Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Ben Franklin Leads in Jobs Count
Funding America’s most innovative entrepreneurs allows them to transform breakthrough ideas into emerging growth companies that drive job creation and economic growth. According to a 2011 Global Insight study, venture-backed companies accounted for nearly 12 million jobs and $3.1 trillion in revenues in the United States in 2010. See how well Ben Franklin statewide fared in the newly released National Venture Capital Association VC Jobs Count - 3rd column, 2nd…
As The UK Feels The Bite Of The Recession Maybe It's Time To Start Your Own Smal …
It sounds counter-intuitive but sometimes the best business ideas are born in times of financial crisis. If you have an idea for a small business and have been dreaming about it but doing nothing maybe it's time to jump up and get active so read on!
Join us for a totally free two hour course on bookkeeping. Run by Quentin Pain FIAB and chairman of British software company Accountz, you will…
Quest CE Hires Allison Byrne as Marketing Communication Specialist
Milwaukee - May 29, 2012 – Quest CE, premier provider of insurance education and FINRA firm element training, is proud to announce the hire of Allison Byrne as Marketing Communication Specialist. Through this position, Byrne is responsible for creating and reviewing all public relations and marketing content, implementing social media interactions, and assisting with promotional campaigns and market research.
“I am thrilled to be part of the Quest CE team,” said…
DMC Software broaden business with Xperience to deliver robust IT solutions
Xperience will broaden its horizons with DMC Sofware to deliver businesses with even greater IT solutions, financial software solutions and customer relationship management solutions.
Xperience, one of Northern Ireland’s longest established IT solutions companies, has announced Peterborough based CRM and financial software company, DMC Software Solutions, has become part of the Xperience Group of Companies
The announcement will bring employment within the Group to 95.
The DMC transaction is part of…
India: Documentation for Foreign Exchange Remittance Eased
Sunnyvale, CA- With an aim to liberalize documentation requirements, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the limit for foreign exchange remittance for miscellaneous purpose without documentation process to US$25000 from US$5000.
In the year 2002, Authorized Dealers were directed to release up to US$500 or its equivalent for all transactions upon obtaining a letter from the applicant that includes basic information. In the year 2003, the foreign exchange limit…
Ban On Hands-Free Devices?
In 2010, there were over 3,000 roadway fatalities involving distracted drivers. Due to a growing concern over the amount of roadway fatalities caused by distracted driving, the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued a recommendation to state governments advising state governments that they ban the use of hands-free mobile devices while driving. The recommendation, if adopted, would outlaw non-emergency phone calls and texting by operators of every vehicle…
FPL Urges Customers to Prepare Now for Power Outages this Hurricane Season
Juno Beach, FL (May 31, 2012) -- As Floridians turn their attention to the tropics this storm season, Florida Power & Light Company reminds customers that no utility is hurricane proof. While the company’s careful investments since 2006 have made its electric system more resilient to severe weather, hurricanes are powerful forces of nature that cause significant damage, and including potential widespread electricity outages.
"Hurricanes are powerful forces of nature that…
ADC African Development Corporation GmbH & Co. KGaA: Q1 Report 2012
ADC publishes Q1 Report 2012
ADC African Development Corporation GmbH & Co. KGaA ('ADC'), ISIN DE000A1E8NW9, a fast growing pan-African Banking Group focused on the frontier markets of sub-Saharan Africa has published its interim report for the first quarter of 2012.
In Q1 2012, ADC earned consolidated revenues and other income of EUR 784k versus EUR 516k in Q1 2011. The group recognized non cash-relevant EUR 7.2 million in fair value losses…
URALCHEM HOLDING P.L.C. Reports IFRS Financial Results for the First Quarter of …
Moscow, Russia – May 31, 2012 -- (For Immediate Release)
- Revenue increased to US $673 million, compared to US $566 million in Q1 2011.
- Operating profit increased to US $178 million, compared with US $160 million in Q1 2011.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew to US $207 million, compared to US $186 million in Q1 2011.
- Net profit amounted to US $354 million, compared with US $174 million in Q1 2011.
URALCHEM HOLDING…
Beautyworld Middle East Closes On Record-Breaking High
Large number of deals, contracts signed at regional beauty showpiece
High-profile exhibition reflects upbeat sentiment of growing market
After three busy days of closing business deals, lining up new suppliers, inking new con-tracts and sourcing potentially winning product lines, the three-day Beautyworld Middle East 2012 came to a successful close at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday (Thursday, May 31st).
The overall sentiment among the large number of trade buyers, exhibitors…
Great Potential for B2C E-Commerce Markets in the Middle East
The new "Middle East Internet & B2C E-Commerce Report 2012" by Hamburg-based secondary market research firm yStats.com provides a clear and comprehensive analysis of the development of the online markets in the Middle East. In addition to regional data, the report presents key figures related to Internet use and B2C E-Commerce in 12 different nations – including Saudi Arabia, Israel and the UAE. Additionally, information is given on more than…
India Superbikes Market Chase to Become Three Fold by 2017 Says TechSci Research
Since the launch of the first superbike in India in the year 2007, super bike or premium bike is everybody’s dream. But very few people are able to possess such high priced bikes. Superbike giant players such as Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Ducati and the American superbike maker Harley Davidson, have been successful in influencing a set of people aspiring to own a super bike in India, with their speedy machines.…
Surging Alloy Steel Demand in India
India’s strong economic growth has intensified infrastructure investment requirements. Increased urbanization has also raised the number of towns and cities and this trend is likely to be sustained in future. In fact, India’s urban settlements would constitute half of the total population by 2051, projecting a bright growth for the housing industry. Therefore, non-alloy steel (heavily used in construction, railways, and power projects) is likely to witness a huge rise…
A US$ 1 billion opportunity for Technical Textiles in Healthcare, highlights IKS …
- IndiaMART Knowledge Services (IKS) launches industry report on 'Apparel & Fashion Industry' for SMEs
- Highlights current trends in the sector & brings forth SMEs view on the present market scenario & growth foreseen
- Analyses role of internet in building growth opportunities for SMEs in the sector
New Delhi, 31st May, 2012: The healthcare sector currently stands at $40 billion and is estimated to reach a size of $142 billion by…
Developing Commercially Viable Mobile Payments Solutions for the Greater Mekong …
1. Singapore, 31 May 2012 – The 3rd Greater Mekong Mobile Payments & Banking Summit 2012 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 12 – 13 July 2012. The third in the series, this Summit is the strategic platform for all industry stakeholders to congregate & discuss the latest developments in mobile payments in the growing affluent economies of Thailand, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Southern China and emerging…
China Becomes the Latest and Major Link in the UAE Exchange Global Network
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, started its retail operations in China with the inauguration of Himalayas Centre Mall branch in Pudong District of Shanghai.
"Great news for all Chinese expatriates and travellers to China", said Mr. Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO – Global Operations, UAE Exchange, on the occasion of UAE Exchange launching its retail operations in China. "Now they can join millions of our happy…
Aureus sponsoring of Mathol Racing Porsche Team successful at the ADAC Zurich 24 …
For Aureus Management Consulting (“Aureus”) the first step into its sport sponsoring program was a very successful one. A bit surprisingly for audience, competitors and the team itself the Mathol Racing Team jumped onto the third podium position with their Porsche Cayman R last week. The Porsche Team is the newcomer within the Mathol Racing Team and Andreas Weishaupt, Hal Prewitt, Jochen Herbst, and Daniel Schwerfeld had to…
Sally Ezra Quoted, Ezra Penland Hires Two Employees, Announces Scholarship Recip …
CHICAGO: The Leader in Actuarial Recruitment, Ezra Penland, is proud to announce the hiring of two new employees at the rapidly-growing, Chicago-based firm. Thomas Clohisy joins Ezra Penland as an Actuarial Recruiter. Tom has executive recruiting experience, as well as recruitment business development skills. He was also a successful commodities trader for a number of years, after having earned an MBA from Loyola University and a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue…
Second Annual National Pawn Mother's Day Essay Contest Winners Announced
David Rivera, a second grade student at Aversboro Elementary in Wake County, and Natalia Garay, a fifth grade student at Efland-Cheeks Elementary in Orange County, submitted the winning essays in the Second Annual Mother's Day essay contest sponsored by National Pawn. The topic of the essay was, "My Mother." David’s teacher is Ms. Sheryl Weichbrodt, and Natalia’s teacher is Mrs. Anna Toone. Each student won their mother a pair of…
Respected Energy and Commodity Analyst Phil Flynn joins The Price Futures Group, …
The Price Futures Group, a division of Price Holdings, Inc., an employee-owned company, is very pleased to announce that Phil Flynn, internationally televised oil and commodity market analyst, and his team, are joining the firm. Phil is one of the world’s leading energy and general market analysts, providing investors, professional traders, and institutions with his up-to-the minute advice for over 25 years.
Phil’s accurate and timely forecasts have come to be…
Phoenix Business Journal Ranks Rosendin Electric First Among Electrical Contract …
High-Profile Projects and State-of-the-Art Construction Techniques Put Rosendin Electric at Top of List for Second Year in a Row.
Tempe, AZ, USA - (May 30, 2012) -- The Phoenix Business Journal has named Rosendin Electric, one of the nation’s largest private electrical contractors and a 100% employee-owned company, the top electrical contractor for 2011 as ranked by gross sales. This marks the second year in a row that Rosendin Electric has…
Rousseff Government Vetoes Parts of Forestry Bill
Seattle, United States, May 30, 2012 -- In response to growing pressure from environmentalists all over the globe, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has vetoed parts of the controversial forestry bill, in a move that has been welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
The President had pledged to veto the bill if she won the election while on her campaign trail and pressure to fulfil her promise had been rising over the…
Gold Sales Increase Off Back of China Demand, claims AAA
Boston, MA, USA, May 30, 2012 -- As investors all over the world continue to opt for alternative investment over traditional asset classes, demand for gold has increased by 16 per cent over 12 months. In response, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) predicts demand will grow even further over the course of the year.
The amount spent on gold in the past 12 months has increased to $59.7 billion around the world,…
Global Market For Nail Care Products Grew 41% From 2008-2011
Fastest growing beauty and personal care segment
Nail It! by OPI showcases the creativity and innovation behind outstanding nail design
The Middle East’s largest meeting place for the beauty and wellness industry was well and truly abuzz as trade buyers and exhibitors interacted busily on the second day of Beautyworld Middle East 2012.
The Epoc Messe Frankfurt-organised annual trade and networking extravaganza is considerably larger than previous editions, riding on continued growth in…
Obtain Guidance on Food Safety and Certification with New White Paper
Food safety is increasingly top-of-mind for consumers, retailers and food manufacturers alike, with pressure mounting on suppliers to demonstrate the quality of their operations through certification. However, navigating and understanding the numerous global certification standards can be difficult. To provide guidance on relevant guidelines and which are ideal for a given business, Mettler-Toledo has published a new white paper, entitled "Food Safety & Quality and the Trend Towards…
Licensed Broker John Anderson Returns to The Garner Group Real Estate
Bend Oregon real estate company welcomes back experienced broker to team
Bend, Oregon, May 30, 2012 -- The Garner Group Real Estate LLC, a family-owned company committed to green real estate in Bend, Oregon, just welcomed John Anderson back to its team of brokers. Anderson has been a real estate professional in Bend continuously since 2001 and was previously affiliated with The Garner Group from 2008 to 2010.
“John brings a wealth…
Cement Production Witnessing Unprecedented Growth in India
India is the second-biggest producer of cement across the globe. In spite of the recession, Indian cement industry increased its production to a record level in 2009-10, on account of the boom in the infrastructure and housing markets. Cement production at large plants grew at the rate of over 10% during 2009-10 to reach 201 Million Metric Tons against the total production of 182 Million Metric Tons during the previous…
Luxembourg's AIFM sign-up welcomed by AAA
The news that Luxembourg will be the first market to implement the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive has been welcomed by AAA.
Boston, MA, May 29, 2012 - The news that Luxembourg will be the first market to implement the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The country’s officials said that legislation’s introduction would be made imminently and that it was hoping that…
GreenWorld BVI Introduced New European Farmland Investment to the Market
Boutique alternative investments firm GreenWorld BVI announced that it is introducing a new farmland investment in the new EU country of Lithuania. Farmland in the Central and Eastern European countries that only recently joined the EU is priced at a significant discount to farmland in the western Europe.
GreenWorld's investment in farmland concentrates on the production of wheat and other grains. Wheat prices have soared recently, and GreenWorld's farmland investment…
Staging Diva Advises Home Stagers to Demonstrate Expertise to Real Estate Agents
(UNITED STATES) May 29, 2012 – According to home staging expert Debra Gould, one marketing technique that home stagers can use to promote their services is to introduce themselves to real estate agents at open houses. On the Home Staging Business Report blog, Gould discusses how home stagers can demonstrate their expertise to agents during these events.
After meeting the real estate agent responsible for the open house and explaining the…
New appointment at Azelis
Blair Illingworth, President and Director European Operations.
Today, Azelis reports the appointment of Blair Illingworth as President and Director European Operations, effective May 21st. With a wealth of experience, Blair has held a number of roles as CEO in both manufacturing and distribution businesses mostly in the building materials sector, the last of which was as CEO of a subsidiary of AngloAmerican Plc (Tarmac Building Product Ltd).
He has also combined his…
Business Data Available For Use In Economic Regeneration
Woking, Surrey 29th May 2012 – The UK’s most accurate and complete database of business data, available from address management specialists Aligned Assets, is gaining wide spread interest from across the public sector.
In local authorities, the data is proving of particular interest to economic regeneration teams who see it as an opportunity to better engage with local businesses to drive growth and create employment.
Not only does it provide a complete…
Poles prefer traditional Polish cuisine but McDonald’s, Da Grasso and KFC are th …
Spending time away from home in the workplace or at school is the most common occasion for eating out for Poles, according to a new survey carried out for the report “HoReCa market in Poland 2012. Analysis of the market and development forecasts for 2012-2014”. Respondents selected Polish cuisine as the favourite one. Yet, the most expanding chains are fast food bars and pizza restaurants which influence consumer habits.
One…
Japanese Pension Fund Buys Gold, Commodity Report by Top Financial Newsletter Pr …
A Japanese pension fund, Okayama Metal & Machinery, is going to place 1.5% of its total assets ($500 million) in gold bullion-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to Michael Lombardi, lead contributor to Profit Confidential, this is the first time the fund has bought gold bullion in its history.
In the article, Japanese Pension Fund Buys Gold as Currency, Lombardi highlights the importance of this event.
“The perception in Japan has begun…
InDex Pharmaceuticals Appoints Stig Løkke Pedersen as Board Member
- Former Lundbeck Executive Brings Strong Commercial Experience and Extensive Pharmaceutical Industry Network -
Stockholm, May 29, 2012 – InDex Pharmaceuticals today announced that Stig Løkke Pedersen has been appointed as a new member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Pedersen brings to InDex Pharmaceuticals over 25 years of longstanding life sciences industry experience in commercial operations and leadership.
Mr. Pedersen previously served as Executive Vice President of Commercial Operations at…
Hungarian construction market to recover in 2013-2014
After a poor 2009-2012 for the Hungarian construction industry, from 2013 a visible market recovery is expected. The growth in 2013-2014 will result from the intense execution of EU co-financed infrastructure investments as well as some revival in building construction, particularly in non-residential buildings.
According to the research company PMR’s latest report, entitled “Construction sector in Hungary 2012 – Development forecasts for 2012-2014”, weak macroeconomic environment, falling investment demand and poor…
Offshore Group Client Company Offers Wide Range of Metal Finishing Services in M …
TUCSON, Ariz., May 28, 2012 -- Fridley, Minnesota-based INCERTEC has completed its occupancy of a 27,000 square foot building in The Offshore Group's Bellavista Industrial Park in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico. The company is currently installing over 90 processing tanks that will enable it to provide metal plating services that utilize nickel, tin, copper, cadium and all pretreatment for aluminum and steel as well as a titanium etch process by…
How to Write EU Official Documents in English
Advanced Summer Workshop
30th - 31th August 2012, Hotel NH Berlin Friedrichstraße, Berlin, Germany
Writing project proposals and reports for EU funds in English can be very challenging.
English writing skills and the proper use of style and register is often an obstacle when submitting EU projects proposals and reports to EU institutions. However, for a successful submission these “soft factors” are essential.
This is why former participants asked us to create a…
SCH announces unaudited results for Financial year ending 31 March 2012
SCH (Specialist Computer Holdings plc), Europe's largest privately owned technology group, has released a set of unaudited results revealing that the financial year ending 31 March 2012 recorded the strongest performance in the company’s 35-year history.
Despite challenging trading conditions the group recorded a highly successful year, achieving an increase in net revenues of more than 10% as turnover rose to more than £2.75billion. With the company’s UK operations showing particularly…
Second Half of 2012 to Weaken Economically, According to Popular Financial e-New …
The second half of 2012 looks like it will continue to slow down economically, according to Michael Lombardi, lead contributor to popular financial e-newsletter and web site Profit Confidential. He believes we will see more companies like Hewlett-Packard announcing job cuts as the year progresses.
In the article, Economic Growth in Second Half of 2012 to Deteriorate, Lombardi believes this will be a snowball effect.
“The recessions in various eurozone countries have…
Saudi Arabia Housing Sector Exhibiting Astronomical Growth
According to a new report by RNCOS, “Saudi Arabia Housing Sector Outlook”, Saudi Arabia continues to attract massive investments and remains a favored destination for real-estate developers around the world. Real-estate investments were expected to reach nearly US$ 400 Billion in 2010; up by nearly 33% from 2009. Residential real-estate was expected to account for the bulk of investments. Recovering oil prices, continued government stimulus, and gradual relaxation of bank…
How to Develop, Plan and Manage an EU Funded Project Successfully
At this exclusive summer seminar a special focus will be put on Project Cycle Management and the Logical Framework Approach. The most recent architecture of European Funds and direct grants offers a wide range of funding opportunities to support innovative projects. However, funding is often not used effectively or it may be denied due to poor planning.
For EU funded projects the European Commission requires the use of Project Cycle Management…
How to Evaluate and Monitor Communication of EU Funds
EU funded projects have to meet specific requirements in terms of communication to the European public. The communication measures on EU funds should be evaluated on a regular basis and revised if needed. For this, the responsible bodies have to define and use evaluation and monitoring tools. Difficulties arise from the fact that communication evaluation is only slowly becoming more concrete as a tool itself. As communication plans for EU…
FPL Hosts First-Ever Storm Meteorologist Event
Juno Beach, FL (May 26, 2012) -- With hurricane season fast approaching, Florida Power & Light Company invited South Florida meteorologists to its new, category 5-resistant command center in Riviera Beach to meet its own meteorologist, Tim Drum, and to learn how weather forecasting drives FPL’s response to storms.
“FPL plays such an integral part in not only the hurricanes, but what we do before and after the hurricanes, that I…
UAE Exchange Bahrain launches Smart Pay
Smart Pay, the leading payroll solution from UAE Exchange was launched in Bahrain. Smart Pay provides convenient payroll management and salary disbursal for organisations and easy salary collection for their employees, while complying with all labour laws of the Government.
"Payroll management will now be a hassle-free process for organisations in Bahrain", said Mr. Promoth Manghat, VP - Global Operations, UAE Exchange. He was speaking on the occasion of the…
US Real estate could be worth investing in again, says AAA
The real estate market in the US could be worth investing in again, according to AAA.
Boston, MA, May 26, 2012 - The real estate market in the US could be worth investing in again, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The alternative investment advocacy group said that recent figures show that house prices are increasing once more and that now could be a great time to invest in real estate in…
Online Microfinance Evaluation tool will help validate the industry, says AAA
Socially responsible investors are welcoming the launch of a new web-based analytics platform specifically designed to evaluate microfinance funds, claims AAA.
Boston, MA, May 26, 2012 - Socially responsible investors are welcoming the launch of a new web-based analytics platform specifically designed to evaluate microfinance funds, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
Luxembourg-based LuxFLAG and US-based micro financing ratings agency MicroRate, have launched Luminis, which is the first product of its kind. Alternative…
MyBinding.com VP Jeff McRitchie to Offer Internet Marketing Training for Indepen …
HILLSBORO, OR (May 24, 2012) – Jeff McRitchie, vice president of marketing at MyBinding.com, is presenting a webinar for TriMega Purchasing Association, an online collaboration of office product dealers. The “TriWebinar,” as webinars from TriMega are called, will offer tips for local businesses on how to grow using the internet.
“I'm really excited to have this opportunity to do a webinar,” said McRitchie. “I've learned a number of tips and techniques…
SecurAlarm Systems Inc. is Small Business of the Year!
SecurAlarm Systems Inc. is named Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce EPIC Small Business of the Year! The EPIC awards recognize leading organizations in the West Michigan area that define Entrepreneurial, Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative business. The nominees are organizations or individuals that support the local community, demonstrate growth and stability, stand out and are innovative, and have worked with other businesses as mentors or collaborators.
The award was announced at…
MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance Continues to Evolve as a Platform for Miami Beach …
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – May 25, 2012 – Formerly known as the MidBeach Homeowners Alliance (MBHA), the MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance’s (MBNA) intent is to mobilize the community and continue to serve as a platform for Miami Beach homeowners and businesses. All residents and business owners in the MidBeach area are invited to attend the MBNA meeting on Tuesday, June 5th at 6:30 p.m. The Alexander, located at 5225 Collins…
