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KESKO – Osakemerkinnät Keskon 2007C-optio-oikeuksilla

Posted on 30, October 2012 by

KESKO OYJ PÖRSSI-ILMOITUS 30.10.2012 KLO 09.15 1(1) 30-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Kesko Oyj:n vuoden 2007 optio-ohjelmaan perustuvilla 2007C-optio-oikeuksilla on merkitty 15.10.2012 mennessä yhteensä 26 038 uutta yhtiön B-osaketta. Merkityt osakkeet on tänään merkitty kaupparekisteriin.Koko merkintähinta 349 950,72 euroa kirjataan yhtiön sijoitetun vapaan oman … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Investment, Retail

Rule of law assistance to Kosovo not sufficiently effective

Posted on 30, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 30-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Kosovo is the largest per capita recipient of EU financial aid in the world and is home to the largest civilian crisis management mission ever launched by the Union (EULEX). European Court of Auditors has audited the EU’s … Read the full press release →

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

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Experian further strengthens position in Brazil with proposed acquisition of additional interest in Serasa

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Experian, the global information services company, is pleased to announce it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire a further interest in Serasa S.A. (“Serasa”).  Serasa is the market leading credit bureau in Brazil in which … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Technology, United Kingdom

Delivering Europe 2020 requires more involvement of local and regional authorities and more financial investment

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

A report published by the Committee of the Regions (CoR) has shown that whilst there is widespread awareness and support for Europe 2020 – the EU’s growth strategy – there is an urgent need to commit more financial resources and … Read the full press release →

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

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Icelandair Group Publishing of Q3 2012 results

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Icelandair Group will publish its results for the third quarter 2012 on Wednesday 31 October 2012. An open presentation will be held Thursday 1 November  2012 at Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura.  The presentation will start at 16:30 in Room … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Iceland

Faster and simpler access to EU funds for European businesses, towns, regions and scientists

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Faster and simpler access to EU funds for European businesses, towns, regions and scientists Following the recent entry into force of the new Financial Regulation the Commission has adopted its new detailed Rules of application. The delivery … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Society

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Fortum Corporation’s Interim Report Q3 2012: A very demanding market environment – efficiency programme launched

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — FORTUM CORPORATION INTERIM REPORT 19 October 2012 at 9:00 EEST July – September 2012 — Comparable operating profit EUR 220 (297) million, -26% — Operating profit EUR 223 (314) million, of which EUR 3 (17) million relates … Read the full press release →

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

More than 1 in 4 cars checked by car dealers have outstanding finance

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Nottingham, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Experian®, the global information services company, today revealed that out of the total number of vehicles checked by automotive trade companies between April and June 2012, more than 26.1 per cent were identified as ‘having outstanding … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Technology, United Kingdom

Why was it necessary to change the budgetary and spending rules in the Financial Regulation?

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

A new Financial Regulation for the EU finances: What’s new, why and how does it work Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission continuously assesses the way it manages EU funds, taking into account lessons learnt from the past, feedback from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Society

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EU-Cape Verde agreement on facilitating the issuing of short-stay visas

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and Cape Verde signed on 26 October 2012 a visa facilitation agreement (14203/12) at a ceremony that took place in Cape Verde. On behalf of the EU, the agreement was signed by Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Minister … Read the full press release →

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

Mario Draghi Interview with Der Spiegel

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, conducted by Michael Sauga and Anne Seith on 22 October, published 29 October 2012 SPIEGEL: President Draghi, do you have a savings account? Draghi: Yes. SPIEGEL: Do you know how much interest you are getting? Draghi: Around … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Media

Fortum to launch an efficiency programme to maintain and strengthen its flexibility and competitiveness

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

FORTUM CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 19 October 2012 at 8.55 EEST 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Fortum is launching an efficiency programme for 2013-2014 in order to maintain and strengthen its strategic flexibility and competitiveness in an increasingly demanding business environment. “The economic situation … Read the full press release →

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

1 billion iovation device checks strengthen Experian’s global fraud prevention services

Posted on 27, October 2012 by

Experian and Iovation partner in mobile and online fraud prevention London, 27-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Experian,® the global information services company, today announced an international partnership with iovation, the Device Reputation Authority™, to further enhance Experian’s global fraud prevention capabilities. iovation’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Daimler-Ergebnis wieder auf hohem Niveau: EBIT von 1.921 Mio. € im dritten Quartal

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Konzernergebnis von 1.205 (i. V. 1.360) Mio. € Konzernumsatz um 8% auf 28,6 (i. V. 26,4) Mrd. € gesteigert Konzernabsatz um 1% auf 528.600 Fahrzeuge erhöht Prognose für 2012: Konzern-EBIT aus dem laufenden Geschäft von rund 8 Mrd. € erwartet … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany

Business insolvencies in September fall

Posted on 26, October 2012 by
Business insolvencies in September fall

SME picture shows stability Firms in West Midlands and South West see biggest improvement 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The latest BusinessIQ Insolvency Index from Experian®, the global information services company, reveals a 3.1 per cent drop in number of business insolvencies … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Small Business, United Kingdom

The Two-Speed Economy – Strategien für eine bipolare Welt

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Keynote von Jörg Asmussen, Mitglied des Direktoriums der EZB, The Boston Consulting Group 79. Kronberger Strategiekonferenz Kronberg, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, herzlichen Dank für die Einladung heute Vormittag hier in Kronberg zu Ihnen zu sprechen. Im 14. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Germany

Speech by Peter Praet: Deleveraging and the role of central banks

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Speech by Peter Praet, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Conference: The Effect of Tighter Regulatory Requirements on Bank Profitability and Risk-Taking Incentives, Milan, 26 October 2012 Milan, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen [1], I am pleased to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Italy

“’New’ EU Member States catching up in slaughterhouse hygiene” – EU Auditors

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Member States acceding to the EU from 2004 had to ensure that their slaughterhouses met the EU’s hygiene requirements. As these requirements were generally to a much higher standard than existing national requirements, EU funds were provided … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Luxembourg

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Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Specialist Computer Holding’s IT distribution business by Tech Data Europe

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the IT products distribution business of Specialist Computer Holdings of the United Kingdom by Tech Data Europe, a wholesaler of IT, consumer electronics … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

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BP Agrees Heads of Terms to Sell its TNK-BP Shareholding to Rosneft

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Payment by Rosneft to be a mix of $17.1 billion in cash, and shares representing 12.84 per cent of Rosneft BP intends to use $4.8 billion of the cash consideration to purchase a further 5.66 per cent of Rosneft from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Investment, Russia, United Kingdom