanced economies. The 2016 York Fiscal Policy … Read the full press release

UniCredit Bank Austria issues The Nachhaltigkeits-GarantieAnleihe 2016–2023 Serie 117

Capital security thanks to repayment of at least 100 percent of the nominal value at the end of the term The capital is invested for a total of 7 years, and the bond can be sold under normal market conditions … Read the full press release

KfW took out EUR 42.4 billion on the international capital markets in 1H2016

Need for funding unchanged in 2016 at EUR 70–75 billion Strong demand for liquid EUR bonds – even with negative yields Outstanding access to the market, including in USD, facilitates the issue of liquid global bonds Demand for sterling bonds … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO first major Dutch bank to enable clients to make payments, save and invest in a single Mobile Banking app

Starting today, ABN AMRO clients can place investment orders and view the status of their investment orders via the bank’s Mobile Banking app. ABN AMRO is the first major Dutch bank to enable clients to make payments, save and invest … Read the full press release

Aktia Bank plc acquires the first mobile payment service in Europe, Elisa Rahoitus Oy

HELSINKI, 14-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Aktia Bank plc acquires Elisa Rahoitus Oy, a subsidiary of Elisa Corporation; the ownership of the company is transferred to Aktia 1 July 2016. Simultaneously, the company’s name is changed to Aktia Finance Ltd. The acquisition … Read the full press release

University of London: New scholarship programme funded by Sir John Cass’s Foundation will be available for 18 resident Londoners

LONDON, 13-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new scholarship programme funded by Sir John Cass’s Foundation has been created to support young people living in London to study for a University of London degree, through distance and flexible learning. These scholarships will … Read the full press release

Electrolux to publish 2016 second quarter results on July 20, 2016

Electrolux results for the second quarter of 2016 will be published on July 20, 2016, at approximately 08.00 CET. STOCKHOLM, 11-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A telephone conference will be held following the release of the results, starting at 09.00 CET and … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Regional Purchasing Managers’ Index: June saw a slowdown in output growth across England

Output growth slows across England but rebounds slightly in Wales London sees business activity decline for first time in over three-and-a-half years England sees slowest rise in employment since early 2013 Survey carried out between 13 June and 28 June … Read the full press release

Stora Enso to announce its second quarter 2016 financial results on Thursday 21 July 2016

HELSINKI, 11-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Stora Enso will announce its second quarter 2016 financial results on Thursday 21 July 2016 at 13.00 Finnish time (12.00 CET). The following events will take place later that day: 1) Webcast for media The webcast … Read the full press release

Ocean Yield ASA to post 2Q 2016 results on the Oslo Stock Exchange on Tuesday 12th July 2016

OSLO, 08-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ocean Yield ASA will publish its second quarter 2016 results on the Oslo Stock Exchange on Tuesday 12th July 2016, at about 20.00 CEST. Ocean Yield ASA will host a presentation on Wednesday 13th July 2016. … Read the full press release

Ocean Yield has two vessels on long-term bareboat charter to Farstad Supply AS, a subsidiary of Farstad Shipping ASA

OSLO, 08-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Reference is made to the press release issued by Farstad Shipping ASA (“Farstad”) today, July 4th 2016, where Farstad and a majority of its secured lenders have entered into a standstill and deferral agreement and a defeasance … Read the full press release

Margaret Monckton appointed a new Chief Financial Officer at University of Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, 07-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Nottingham has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer. Margaret Monckton will bring experience of financial management in private and public sectors as well as higher education when she takes charge of the University’s … Read the full press release

The Central Bank of Ireland’s new research technical paper looks at the role of originating lending conditions in determining loan defaults on UK books of Irish banks

Strong UK evidence to support tighter restrictions on loans for second and subsequent properties. Default increases with higher originating loan-to-value (OLTV) and rent coverage (ORC). Analysis is based on a sample of 106,775 loans on UK books of Irish lenders. … Read the full press release

Orbex Recognized As A Leader In Responsible Customer Service

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, 06-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Orbex, a leading global forex broker, is celebrating its 4th international award this year. Orbex has been recognized as the ‘Best Customer Support’ provider by one of the most authoritative industry’s websites – Forex … Read the full press release