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Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Announces Update On Its Share Repurchase Program
LONDON , September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- TFG today announces in furtherance of its share repurchase program announced on November 30, 2007 , that for the period of August 30, 2010 through September 3, 2010 TFG purchased 161,000 of its shares for an… [ more ]
2010-09-03 09:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Fannie Mae Redemption
WASHINGTON , September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amounts indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of… [ more ]
2010-09-03 06:00:36 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Saxo Bank Launches New Morning Markets and Trading Notes on TradingFloor.com
LONDON , September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Saxo Bank, the specialist in online trading and investment, has launched two new European morning publications entitled the 'Morning Kickoff @ Saxo Bank' and the 'Saxo Bank Charts of the Day'… [ more ]
2010-09-03 05:00:30 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
New Report - U.S. Digestive Health Ingredients Markets (2010 - 2015) - MarketsandMarkets
DALLAS, Texas , September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Buy this report now: http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/digestive-health-ingredients- 225.html (Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste this hyperlink into your… [ more ]
2010-09-03 04:00:28 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
Actis Invests US$58 Million in Supermarket Chain Companhia Sulamericana de Distribuição in Inaugural Brazilian Investment
SÃO PAULO, Brazil , September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Actis, the global emerging markets private equity specialist, has invested US$58m in Companhia Sulamericana de Distribuição ('CSD'), the operator of Brazilian supermarket chains São Francisco… [ more ]
2010-09-02 12:00:51 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Saxo Bank Releases New Monthly Equity Research on Value Stocks in tradingfloor.com
HELLERUP, Denmark , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Saxo Bank, the specialist in online trading and investment, has launched a new monthly equity research publication entitled "Global Value Equity Strategy" focused on highlighting the most… [ more ]
2010-09-02 12:00:11 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
AEGON Asset Management Wins GBP2 Billion Asset Allocation Mandate
LONDON , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AEGON Asset Management has won another mandate for its asset allocation service. The latest mandate will see AEGON Asset Management apply its asset allocation service to Leicestershire County Council's GBP2… [ more ]
2010-09-02 11:00:54 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
UK-Based Phoenix Group Selects Milliman for Actuarial Systems Transformation Project
SEATTLE , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc. today announced that UK-based Phoenix Group has selected the company as provider for their Actuarial Systems Transformation project. "Having acquired many companies with a variety of actuarial… [ more ]
2010-09-02 10:00:02 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Global Association of Risk Professionals Announces 100,000th Registrant for FRM Exam
NEW YORK , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP, http://www.garp.org) today announced that it has registered its 100,000th individual for the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Exam, the global benchmark for… [ more ]
2010-09-02 10:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Greenline Provides VeriFIX(R) to Support SIX Swiss Exchange's Deployment of the SWXess Trading Platform
CHICAGO , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenline Financial Technologies, Inc. and SIX Swiss Exchange today announced the successful implementation of VeriFIX, Greenline's industry leading solution for automated FIX testing, in connection with… [ more ]
2010-09-02 09:00:49 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Bradesco Announces 2010 APIMEC Meeting Webcast
SAO PAULO , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Listen to the live webcast of the Fortaleza APIMEC meeting on September 2 . The meeting will be attended by Bradesco's Executive Board and aims to share the main events and information on the bank's… [ more ]
2010-09-02 09:00:30 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Outstanding 1st 2010 Semester for Tagetik
LUCCA, Italy , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Tagetik, a global provider of Performance Management, Enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance and Business Intelligence software solutions, today announced extremely positive business figures for… [ more ]
2010-09-02 06:00:38 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
First Global Congress for Maritime Environmental Protection "gmec" in Hamburg: Europe's Green Capital 2011 Combines Economy and Ecology
HAMBURG, Germany , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The North German city of Hamburg has been awarded the title "European Green Capital 2011" by the European Commission. Currently this port city is giving an insight of how to combine sustainability… [ more ]
2010-09-02 04:00:26 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
Link Financial Group Appoints Marco Angheben as Project Director
LONDON , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Link Financial Group ("Link"), the leading European receivables management company, is today pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Angheben as Project Director in its expanding advisory team.… [ more ]
2010-09-02 04:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Clifford Chance Selects Autonomy Introspect
CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that Clifford Chance has chosen Autonomy Introspect,… [ more ]
2010-09-02 03:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Hallmark Channel (UK) to Become Universal Channel in October as Global Roll-Out of Revitalised Brands Continues
LONDON , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Networks International has today announced the rebranding of Hallmark Channel in the UK to Universal Channel, launching its new look on Monday 18th October with the UK premiere of SHATTERED - an original… [ more ]
2010-09-02 03:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Global Businesses Favour Investment Over Cost Cutting to Aid Recovery
LONDON , September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- One in four senior executives across the globe is less confident now than at the beginning of the year, according to an international study of economic recovery published today Thursday 2nd September. However,… [ more ]
2010-09-01 18:00:00 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
Knowledge to Action CEO Greg Secker to Join Branson and Robbins at Sydney Success Forum
SYDNEY , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the launch of its Australia office earlier this year, Knowledge to Action CEO Greg Secker has been selected to speak alongside Richard Branson and Anthony Robbins at the Ultimate Success Summit in… [ more ]
2010-09-01 13:00:22 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
President Banda Drives Economic Prosperity for Zambia at COMESA Summit
LUSAKA, Zambia , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- His Excellency President Rupiah Banda returned today from the 14th Annual COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa ) Summit in Swaziland . President Banda said, "It is hugely important… [ more ]
2010-09-01 11:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
ITC Global Security Announces Board Changes and Senior Appointments
LONDON , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Photograph available (http://www.itcsecurity.com/about-itc/newsroom-and-events/itc-global-security-board-changes-and-senior-appointments ) ITC Global Security (http://www.itcsecurity.com/about-itc/newsroom-and-events/itc-global-security-board-changes-and-senior-appointments… [ more ]
2010-09-01 09:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Fannie Mae Redemption
WASHINGTON , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amounts indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of… [ more ]
2010-09-01 08:00:30 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Cancer Center to be the First in Europe to Install a CyberKnife VSI System, the Latest Generation of the CyberKnife System
SUNNYVALE, California , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, today announced that the first CyberKnife VSI System to be installed in Europe was placed at the Leon-Berard… [ more ]
2010-09-01 04:00:00 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
Mobile Union mtxpress UK to Nepal Online Money Transfer Services
LONDON , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Union Ltd announces the launch of mtxpress Nepal , in association with Laxmi Bank , one of the leading banks in Nepal , and United Remit, a business unit of the Chaudhary Group and the leading retail… [ more ]
2010-09-01 03:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
FxPro Appoints Michael Sarris as Non-Executive Director
LIMASSOL, Cyprus , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- FxPro Financial Services Ltd (FxPro), a leading global retail broker in FX and CFDs today announces the appointment of Michael Sarris as Non-Executive Director. He assumes the role on 1st September,… [ more ]
2010-09-01 03:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Sanela Diana Jenkins Human Rights Project Launches Groundbreaking Online Tool to Help Prosecute War Criminals
LOS ANGELES , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sanela Diana Jenkins Human Rights Project today launched a groundbreaking online tool that allows those involved in prosecuting war criminals around the world to collaborate, share information and analyze… [ more ]
2010-09-01 02:00:33 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
SQM Reports Earnings for the First Half of 2010
SANTIAGO, Chile , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) (NYSE: SQM; Santiago Stock Exchange: SQM-B, SQM-A) reported today earnings for the first half of 2010 of US$181.5 million ( US$0.69 per ADR), an increase… [ more ]
2010-09-01 02:00:25 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
Survey by Simon-Kucher & Partners: VAT Increase is Overestimated by More Than 85 Percent of Consumers
LONDON , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent study by Simon-Kucher & Partners, global pricing and marketing strategy consultancy, 89 percent of consumers are aware that VAT will increase in the near future, yet only 53 percent… [ more ]
2010-09-01 02:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
UK & Europe Trail Emerging Economies on Expat Finances
LONDON , September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - Vast Majority of Expats in the UK Note a Further Deterioration in the Economic Climate, one in ten Actively Looking to Move Home - Wealth gap Continues to Widen Between the East and Mainland Europe - Stresses… [ more ]
2010-08-31 14:00:25 Hits: [2] Category: Finance
New International Debt Collections Handbook for Decision-Makers in International Collections Out Now
AMSTERDAM , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Atradius Collections, the global expert in domestic and international debt collections, releases the latest edition of the International Debt Collections Handbook. The International Debt Collections Handbook… [ more ]
2010-08-31 14:00:25 Hits: [2] Category: Finance
New International Debt Collections Handbook Advises UK Businesses on Debt Recovery in Foreign Countries
CARDIFF, Wales , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Atradius Collections, the global expert in domestic and international debt collections, releases the latest edition of the International Debt Collections Handbook. The International Debt Collections Handbook… [ more ]
2010-08-31 14:00:11 Hits: [2] Category: Finance
Morgan Stanley B.V. Half Yearly Financial Report as of 30 June 2010
AMSTERDAM , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Morgan Stanley B.V. hereby announces that the half yearly financial report as of 30 June 2010 as expressed in article 5.25d of the Act on Financial Supervision ("Wet financieel toezicht") has been… [ more ]
2010-08-31 13:00:20 Hits: [2] Category: Finance
Fannie Mae Redemption
WASHINGTON , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amounts indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the… [ more ]
2010-08-31 11:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Tilman Ehrbeck Named as New CEO of CGAP
WASHINGTON , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- CGAP today announced that Tilman Ehrbeck will be its new CEO. Ehrbeck, a Partner at McKinsey & Company, will succeed Elizabeth Littlefield , who was recently appointed President and CEO of OPIC (Overseas… [ more ]
2010-08-31 09:00:47 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Prudential Reveals 1 in 3 UK Couples Know Nothing About Their Partner's Finances
LONDON , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Prudential has revealed new research that shows UK couples could be risking poverty in old age because they are failing to talk to one another about financial planning for their retirement. The study found that… [ more ]
2010-08-31 09:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Fannie Mae Redemption
WASHINGTON , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amounts indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the… [ more ]
2010-08-31 08:00:26 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
New International Debt Collections Handbook for Decision-Makers in International Collections Out Now
AMSTERDAM , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Atradius Collections, the global expert in domestic and international debt collections, releases the latest edition of the International Debt Collections Handbook. The International Debt Collections Handbook… [ more ]
2010-08-31 08:00:25 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
New International Debt Collections Handbook Advises UK Businesses on Debt Recovery in Foreign Countries
CARDIFF, Wales , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Atradius Collections, the global expert in domestic and international debt collections, releases the latest edition of the International Debt Collections Handbook. The International Debt Collections Handbook… [ more ]
2010-08-31 07:00:30 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Far East Energy CEO and President to Present at U.S.-China Oil & Gas Industry Forum
HOUSTON , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Far East Energy Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FEEC) today announced that Michael R. McElwrath , CEO and President of the Company will be a featured speaker at the U.S.-China Oil & Gas Industry Forum ("Forum")… [ more ]
2010-08-31 06:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Union Bancaire Privée Strengthens its Presence in Asia
GENEVA , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Bancaire Privée's Asset Management division announced today that it has hired Lawrence Lo as Chief Executive Officer and Head of Sales for Asia ex Japan . He also takes up a seat on the Executive Committee… [ more ]
2010-08-31 04:00:01 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
Israel Discount Bank Earns NIS 158 Million in Q2 2010
TEL-AVIV, Israel , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Israel Discount Bank Limited (TASE:DSCT), one of Israel's leading banks, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2010. Additional key results include: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100810/403645… [ more ]
2010-08-31 02:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
BNG Maintains Profit Level at Eur 110 Million
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- BNG maintains its stable course despite the continuing turbulence in the financial markets. The net profit for the first half of 2010 was EUR 110 million (2009: EUR 114 million ). Positive… [ more ]
2010-08-31 02:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Portaltech First to Launch UK Retail mCommerce App Featuring PayPal's Mobile Express Checkout
LONDON , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Portaltech and PayPal have partnered to help retailers offer their customers a fast and secure checkout experience on mobile devices. The move comes shortly after PayPal released its Mobile Express Checkout -… [ more ]
2010-08-31 02:00:00 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
AEGON Repays EUR 500 Million of Government Support
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands , August 31, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AEGON yesterday fulfilled its commitment to repay to the Dutch State EUR 500 million of the EUR 3 billion in core capital the company secured through its largest shareholder, Vereniging AEGON… [ more ]
2010-08-30 09:00:15 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
8000inc (EIGH.pk) Announces $2M USD Performance in 6 Month Group Review
MANASSAS, Virginia , August 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- From the Company's formal launch in October 2009 , an interim review of subsidiary performance and the Company's stock, has revealed that the first six months figures for 2010 show a retained… [ more ]
2010-08-30 09:00:01 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
MarketsandMarkets: Post Crisis Changes in Mortgage Lending in U.S. - Forecast & Analysis, 2010-2015
DALLAS , August 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. has the world's largest mortgage market, a country with an outstanding mortgage-to-GDP ratio above 100% in 2009 despite being worst affected by recent financial crisis. The report 'Post Crisis… [ more ]
2010-08-30 09:00:00 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
Fannie Mae Redemption
WASHINGTON , August 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amounts indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the… [ more ]
2010-08-30 06:00:00 Hits: [1] Category: Finance
Central Bank of Kenya Sees Growth in Private Sector Demand for Credit
DUBAI , UAE, August 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- In its Monthly Economic Review for May, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) indicated that credit to the private sector rose to Sh787.9 billion from Sh671.9 billion in a similar period last year. According to… [ more ]
2010-08-30 04:00:00 Hits: [2] Category: Finance
RusHydro Joins OTCQX
NEW YORK , August 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Pink OTC Markets Inc. (OTCQX: PINK), the financial information and technology services company that operates the leading electronic quotation and trading system in the U.S. OTC securities market, today announced… [ more ]
2010-08-27 12:00:53 Hits: [2] Category: Finance
Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Announces Update On Its Share Repurchase Program
LONDON , August 27, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- TFG today announces in furtherance of its share repurchase program announced on November 30, 2007 , that for the period of August 23, 2010 through August 27, 2010 TFG purchased 148,000 of its shares for an average… [ more ]
2010-08-27 10:00:13 Hits: [0] Category: Finance
Fannie Mae Prices New Issue 2-Year Benchmark Notes(R) due September 24, 2012
WASHINGTON , August 27, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA): 2-Year Pricing Date August 27, 2010 Settlement Date August 30, 2010 Maturity Date September 24, 2012 Issue Size US$5 billion Coupon 0.625%… [ more ]
