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Deutsche Börse: Covestro AG and Ströer SE shares to replace MAN SE and Kabel Deutschland Holding AG shares in MDAX index

Deutsche Börse reviews index composition/ Changes to be effective as of 21 December Frankfurt am Main, 4-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On Thursday, Deutsche Börse decided on changes to its selection indices, which will become effective on 21 December 2015. The shares … Read the full press release

Bankinter turns 50 years old; prize draw for 15 Smartbox experience boxes

Bankinter celebrates its 50th anniversary with a contest and a draw of Smartbox experiences. MADRID, 4-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — We always congratulate you on your birthday, and now that we are turning 50 years old, we want to celebrate it with you. … Read the full press release

Standard & Poor’s Rating Services improved NLB’s outlook on credit rating to stable

Ljubljana, Slovenia, 4-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Standard & Poor’s Rating Services improved NLB’s outlook on credit rating to stable from negative. The rating agency affirmed the long- and short-term credit rating to »BB-/B«. According to the agency, rating action followed the national … Read the full press release

SFL: The tender for public bonds maturing in May 2016 and Nov 2017 expired on 1 December 2015

PARIS, 4-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The tender offer relating to two public bonds maturing in May 2016 and November 2017, which was launched on 24 November 2015, expired on 1 December 2015. This operation enables SFL to repurchase its bonds for … Read the full press release

Höegh LNG to pay USD 0.10 cash dividend per share for Q4 2015

OSLO, 2-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Reference is made to the third quarter 2015 financial statement approved by the Board of Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (“Höegh LNG” or the “Company”) on 27 November 2015 and the Board decision of the same day … Read the full press release

Professor Egil Matsen appointed Deputy Governor of Norges Bank

Today (27 November 2015), Egil Matsen was appointed Deputy Governor of Norges Bank by the Council of State for a term of six years. OSLO, 2-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Matsen is a researcher in macroeconomics and finance and a professor … Read the full press release

Norges Bank’s foreign exchange transfers in December 2015 to Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG)

Norges Bank will sell foreign exchange equivalent to NOK 600 million per day up to and including 11 December in connection with the transfers to the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) in December 2015. OSLO, 2-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Norges … Read the full press release

AFME Chief Executive Simon Lewis on new proposals for EU Prospectus regime

LONDON, 1-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Commenting on the publication of the draft Prospectus Regulation today, Simon Lewis, Chief Executive of AFME, said: “We welcome this draft proposal as it represents an important first step towards meeting the objectives set out … Read the full press release

iMinds’ iStart business incubation programme now ranks fourth on UBI Global’s worldwide ranking

iStart entrepreneurship programme named the world’s number 4 in UBI Global’s ranking of ‘Top University Business Accelerators’ BRUSSELS, 1-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Late October, iMinds’ iStart business incubation programme, which helps entrepreneurs successfully launch their business, was awarded the second place in … Read the full press release

Nationwide Building Society comments on Government’s decision to once again look at the rules around inheriting ISA money

Swindon, England,  30-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Andrew Baddeley-Chappell, Nationwide’s Head of Savings Policy: “We welcome the Government’s decision to once again look at the rules around inheriting ISA money because our figures suggest that a large number of people are struggling … Read the full press release

Impax Asset Management Group plc awarded Best Environmental Investment Manager for 2nd consecutive year and Best Specialist Fund Management Group at the Investment Week awards in London

LONDON, 30-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Impax Asset Management Group plc (“Impax” or the “Company”), the AIM quoted investment manager focused on environmental markets and related resource efficiency sectors, has been awarded Best Environmental Investment Manager for the second consecutive year and Best … Read the full press release

Europäische Zentralbank: Die neue 20-€-Banknote, fälschungssicherer, die dritte der Europa-Serie, wird heute in Umlauf gebracht

Neue 20-€-Banknote wird heute in Verkehr gegeben Neuer Geldschein ist fälschungssicherer Eurosystem hat Materialien bereitgestellt, um Anpassung von Banknotenbearbeitungsund -prüfgeräten an neuen 20-€-Schein zu erleichtern Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland, 27-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die neue 20-€-Banknote, die dritte der Europa-Serie, wird heute … Read the full press release

Bundesbank’s Professor Claudia Buch and Andreas Dombret present the Deutsche Bundesbank’s Financial Stability Review 2015

Frankfurt am Main, 27-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Exceptionally low interest rates remain a salient feature of the financial system setting in Germany. They reflect the global low real economic growth and expansionary monetary policy stance. Speaking at a press conference … Read the full press release

ING Bank publishes the outcome of EU wide Transparency Exercise 2015

Amsterdam, 27-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ING Bank notes the announcements made today by the European Banking Authority (EBA) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) regarding the information of the 2015 EU-wide Transparency Exercise and fulfilment of the EBA Board of Supervisors’ … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group’s new platform for public companies, investor relations professionals, institutional investors and brokers goes live

New digital platform for public companies, intermediaries and institutional investors ELITE Connect designed to simplify & lower cost of investor relations Beta testing with selected participants successfully completed Platform now open to accept new participants worldwide LONDON, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Transport for London’s £400m bonds transfer to new green bond segment at London Stock Exchange

Transport for London transfers its recent £400m bond issue to new London Stock Exchange green bond segments Money raised will support TfL’s environmental initiatives Commissioner Mike Brown opens London Stock Exchange trading £3.2bn of green bonds now listed on London … Read the full press release

Leading Chinese companies, banks and advisors at London Stock Exchange Group’s second annual conference in Beijing

Event focuses on the growing financial ties between China and London Ma Jun, Chief Economist, People’s Bank of China, discusses China’s Green finance initiatives Event follows landmark state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to London LONDON, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Prudential unveils online tool for financial advisers and accountants to extract profits from their companies as part of retirement planning activity

Free online tool for financial advisers and accountants Tool launches ahead of changes to dividend taxation in April 2016 Advising corporates, company directors and SMEs seen as a growth area among advisers LONDON, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Prudential has launched … Read the full press release

CACEIS to service Bank of China’s Luxembourg RMB RQFII Ucits fund

PARIS, 25-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — CACEIS has been appointed by Bank of China (Luxembourg) SA to provide custody, depositary, fund administration, fund distribution and other related asset services to its Luxembourg RMB RQFII Ucits fund. The completion of this full … Read the full press release

Eurogroup on Draft Budgetary Plans (DBPs) for 2016: We broadly concur with the Commission’s opinions and analysis

BRUSSELS, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The close coordination of Member States’ fiscal policies significantly contributes to the strength and cohesion of the euro area. This cohesion and appreciation of common challenges is all the more important when policy-making is confronted … Read the full press release