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Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) lists the first ever Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF)

Posted on 10, July 2017 by

LUXEMBOURG, 10-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — New unregulated fund structure will enable asset managers to list funds much faster than previously possible. The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) lists the first ever Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF). The new RAIF was brought to … Read the full press release →

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Eurex the only exchange to offer futures and options on all major MSCI indexes

Posted on 7, July 2017 by

FRANKFURT, 07-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe’s largest derivatives exchange has reached another important strategic milestone. Following the launch of futures and options on the popular MSCI EAFE index that represents the developed markets of Europe, Australasia and the Far East, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, Germany, Investment

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Deutsche Börse’s order book turnover on its cash markets at €127.4 billion in June 2017

Posted on 7, July 2017 by

FRANKFURT, 07-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Order book turnover on Deutsche Börse cash markets totalled €127.4 billion in June (June 2016: €134.9 billion). Of the €127.4 billion, €116.9 billion were attributable to Xetra (June 2016: €123.9 billion). A turnover of €3.7 billion … Read the full press release →

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CapMan Real Estate sells an office building in Hämeenlinna, Finland to Kiinteistö Oy Hämeenlinnan Kopinkulma

Posted on 7, July 2017 by

HELSINKI, 07-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — CapMan RE II fund has sold an office building located at Kasarmikatu 4 in Hämeenlinna to Kiinteistö Oy Hämeenlinnan Kopinkulma. The transaction was completed on June 6, 2017. CapMan RE II fund invested in Kasarmikatu 4 … Read the full press release →

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CapMan Real Estate sells two office buildings in Helsinki to Areim Fund III

Posted on 7, July 2017 by

HELSINKI, 07-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Real estate funds managed by CapMan have sold two office buildings located at Elimäenkatu 9 and 15 in Vallila, Helsinki, to Areim Fund III. The transaction was completed on June 30, 2017. CapMan Real Estate I … Read the full press release →

Posted in Finland, Investment, Management, Real Estate

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Swiss Re makes ESG considerations an integral part of its investment process

Posted on 6, July 2017 by

Swiss Re is among the first in the re/insurance industry to switch to benchmarks that systematically integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria Publication launched today by Swiss Re explains why ESG integration makes economic sense for long term investors … Read the full press release →

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Swiss Re Institute’s latest sigma report: Global insurance premiums up 3.1% in real terms in 2016

Posted on 6, July 2017 by

https://youtu.be/5sBAViKizc4 Global insurance premiums increased by 3.1% in 2016; down from 4.3% growth in 2015. Life premium growth slowed to 2.5% and non-life to 3.7% in 2016, due to weaker performance in advanced markets Profitability in the life and non-life … Read the full press release →

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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and Bradesco Seguros officially started the joint venture operation in Brazil

Posted on 6, July 2017 by

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Ltd and Bradesco Seguros S.A. have closed the transaction announced in October 2016; the joint venture has officially commenced operations in Brazil The commercial large-risk portfolio of Bradesco Seguros S.A. has been integrated into Swiss Re Corporate … Read the full press release →

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Driverless mobility: Continental to acquire a minority share in EasyMile SAS

Posted on 6, July 2017 by

Continental acquires a minority share participation in the French company EasyMile, a pioneer in driverless technology and smart mobility solutions The objective is to develop cutting-edge technologies for driverless vehicles and to open up new fields of competence Continental and EasyMile … Read the full press release →

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Andrew Mainwaring and Andrew Priest promoted to partners at Inflexion

Posted on 5, July 2017 by

LONDON, 05-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Inflexion is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Mainwaring and Andrew Priest to Partner with immediate effect. A further five promotions also took place across the team. Andrew Mainwaring is a Partner within Inflexion’s Enterprise Fund team. The Fund … Read the full press release →

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Greenbird Integration Technology AS: We are excited to welcome Bill Joss as our new Chairman

Posted on 5, July 2017 by

OSLO, 05-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — European Smart Meter software company greenbird Integration Technology AS appoints Bill Joss as Chairman of the Board to support international expansion. Greenbird is a profitable and rapidly growing software vendor and technology-leader in IT integration in … Read the full press release →

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Filippo Zorzoli appointed Barclays Head of Macro Distribution for EMEA and APAC

Posted on 3, July 2017 by

LONDON, 03-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays today announces the appointment of Filippo Zorzoli as Head of Macro Distribution for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. In addition, Filippo will also be Head of Solutions Sales globally.Barclays’ Macro business is … Read the full press release →

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Bekaert’s formerly wholly-owned subsidiary in Sumaré (Brazil) integrated into BMB (Belgo Mineira Bekaert Artefatos de Arame Ltda) partnership

Posted on 22, June 2017 by

Kortrijk, Belgium, 22-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Bekaert and ArcelorMittal have closed the transaction to integrate Bekaert’s formerly wholly-owned subsidiary in Sumaré (Brazil) into the BMB (Belgo Mineira Bekaert Artefatos de Arame Ltda) partnership. In line with the shareholding structure of the … Read the full press release →

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Royal Philips to acquire US-based medical device company Electrical Geodesics, Inc.

Posted on 22, June 2017 by

AMSTERDAM, 22-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced an agreement to acquire Electrical Geodesics, Inc. (EGI), a US-based medical device company that designs, develops and commercializes a range of non-invasive … Read the full press release →

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Merck Ventures forms immuno-oncology spin-out company Onctura SA in Geneva, Switzerland

Posted on 21, June 2017 by

iOnctura is set up to develop a pipeline of assets targeting immunosuppression in the tumour microenvironment The company will progress its portfolio of assets seamlessly into clinical evaluation, in collaboration with one of its shareholders Cancer Research Technology (CRT) The … Read the full press release →

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S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices May 2017

Posted on 21, June 2017 by

Bank Card Default Rate Rises Seven Straight Months NEW YORK, 21-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released today data through May 2017 for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The indices represent a comprehensive measure of changes in … Read the full press release →

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Capgemini’s InnovatorsRace50 winner start-ups announced

Posted on 20, June 2017 by

Winners secure equity free funding and opportunity to become a Capgemini partner. Each also receive the Serge Kampf Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award PARIS, 20-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced the … Read the full press release →

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Thales Alenia Space to acquire minority stake in French company Airstar Aerospace

Posted on 20, June 2017 by

PARIS, 20-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (66%) and Leonardo (33%), a major player in the market for satellites, scientific spacecraft and orbital infrastructures, today confirmed its acquisition of a minority stake in French company … Read the full press release →

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Equistone Partners Europe Limited acquires majority stake in Willerby, UK’s leading manufacturer of static holiday homes

Posted on 19, June 2017 by

LONDON, 19-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe Limited (“Equistone”), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity investors, today announces its investment in Willerby (or “the Company”), the UK’s leading manufacturer of static holiday homes. Equistone has acquired a majority stake … Read the full press release →

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Real estate industry veteran Mark Grinis succeeds Howard Roth as EY Global Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction Leader

Posted on 15, June 2017 by

NEW YORK, U.S.A., 15-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — EY is pleased to announce that 30-year real estate industry veteran Mark Grinis has been named the EY Global Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction Leader. Grinis previously led Real Estate for Ernst & Young … Read the full press release →

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EY report on mining and metals companies: Does cutting debt have to mean reducing your ambitions?

Posted on 15, June 2017 by

Top 50 miners reduce debt by 25% since 2014; and by 17% year-on-year in 2016 Debt-to-equity ratio down to 34% among leading mining companies Caution over balance sheet management could risk compromising future returns LONDON, 15-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Global mining … Read the full press release →

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Bunkering vessel ENGIE Zeebrugge made its first LNG deliveries in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium

Posted on 15, June 2017 by

ENGIE Zeebrugge is jointly owned by ENGIE, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, and Fluxys. With an LNG capacity of 5,000 m3, she will service all types of shipping customers in Northern Europe from her home port of Zeebrugge, under the brand … Read the full press release →

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Valio Group 2016: Exports and international operations accounted for 35% of net sales

Posted on 15, June 2017 by

A series of lean years for Finnish dairy farmer entrepreneurs and Valio Ltd continued in 2016 but the downward trend has stabilised. Despite the challenges, Valio was able to pay its owners, the dairy farmer entrepreneurs, around 8 cents above … Read the full press release →

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Swiss Re: 20 new emerging risk themes and six emerging trends in this year’s SONAR re/insurance report

Posted on 14, June 2017 by

Swiss Re’s latest SONAR report features 20 new emerging risk themes and six emerging trend spotlights the re/insurance industry should have on its radar Reduced market access, regulatory fragmentation, the return of inflation, and cloud risk accumulation pose the largest … Read the full press release →

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University of St.Gallen: challenges suppliers of luxury goods have to tackle and what it means to manage luxury brands

Posted on 14, June 2017 by

St. Gallen, Switzerland, 14-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The fact is, we readily dismiss luxury as bling-bling for the rich, an extravagance – and ignore what lies behind it. Tradition, craftsmanship and culture are an important part of the picture, not to … Read the full press release →

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Statoil now operator of EPP 39 and EPP40 in the Great Australian Bight

Posted on 13, June 2017 by

STAVANGER, 13-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Statoil has signed a swap agreement with BP and has been granted regulatory approval to take over two exploration permits and extend its work program in the Great Australian Bight. The agreement between Statoil and … Read the full press release →

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ABLV mutual funds’ return as at 31.05.2017

Posted on 6, June 2017 by

Riga, Latvia, 06-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The traditional saying “Sell in May and go away” did not quite work this year, and May has become another positive month for global stock markets. Moreover, the usual nervousness and increased volatility often observed … Read the full press release →

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Tikehau IM finances Portobello Capital’s acquisition of Centauro Rent a Car

Posted on 31, May 2017 by

MADRID, 31-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Tikehau IM, a leading pan European asset manager and subsidiary of Tikehau Capital, today announced its fourth debt financing transaction in Spain with the arrangement of a Unitranche in support of Portobello Capital’s acquisition of Centauro … Read the full press release →

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Vodafone International Holdings B.V. to transfer part of its indirect shareholding in Safaricom to its sub-Saharan African subsidiary Vodacom

Posted on 16, May 2017 by

LONDON, 16-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone Group Plc (“Vodafone Group”) announces today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vodafone International Holdings B.V. (“Vodafone”), has agreed to transfer part of its indirect shareholding in Safaricom Limited (“Safaricom”) to Vodacom Group Limited (“Vodacom”), its sub-Saharan … Read the full press release →

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Michael Sen elected new member of the Board of Directors of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Posted on 15, May 2017 by

MUNICH, 15-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Michael Sen, member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, will – additionally to his current duties – now be responsible for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy within Siemens’ Managing Board. Until recently, Sen was a … Read the full press release →

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Seadrill Limited Signs Agreement With Archer As Part of Restructuring Plans

Posted on 1, May 2017 by

Hamilton, Bermuda, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Seadrill Limited (“Seadrill” or “the Company”), as part of its restructuring plans, has signed and closed an agreement with Archer and its lenders to extinguish approximately $253 million in financial guarantees provided by Seadrill … Read the full press release →

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EDP wins 4 blocks of concessions for the building and operation of electricity transmission lines in Brasil

Posted on 28, April 2017 by

LISBON, 28-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Pursuant to the terms and for the purposes of the article 17 of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of article 248 of the Portuguese Securities code, EDP – … Read the full press release →

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EBRD, PE firm Actera, Esas Holding acquire majority stake in Turkish producer of flexible packaging Korozo Ambalaj

Posted on 26, April 2017 by

New shareholders aim to develop business into a leading European player LONDON, 26-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD, Actera – the leading private equity investor in Turkey – and Esas Holding – a venture capital firm established by the Sabanci family … Read the full press release →

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Meet Robeco’s Newly Appointed Director, Consultant Relations

Posted on 25, April 2017 by

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 →

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

Posted on 25, April 2017 by

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 →

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Climate Policies Needed to Mitigate Risks in Financial System

Posted on 18, April 2017 by

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 →

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InnovatorsRace50 Top Ten Finalists Announced

Posted on 17, April 2017 by

Finalist start-ups compete to secure equity free funding and opportunity to become a Capgemini partner PARIS, 17-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced the ten finalists of its InnovatorsRace50, a worldwide … Read the full press release →

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

Posted on 13, April 2017 by

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 →

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LCH announces the appointment of Daniel Maguire as COO

Posted on 11, April 2017 by

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 →

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

Posted on 10, April 2017 by

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 →

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