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New Barclays report tracks shareholder changes as a measure of entrepreneurial activity

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Share transactions within growing private businesses fell by 38% in the first half of 2012, compared to the second half of 2011 London, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new report released today by Barclays reveals that there have been 38% fewer … Read the full press release →

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

RBS exits UK Government’s Asset Protection Scheme

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — RBS is pleased to announce that it has agreed with HM Treasury to exit the UK Government’s Asset Protection Scheme effective 18 October 2012. The exit comes at the earliest date consistent with the minimum contractual APS … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Investment, United Kingdom

Closing of the sale of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Brussels, Paris, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the signature of sale and purchase agreements on 5 April 2012, today Dexia announces the closing of the sale of its 99.906% holding in Banque Internationale à Luxembourg to Precision Capital, a Bank Holding Company, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Luxembourg

ETERNAL ENTREPRENEURS: BUSINESS OWNERS SHUN PENSION SAVING BECAUSE THEY WILL ‘NEVER’ RETIRE

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

• 40 per cent of self-employed say they will never retire • 27 per cent of self-employed invest in their businesses over retirement funding • 19 per cent of self-employed view their businesses as their retirement funds 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Small Business, Society, United Kingdom

BNP Paribas Wealth Management dépasse le seuil de 1 milliard d’euros d’investissements responsables

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BNP Paribas Wealth Management a décidé depuis quelques années de développer une offre socialement responsable (ISR) pour le compte de ses clients. Une équipe d’experts s’occupe de ce développement en lien avec les différents sites de Wealth Management. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Management

Emissione obbligazionaria di 150 milioni di Euro con scadenza 2019

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A valere sull’importo complessivo di € 1 miliardo, deliberato dal Consiglio di Amministrazione del 6 aprile 2012, EXOR S.p.A. ha perfezionato in data odierna l’emissione di un Prestito Obbligazionario non convertibile per un ammontare di € 150 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy

Thought Leader of the Week: Paul Appleby

Posted on 22, October 2012 by
Thought Leader of the Week: Paul Appleby

Amid headwinds, high yield bonds still offer value 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Despite the very good run high yield bonds have enjoyed over the past few years, valuations and technicals remain supportive, according to Paul Appleby, head of Prudential Fixed Income’s Leveraged … Read the full press release →

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

SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE ANNONCE LA VENTE DE GENIKI BANK À PIRAEUS BANK

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

Paris, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Société Générale annonce avoir signé aujourd’hui un accord définitif avec Piraeus Bank concernant la vente de la totalité de ses parts¹ (99,08%) détenues dans sa filiale grecque, Geniki Bank. Cet accord résulte de la réussite des négociations entre … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Greece, Investment

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UK: Aviva commits to modern, low-cost pension schemes for automatic enrolment

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Britain’s workers should be auto-enrolled into modern, simple, low cost pension schemes offering good value for money if they are to maximise their chance of a decent income in retirement, Aviva has said. Commentary from government, politicians, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, Insurance, Investment, Society, United Kingdom

EIB continues to support smaller projects in Romania with EUR 20 million

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing two loans to finance smaller projects promoted by SMEs, mid-cap companies and public authorities in Romania: EUR 15 million Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania SA EUR 5 million to Intesa Sanpaolo Leasing România IFN … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Romania, Small Business

EXOR perfeziona l’acquisto dell’unità immobiliare Arenella

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

Torino, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Nell’ambito degli accordi relativi alla cessione del Gruppo Alpitour, EXOR comunica di aver perfezionato in data odierna l’acquisto dell’unità immobiliare ad uso alberghiero Arenella per un controvalore di € 26 milioni. ### Media Tel. +39.011.5090318 media@exor.com Investor Relations Tel. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Real Estate

State Aid: Commission clears creation of UK Green Investment Bank

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that public funding of 3 billion GBP (around €3.7 billion) granted by the United Kingdom (UK) for the creation of a bank investing in environmentally friendly projects, is in line with EU … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Society, United Kingdom

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T-Mobile Austria – Neuer CEO Andreas Bierwirth: “Telekom-Branche braucht Neustart”

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Gesamtbranche in Österreich deutlich stärker unter Druck als in anderen europäischen Ländern Mit Programm “Attack2Win” legt T-Mobile umfassendes Paket zur Umsatzstabilisierung und Kostenreduktion auf und stärkt Wachstumsfelder Wachsendes Datenvolumen braucht neue Preiskonzepte, um nötige Investitionen in Netzausbau abzusichern 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “Der … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Internet & Online, Investment, Technology, Telecom

Marokkanischer Industriesektor: Weiteres Darlehen über 130 Mio EUR an die OCP SA

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ein Darlehensvertrag über 130 Mio EUR für die Modernisierung der Einrichtungen der OCP SA wurde am 8. Oktober 2012 von Mohamed El Hajjouji, dem Geschäftsführenden Direktor des Geschäftsbereichs Finanzen und Managementsupport der OCP SA, und dem Vizepräsidenten der Europäischen Investitionsbank (EIB) … Read the full press release →

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

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EIB submits SEC Form 18-K/A Amendment No. 3

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has filed Amendment No. 3 to the 18-K report 2011 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). To view the document, please go to  www.sec.gov. The 18-K/A has also been posted … Read the full press release →

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

BNP Paribas Banque Privée Gestion de fortune s’installe à Lyon

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Afin de se rapprocher des grands investisseurs privés, dirigeants ou actionnaires d’entreprises des régions Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne, Auvergne, BNP Paribas développe son dispositif Gestion de Fortune en s’implantant à Lyon.  19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Installée au sein de la Direction régionale Rhône-Alpes, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Management

Council takes another hurdle towards new EU cohesion policy

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the Council took a further step1 towards the adoption of new rules for EU cohesion policy for the 2014-2020 period by agreeing on a third partial general approach2 (14287/2/12 REV 2). The purpose of cohesion policy is to … Read the full press release →

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

UK: Aviva adds Minifleet and professional indemnity to its online trading platform, Fast Trade

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  As part of its aim to be number one for brokers online, Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer, is adding two further products to its online etrading platform, Fast Trade. Minifleet and professional indemnity join Fast Trade’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, United Kingdom

« Ace Manager – The Fifth Set », 5ème édition internationale du jeu en ligne de BNP Paribas, pour les étudiants

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BNP Paribas propose, pour la cinquième année consécutive, « Ace Manager – The Fifth Set », son jeu en ligne destiné à renforcer sa notoriété dans les universités mondiales. Ce jeu international est accessible à tous les … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Entertainment, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Investment

Allianz Re challenges the insurance cycle

Posted on 18, October 2012 by
Thailand showed the impacts of globalization and concentration into industrial parks such as those in Bangkok which led to an immense accumulation of insured values in the area.

With renewal season well underway, Allianz Re keeps its focus on prudent risk assessment and disciplined underwriting. CEO Amer Ahmed looks back at 2011 and the challenges faced by reinsurers in an interview with trade magazine “Reactions”. Munich, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Insurance, Investment, Society