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Meeting of the FATF Plenary, Paris 20-22 February 2013

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 36 members of the Financial Action Task Group (FATF) and representatives from the FATF-Style Regional Bodies will meet in Paris, under the presidency of Mr. Bjørn S. Aamo of Norway, for the second Plenary under the Norwegian Presidency. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, France, Government, Law

European Commission strengthens the protection of the euro by means of criminal law

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Strasbourg, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to crack down on criminals who counterfeit euro notes and coins. Counterfeiting of the euro is estimated to have cost at least €500 million since the currency was introduced in 2002. … Read the full press release →

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

NAC delivers one ATR 72-500 MSN 533 to Carpatair SA

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 533 to Carpatair SA. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Small firms: MEPs call for new rules to ease borrowing and cash flow

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Small firms need bank loans tailored to their needs, alternative forms of venture capital, clearer rules on cooperation with lenders, and prompter payments from other firms, said MEPs on Tuesday, in a report calling for legislation to … Read the full press release →

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

Proposal to protect the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Strasbourg, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Questions and Answers: Why do we need to protect the euro and other currencies? Counterfeiting of the euro and other currencies remains a concern throughout the European Union. The euro is particularly susceptible to counterfeiting on a transnational scale. … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Society

Anti-Money Laundering: Stronger rules to respond to new threats

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has today adopted two proposals to reinforce the EU’s existing rules on anti-money laundering and fund transfers. The threats associated with money laundering and terrorist financing are constantly evolving, which requires regular updates of the rules. … Read the full press release →

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

Neste Oil to publish its 2012 results on 5 February 2013

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neste Oil will publish its fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on Tuesday, 5 February 2013 at approximately 9 am (EET). The release will be available on the nesteoil.com website immediately after publishing. A press conference … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland

TeliaSonera: Statement by the Board in respect of the external review of TeliaSonera’s investments in Uzbekistan

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In September last year, serious allegations were directed at TeliaSonera in relation to the company’s investments in Uzbekistan. The law firm Mannheimer Swartling was assigned to get to the bottom of facts and make an outside assessment … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Internet & Online, Law, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

Telenor and MicroEnsure bring insurance to the masses in Asia

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today (15 January 2013)Telenor enters into a new joint venture with MicroEnsure, a leading provider of insurance products to more than four million people in Africa and Asia, to form “MicroEnsure Asia”. MicroEnsure Asia has been established … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Norway, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Vice-President Šefčovič cautiously optimistic on MFF talks; urges Member States not to break the European engine

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vice-President Šefčovič cautiously optimistic on MFF talks; urges Member States not to break the European engine As today’s General Affairs Council (GAC) added the finishing touches to preparations for this week’s European Council, Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič said … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

NAC sells one DHC8-314, MSN 583 to Philippine Airlines

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold one DHC8-314, MSN 583 to Philippine Airlines. 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Piraeus Bank: Notification of important changes concerning the voting rights deriving from shares under l.3556/2007

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pursuant to the provisions of L.3556/2007, Piraeus Bank notifies investors that on the 1st of February 2013 the percentage of voting rights attached to shares of its issuance which may be exercised by proxy holder (Mr Panagiotis … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Greece, Management

EU funding to help ‘blue sky’ research to market

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — New EU funding announced today will provide grants, worth €150,000 each, for top-level researchers to bridge the gap between their work and marketable innovation. The European Research Council (ERC) has today published the outcome of the latest … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society

Air KBZ introduces first ATR – 600 into its fleet

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

ATR key to Myanmar airline’s fleet expansion and modernization program Toulouse,  5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The first ATR 72-600 aircraft was handed over yesterday to Myanmar’s domestic carrier Air KBZ. The Danish finance and leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

VNG geht mit neuer Finanzierungsstruktur gestärkt in die Zukunft

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Abschluss eines Konsortialkredits in Höhe von rund einer Milliarde Euro Leipzig, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) sichert sich weiteren Handlungsspielraum für die Zukunft: Zum ersten Mal in der Unternehmensgeschichte hat VNG im Januar einen Konsortialkredit … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany

The CoR calls for regional state aid to match cohesion policy post 2014

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — There is a need to ensure greater coherence between the regional state aid mechanism and EU cohesion policy for 2014-2020 by including the new category of transition regions among the eligible regions and adopting relevant anti-relocation measures. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics

More Europe for a better Europe

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Minister Joan Burton and the EESC agree on the necessity for a social dimension to economic and monetary union. 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Has EU membership benefited Ireland? On 1 February, the members of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

Welcome to Nordea’s Annual General Meeting on 14 March 2013

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors of Nordea Bank AB (publ) summons shareholders to the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 14 March 2013 at 13.00 in Aula Magna, Stockholm University in Stockholm according to the attached notice. The notice includes … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Sweden

Veolia Eau prend en charge la gestion des réseaux de distribution d’eau et d’assainissement de la ville de Rialto en Californie

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La ville de Rialto et sa société concessionnaire Rialto Water Services (RWS) ont confié à Veolia Water North America, filiale de Veolia Eau, la gestion des réseaux de distribution d’eau et d’assainissement. D’une durée de 30 ans, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Infrastructure & Utilities

Piraeus Bank S.A. Notification of important changes concerning the voting rights deriving from shares under l.3556/2007

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pursuant to the provisions of L.3556/2007, Piraeus Bank notifies investors that on the 31st of January 2013 the percentage of voting rights attached to shares of its issuance which may be exercised by Mr Stylianos Golemis (by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Greece