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Standard Chartered Renminbi Globalisation Index rose to 2,137 in January, up 2.3% from the previous month

HONG KONG, 12-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Standard Chartered today announced that the Standard Chartered Renminbi Globalisation Index (Bloomberg: SCGRRGI <index>), or the RGI, rose to 2,137 in January, up 2.3% from the previous month, the fastest gain in eight months. … Read the full press release

SHV Investments Ltd declares its recommended cash offer for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Nutreco unconditional

This is a joint press release by Nutreco N.V. and SHV Investments Ltd. pursuant to the provisions of section 16 paragraph 1 and section 17 paragraph 1 of the Decree on Public Takeover Bids (Besluit openbare biedingen Wft) in connection … Read the full press release

Barco NV discloses information regarding the acquisition of own shares

Kortrijk, Belgium, 11-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the regulations Barco NV hereby discloses information regarding the acquisition of own shares. Under the framework of the share buy-back program, as announced per 7 November 2014, the company reports today … Read the full press release

MAN increases its operating profit in 2014 despite the difficult economic situation

Dr. Pachta-Reyhofen: “Europe gives us stability as a strong anchor.” The MAN Group in 2014 at a glance €15.3 billion – order intake down 5% [2013: €16.2 billion] €14.3 billion – sales revenue 10% lower year-on-year [2013: €15.9 billion] €384 … Read the full press release

Corporate customers can now query their account information, initiate and sign transfers or buy and sell securities with Bank Austria’s new MobileBanking app

Bank Austria’s MobileBanking app enables business banking anytime, anywhere: Enterprises can now query their account information, initiate and sign transfers or buy and sell securities Mobile management of several companies possible Order overview / archive & signature folder: orders (including … Read the full press release

University of Freiburg’s Dr. Nils Wiedeman receives EUR 2 million in funding from ERC for in-depth research on mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell

Biochemist Nils Wiedemann receives two million euros in funding from European Research Council FREIBURG, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Understanding metabolic diseases of the muscles and nerves: Dr. Nils Wiedemann, group leader at the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the … Read the full press release

50 company CEOs opened trading in London to celebrate London Stock Exchange’s launch of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ 2015

Second edition of landmark report launched; backed by the three major UK political parties Identifies fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in UK Publication examines opportunities and challenges facing SMEs 50 company CEOs open trading in … Read the full press release

Cepsa consigue un Resultado Neto de 459 millones de euros en 2014, cifra superior en un 24% a la conseguida en 2013

Estos resultados son superiores en un 24% respecto a los conseguidos en 2013 La recuperación de los márgenes de refino en el último cuatrimestre del año, y de la demanda del mercado nacional de combustibles y carburantes, han contribuido de … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz sold 120,270 cars in February 2015; 14.6% more vs previous year’s month

Mercedes-Benz sells 14.6% more vehicles in February than in the previous year’s month (120,270 units). Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “We have never before sold so many … Read the full press release

Accenture to support the largest Dutch pension provider APG to further optimize its current operations

Accenture will open a delivery center in Southern Netherlands to foster innovation and job creation in the region AMSTERDAM, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will support APG, the largest Dutch pension provider, to further optimize its current operations, under a … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group supports National Apprenticeship Week with the recruitment of 100 Higher Apprentices this year

To underscore its support of National Apprenticeship Week, Lloyds Banking Group has today confirmed it will recruit 100 Higher Apprentices this year. This is in addition to the 2,210 apprenticeship positions it has already created. 100 Higher Apprenticeships during 2015 … Read the full press release

Abertis Telecom Terrestre to acquire 90% of WIND Telecomunicazioni S.p.A.’s subsidiary “Galata” for EUR 693 million

The terrestrial telecommunications subsidiary of Abertis will acquire a package of 7,377 telecommunications towers in Italy. Abertis Telecom Terrestre will invest 693 million euros in a deal that will give Abertis a 90% stake of the company which will manage … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group AG’s innovative and energy-efficient LED lighting and components the most important growth driver

Group revenues increase 4.0% to EUR 962.8 million Continued strong growth momentum with LED: LED share of revenues at 47.4% for the reporting period and 53% in the third quarter Operating earnings (adj. EBIT) improves 21.9% to EUR 51.5 million … Read the full press release

adidas AG share buyback programme to resume on March 6, 2015

Share buyback programme will resume on March 6, 2015 Herzogenaurach, Germany, 5-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The share buyback programme announced by adidas AG by means of an ad hoc notification on October 1, 2014, which was conducted in a first tranche … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham physicist won EUR 1.35M Starting Grant from the European Research Council to investigate new and original manifestations of quantum mechanics

NOTTINGHAM, 4-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of Nottingham physicist has won a major European grant to uncover more secrets of the mind-bending world of quantum matter. Dr Gerardo Adesso will use the 1.35M Euro Starting Grant from the European … Read the full press release

Bank of Greece publishes its commercial property price and rent indices

ATHENS, 4-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the context of its systematic effort to monitor and analyse developments and prospects in the Greek real estate market, the Bank of Greece publishes today, for the first time, its commercial property price and … Read the full press release

Experian Marketing Services launches new technology designed to simplify the process of recognizing and engaging audiences across all devices and environments – AdTruth Resolve

AdTruth Resolve simplifies cross-device audience management for marketers New York, N.Y., 4-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian Marketing Services, a recognized leader in data-driven marketing, today introduced AdTruth Resolve, a new technology designed to simplify the process of recognizing and engaging audiences … Read the full press release

Experian data shows volume and value of IPO deals on London’s junior market surges by 134 percent last year

Value of IPO deals on London’s junior market surges by 134 per cent year-on-year. Listings on London Stock Exchange’s main market reach eight-year high Nottingham, UK, 4-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The volume and value of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on London’s … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen: The Carlsberg Foundation awarded Professor Vincent F. Hendricks EUR 1,92 million to establish the Centre for Information and Bubble Studies

COPENHAGEN, 4-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Carlsberg Foundation has awarded Professor Vincent F. Hendricks 1,92 million euros to establish the Centre for Information and Bubble Studies (CIBS) which is to be located at The Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen. … Read the full press release

Slovenian NLB Group reports EUR 62.3 million profit in 2014

Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “The NLB Group stabilised its operations and ended the business year with a profit for the first time since 2008, totalling EUR 62.3 million“ said the Chairman of the Bank’s Management Board Janko Medja at … Read the full press release