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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Meet Robeco’s Newly Appointed Director, Consultant Relations

ROTTERDAM/LONDON, 25-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Robeco is pleased to announce that Juan Carlos Briones has been appointed Director, Consultant Relations with immediate effect. He will be based in Robeco’s London office, and report to Peter Walsh, Global Head of Consultant … Read the full press release

Robeco Global Star Equities Fund NV Announces The Successor of Lead Portfolio Manager

ROTTERDAM, 25-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Robeco announced today that Mark Glazener will be stepping down as lead portfolio manager of Robeco Global Stars Equities Fund N.V. with effect from 1 May. Jan Keuppens, currently co-portfolio manager, will take over his tasks … Read the full press release

ICADE Sante Acquires Two Clinics

PARIS, 25-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Icade Santé (56.5% owned by Icade) acquired two clinics on April 12 and 13, 2017, respectively: the Ormeau MSO polyclinic in Tarbes (Hautes-Pyrénées) from the Médipôle Partenaires group, for a total of €43 million (including duties), … Read the full press release

Round 2 of the Aquaculture Innovation Challenge Selects 15 Bright Ideas

UTRETCH, 21-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — After the first round of the Aquaculture Innovation Challenge (AIC), hosted by Seafood Trade Intelligence Portal (STIP), Solidaridad and Fresh Studio, 15 innovation plans have been chosen for round two. Successful entries included those addressing issues … Read the full press release

Reed & Mackay Expands Presence Through Partnership With Corporate Travel Providers

LONDON, 21-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Inflexion is delighted to announce that Reed & Mackay, a premium corporate travel management company, has created a new global partnership. This partnership will further expand its presence through multiple selected corporate travel providers who will … Read the full press release

Climate Policies Needed to Mitigate Risks in Financial System

Climate change brings new risks for financial investments, in particular for pension funds. An international research team coordinated by the University of Zurich has developed a “climate stress-test” for financial institutions. Results suggest that while better disclosure of climate-relevant financial … Read the full press release

Novartis Reinforces Commitment to Sandoz With Major Investment in Business

Total investment of EUR 105 million in Prevalje site reinforces commitment to largest Sandoz business, Anti-Infectives, and single largest global product, broad-spectrum antibiotic amoxicillin-clavulanic acid. The investment will bring 150 new jobs, more than doubling the number of employees at … Read the full press release

Skanska Invests in New Office Project in Houston

STOCKHOLM, 18-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska is investing USD 360M, about SEK 3.2 billion, in an office project in Houston, USA. The construction contract is worth USD 151M, about SEK 1.3 billion, which will be included in the U.S. order … Read the full press release

EBRD buys 9.48 per cent stake in real estate investment trust company Griffin Premium RE..

Investment vehicle expected to be listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange on 13 April LONDON, 13-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD has become a shareholder in Griffin Premium RE..N.V, a company structured as a real estate investment trust ( REIT) and operating … Read the full press release

AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets acquires Warwick Building in London from Legal & General

PARIS, 11-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets (“AXA IM – Real Assets”), a global leader in real assets investment and the leading(1) real estate portfolio and asset manager in Europe, announces that it has completed, on behalf … Read the full press release

LCH announces the appointment of Daniel Maguire as COO

Responsibilities include the development and execution of integrated global product strategy Daniel will continue as Global Head of Rates and FX Derivatives LONDON, 11-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — LCH, a leading global clearing house, is pleased to announce that Daniel Maguire has … Read the full press release

PwC: London Stock Exchange was Q1 2017 most active European exchange with 20 IPOs raising £1.8bn, in line with Q1 2016

53 European IPOs raised €4.5bn in Q1 2017, an increase of €1.0bn, or 28% as compared to the €3.5bn raised by 50 IPOs in Q1 2016. The London Stock Exchange was the most active European exchange in the quarter with … Read the full press release

INEOS to acquire BP’s Forties Pipeline System business

LONDON, 07-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BP today announced it has agreed to sell its Forties Pipeline System (FPS) business, with assets including the main Forties offshore and onshore pipelines and other associated pipeline interests and facilities, to INEOS. Subject to … Read the full press release

SITA and Airbus join forces to provide the most advanced cyber security solution for the air transport industry

New offer to allow immediate detection and remedial action DUBAI, U.A.E., 07-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus and SITA have launched new Security Operations Center Services customized for the specific needs of the air transport industry. These new incident detection services will … Read the full press release

Lloyd’s Register supports its strategy to build a marine and offshore Industry 4.0 with investment in ship management software provider

LONDON, 06-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — We have made a significant investment in Hamburg-based ship management software provider Hanseaticsoft. Hanseaticsoft provides modern fleet management software solutions to optimise workflows in shipping companies, offering new perspectives on processes and increasing business performance. Clients … Read the full press release

ENGIE decided to transfer its 40% shares in U.K.-based nuclear energy company NuGen to Toshiba

La Défense, France, 05-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — NuGen, the U.K.-based nuclear energy company that plans to build three Westinghouse AP1000 reactors in West Cumbria, at Moorside, is facing some significant challenges which have led ENGIE to exercise its contractual rights in … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange announces Fidelity International as the latest ETF issuer on its market

Fidelity International launches first range of smart beta ETFs 26 dedicated ETP issuers now active on London Stock Exchange More than £83 billion of on-exchange  trading in ETPs on London Stock Exchange in first quarter of 2017 LONDON, 04-Apr-2017 — … Read the full press release

Siemens successfully closes Gamesa merger and Mentor Graphics acquisition

Gamesa and Mentor Graphics transactions successfully closed Major portfolio steps in orientation toward growth fields in electrification, automation and digitalization Key milestones for customers, employees and shareholders MUNICH, 04-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens today concluded the merger of its wind … Read the full press release

CNMV President Sebastián Albella appointed as a member of ESMA Management Board

The appointment is for a two-and-a-half year term which is renewable for another additional term The President of the CNMV will also be a member of the Mediation Panel MADRID, 30-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The President of the Spanish National Securities … Read the full press release

LCH announces its first European buy-side client now live on CDSClear

Amundi is LCH’s first live buy-side client on CDSClear BNP Paribas acts as Amundi’s clearing broker Reflects continued growing momentum behind CDSClear service LONDON, 27-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — LCH, a leading global clearing house, announced today that its first European … Read the full press release