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State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into payment of dividends by Caixa Geral de Depósitos

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether a payment of dividends in September 2012 by Caixa Geral Finance Limited, an affiliate of Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), is in line with EU State … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Politics, Portugal

Switzerland’s international investment position in 2011

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

International investment position increases – Growth in foreign assets greater than that in foreign liabilities Zurich,  20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2011, the international investment position was shaped by the financial account and falling share prices. In contrast to the previous … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Switzerland

Central banks extend swap arrangements until February 2014

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

Zurich, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Swiss National Bank today are announcing an extension of the existing temporary U.S. dollar liquidity swap arrangements through February 1, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Switzerland

Commission publishes report on current account surpluses in the EU

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

Βrussels, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 1. The context Macroeconomic imbalances in the euro area and in the EU expanded significantly in the run-up to the financial crisis. The imbalances manifested themselves in significant and persistent divergence in the current accounts of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment

Swiss National Bank maintains minimum exchange rate

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

Monetary policy assessment of 13 December 2012 Berne, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is leaving the minimum exchange rate of CHF 1.20 per euro unchanged. The Swiss franc is still high. An appreciation of the Swiss franc would … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Switzerland

Amsterdam University Hospital to be upgraded with EUR 100m EIB support

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Plans to modernise healthcare facilities and upgrade a dedicated secure power supply at Amsterdam’s main teaching hospital will be supported by a EUR 100m loan from Europe’s long-term lending institution. Refurbishment of the main building of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Healthcare, Investment, Netherlands

The EIB confirms its role as leading investor in Morocco with new commitment of €420 million for transport and energy infrastructure

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EIB confirms its role as the leading investor in Morocco with this new commitment of €420 million for transport and energy infrastructure. This loan follows on from the 2011 decision by the EIB’s Board of Directors … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

Banca MPS: S&P’s lowers ratings

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena informs that the International ratings agency Standard&Poor’s has lowered BMPS’ ratings. Specifically, the agency revised down its assessment of MPS’ Stand Alone Credit Profile (SACP) to ‘b+’ from ‘bb+’ and its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy

Commission to fund top research chairs in less-developed regions

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Grants of up to €2.4 million will be awarded to universities or research institutions in less developed regions in Europe, under a pilot programme of the European Commission. The aim of the so-called ERA Chairs initiative is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Science, Society

Disclosure pursuant to art. 114, paragraph 5, of Legislative Decree no. 98/1998 – “Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.” 2011/2017 “TassoMisto Cap&Floor BancoPosta, Series 4” bonds

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. (hereinafter “BMps”) as issuer pursuant to and by effect of Consob communication no. DEM/DME/9053316 of 8 June 2009, in compliance with art. 114, paragraph 5, Legislative Decree no. 58/1998, under … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy

Saxo Direct API solution with strong 2012 volume and client growth

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Saxo Bank, the online mulit-asset trading and investment specialist, today announced an increase in monthly average FX volumes of nearly 600% compared to December 2011 on Saxo Direct, its cross-asset API (Application Programming Interface) solution for institutional … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Technology

State aid: Commission temporarily approves rescue aid for Italian bank Monte dei Paschi

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has temporarily approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.9 billion recapitalisation of Italy’s third largest bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A (“MPS”) for reasons of financial stability. The measure will enable the … Read the full press release →

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

Mit den Anlagekonten der SparBox bietet die BAWAG P.S.K. die perfekten Lösungen für Flexibilität, kleine Notfälle und große Wünsche

Posted on 14, December 2012 by

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Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment

Nanostart opens regional office for Deutscher Verband Nanotechnologie in Frankfurt

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Frankfurt am Main / Saarbrücken, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  Nanotechnology venture capital company Nanostart AG is opening a Frankfurt regional office for Deutscher Verband Nanotechnologie (DV Nano) at its headquarters in the German financial capital. The official documents have been signed by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Science, Technology

RECOVERY AND RESOLUTION OF CREDIT INSTITUTIONS: EESC MAKES CONCRETE PROPOSALS FOR ADEQUATE IMPLEMENTATION

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

The financial crisis has shown that national authorities are not fully equipped to deal with failures of banks that operate in today’s global markets. Between October 2008 and October 2011, governments injected EUR 4.5 trillion (37% of EU GDP) of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment

ECB extends the existing swap arrangements with other central banks

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve and the Swiss National Bank are today announcing an extension of the existing temporary US dollar liquidity swap arrangements until 1 February 2014. Previously, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment

Eurogroup Statement on Greece

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup formally approved the second disbursement under the second economic adjustment programme for Greece, following the finalisation of the relevant national procedures and after having reviewed the outcome of the debt buy back operation conducted by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Luxembourg, Politics, Society

EU takes key step to provide legal certainty for investors outside Europe

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Brussels, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament and Council of new legislation on bilateral investment agreements. This is a key step in respect of foreign direct investment, which has become an exclusive EU … Read the full press release →

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

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Parliament confirms deal on 2012 and 2013 budget package

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Six billion Euros to pay bills in 2012, priority for growth and jobs in next year’s budget and a strategy for dealing with payment shortfalls in 2013 – these are the main parts of the budget package … Read the full press release →

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

INSEAD Unveils Results of Study at Heart of the Debates at the 7th “Etats de la France” entitled “Reconciling Competitiveness and Justice”

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Study carried out by INSEAD shows why economic recovery and equity need not be antinomic Abu Dhabi, Fontainebleau and Singapore, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — INSEAD, the leading international business school revealed today the results of a report, developed by Bruno Lanvin, Executive … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, France, Investment, Management, Science, Society