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Credit Suisse Group AG reports 2Q13 and 6M13 results

Posted on 17, September 2013 by

– 2Q13 Core pre-tax income of CHF 1,534 million, up 38% from 2Q12, net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 1,045 million and return on equity of 10% – 6M13 Core pre-tax income of CHF 3,356 million, up 192% from … Read the full press release →

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ECB’s EUROPEAN CULTURAL DAYS to feature artists from the next country to adopt the euro Latvia

Posted on 17, September 2013 by

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — This year’s EUROPEAN CULTURAL DAYS of the European Central Bank (ECB) features artists from Latvia – the next country to adopt the euro. Under the motto “Enchanting Latvia”, a range of cultural venues across Frankfurt am Main will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Financial, Germany, Latvia

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The Bank of England and European Central Bank announced extension of their temporary reciprocal swap agreement

Posted on 17, September 2013 by

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bank of England and European Central Bank (ECB) are today announcing an extension of their temporary reciprocal swap agreement (swap line) to Tuesday 30 September 2014. The swap line was established in December 2010 to enable the … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Börse announced new access point to its global network via Interxion’s Vienna data centre

Posted on 17, September 2013 by

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse: As of today, Deutsche Börse offers a new Access Point in Interxion’s Vienna data centre campus. Interxion Holding N.V. is a major European provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral co-location data centre services. Its Vienna data centre is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Investment, Technology

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Le groupe d’investisseurs mené par Siparex finalise l’acquisition du Groupe CEBTP

Posted on 16, September 2013 by

Siparex, Cathay Capital, Bpifrance et BNP Paribas Développement, finalisent la reprise du Groupe CEBTP 16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Conformément au protocole d’accord signé en juillet dernier (cf communiqué du 16 juillet 2013 ci-joint), le groupe d’investisseurs mené par Siparex finalise l’acquisition du … Read the full press release →

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EIB lends €40M to Lithuanian cities for energy savings programmes

Posted on 16, September 2013 by

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Energy savings programmes in Lithuanian cities will get a further boost from a EUR 40 million loan agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB), as manager of the JESSICA holding fund in Lithuania, and Šiaulių bankas. This is … Read the full press release →

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The European Investment Bank lends €40M long-term loan to SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited (SREI) for renewable energy projects in India

Posted on 16, September 2013 by

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 40 million long-term loan to SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited (SREI), with the main purpose of financing investments that will help to mitigate climate change in India. The loan will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Italy

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RBS Group included in 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Posted on 16, September 2013 by

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — We’re pleased to announce that RBS Group has been included in the 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). The DJSI tracks the corporate sustainability of the world’s leading companies. The index includes only the top 10% globally of … Read the full press release →

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Eurogroup ministers: early signs of euro area recovery

Posted on 14, September 2013 by

13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurogroup ministers got back to business today in Vilnius in their first meeting since the end of the summer break. There was good news from Cyprus, where work has started in earnest on reforms designed to get the … Read the full press release →

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Michel BARNIER at Eurofi Financial Forum: G20 must remain committed to global implementation of financial reforms

Posted on 14, September 2013 by

Vilnius, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurofi Financial Forum Mr. De Larosière, Ladies and Gentlemen, Five years ago, on 13 September 2008, some of you here in this room were probably in Nice for the informal Ecofin. It is precisely on that day in … Read the full press release →

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European Progress Microfinance Facility provided Progress Microfinance loans to over 6000 entrepreneurs

Posted on 12, September 2013 by

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 6000 entrepreneurs have already benefitted from loans worth a total of close to €50 million under the European Progress Microfinance Facility, according to the third annual report on this EUinstrument. The report confirms that Progress Microfinance has significantly contributed … Read the full press release →

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Boubakar Dione est nommé Directeur juridique de Bpifrance

Posted on 12, September 2013 by

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Boubakar Dione est nommé Directeur juridique de Bpifrance. Rapportant directement au Directeur général, il prend en charge la responsabilité de l’ensemble de la fonction juridique de Bpifrance et supervisera les équipes juridiques dédiées aux opérations de financement et … Read the full press release →

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Uralkali released IFRS H1-2013 Financial Results: Net Revenue down 29%, EBITDA down 40% YoY

Posted on 11, September 2013 by

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Uralkali (LSE: URKA, “the Company”), one of the world’s largest potash producers, has today published its audited financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2013 prepared in accordance with IFRS and audited by ZAO PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit. … Read the full press release →

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Uralkali’s Board of Directors announced the decisions made on the meeting held on 10 September 2013

Posted on 11, September 2013 by

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the meeting held on 10 September 2013, the Board of Directors of Uralkali (LSE: URKA; the Company), one of the world’s largest potash producers, has made the following decisions. The Board has approved the Consolidated Condensed Interim … Read the full press release →

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EU Commissioner Michel Barnier’s statement on the new Market Abuse Regulation endorsed by the European Parliament

Posted on 11, September 2013 by

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — I welcome the political agreement with Council on the Market Abuse Regulation that Parliament has endorsed today, which will establish tougher rules to better prevent, detect and punish market abuse. With this agreement, the European Parliament has made … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Bundesbank published foreign exchange and derivatives turnover of banks in Germany

Posted on 11, September 2013 by

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In April 2013, a survey of foreign exchange and derivatives market activity was carried out by central banks in 53 countries, including all the major financial centres.In consultation with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), these surveys have … Read the full press release →

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Dassault Systèmes announced the acquisition of Safe Technology Ltd, the technology leader in fatigue simulation for predicting product durability

Posted on 10, September 2013 by

3DEXPERIENCE Platform Enriched by Advanced Durability Analysis Applications VÉLIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 10-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced the acquisition of Safe … Read the full press release →

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Statoil ASA guaranteed by Statoil Petroleum AS executed debt capital market transactions

Posted on 10, September 2013 by

10-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On August 27, 2013, Statoil ASA (OSE:STL, NYSE:STO), guaranteed by Statoil Petroleum AS, executed the following debt capital market transaction: Issue of USD 300,000,000 Notes with floating interest rate and due August 27, 2020  The net proceeds from … Read the full press release →

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E.ON Connecting Energies to acquire Matrix, UK market leader in energy management and energy efficiency services for commercial buildings

Posted on 6, September 2013 by

06-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, E.ON Connecting Energies entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Matrix (“The Company”), the UK market leader in energy management and energy efficiency services for commercial buildings. The agreement covers the purchase of 100 percent of the … Read the full press release →

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