Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Retail property in India Fuels up
New Delhi: With the recent changes made in the government policy of property sector a paradigm shift can be witnessed in the India property market. As the property market in India is wide wherein the developers come up with well designed and equipped spaces of residential, commercial, institutional, hospitality and retail. But with the recent changes made by the government in the retail space has led to some major changes.…
EW Nutrition is one more step closer to the establishment of EW Nutrition Vietna …
EW Nutrition affiliated with the EW Group, has appointed Mr Hai Dang Do as Country Manager for Vietnam. Mr Do joins the regionally expanding team and is based in Ho Chi Minh City.
Robert Nichol (Singapore) and Mr Jan Wesjohann (Visbek): “We are glad to welcome Mr Do on board. This represents for EW Nutrition another foundation stone is completed in the regional development plans. With this appointment we…
Little powerhouse with high extraction performance
Mobile high vacuum extraction unit “dustoo”
TEKA developed a little powerhouse with high extraction performance, the “dustoo”. The mobile high vacuum extraction unit can be used wherever a local separation of dry dusts is required.
It is especially suitable for the use at a welding gun with an integrated extraction (torch extraction). The system extracts dusts directly where they are produced and filters substances that are dangerous to health out of the…
Agreement between NSE and Japan Exchange Group on Launch of S&P CNX Nifty Future …
Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) (http://www.jpx.co.jp/en/) and India’s leading stock exchange, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) (http://www.nseindia.com/content/press/pr_09012013.pdf) today signed a letter of intent, on preparing for the launch of S&P CNX Nifty Index futures, a representative stock price index of India, on the Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. (OSE), a subsidiary of JPX. The letter of intent was signed by Mr. Atsushi Saito, Group CEO of the Japan exchange group…
Australia Strengthens Data Privacy Laws
Australia Amends Privacy Laws: Key changes
The current dual system of Information Privacy Principles and National Privacy Principles applicable to the public sector and private businesses respectively, will be replaced with the new unified Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Companies will be required to maintain an active privacy policy and also make sure it is complied-with on an ongoing basis.
Businesses may be required to disclose personal information of overseas recipients in certain cases,…
13 Ways To Do MORE With Less in 2013
With slow growth predicted for many industries in 2013, organizations are taking a minute to review their current material handling strategies and operations, asking themselves “how do we do more with less?”. A little more of “this” and a little less of “that” can be the perfect recipe to maximize material handling efficiencies; leading to reduced operational costs and higher productivity rates. Here are 13 tips to help…
AF Innovación merges into Russell Bedford Spanish network firm
A specialist consulting practice in the field of research and development grants, loans and tax incentives, AF Innovación, has merged with Russell Bedford España Auditores y Consultores (RBE). As a result, six professional personnel have been incorporated into the firm’s Madrid office and five into Valencia, and the practice’s owner, Miguel Ángel Ortega, has become an RBE partner based in Madrid.
Due to the nature of its business, AF…
Oliver Wight and JDA to run joint IBP and S&OP Workshop in Singapore
Business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, will be joining supply chain software providers, JDA, on Friday 11 January 2013, to present the benefits of Integrated Business Planning and Sales & Operations Planning in successful business management.
The free workshop, which takes place at the Marina Mandarin Singapore 8.30am-1.30pm, is designed to provide senior executives and middle management an insight into managing a business through Integrated Business Planning. Presentations from both Oliver Wight,…
Business Consultant John J. Murphy Relates Meeting With Norman Schwarzkopf in 'S …
John J. Murphy, president of Venture Management Consultants, is an expert on the development of effective leadership and teamwork. Venture Management Consultants provides customized executive education and management training on how to inspire and lead change. He is the author of 14 books on leadership and related subjects. In his soon to be released book, 'Stepping Up', he relates stories about an encounter with Ret. Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf.
“He was…
Improving category vision and development is key to brands being competitive in …
The continued domination of the retail FMCG market by the large multiples means that a suppliers’ best chance of success is in being able to offer the most effective insights into category strategies and actionable plans are likely to succeed.
That’s the view of Bridgethorne, the category development, shopper marketing and customer management specialist.
“As the retail multiples’ hold on the market grows, the battle for shopper loyalty will become increasingly vital.…
2013: Quest CE’s Year in Preview
As we transition into the New Year, Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training, is excited to announce an overview of the services/upgrades that are to become available in first quarter, 2013. The company intends to introduce an assortment of new applications, LMS upgrades, and additional compliance solutions to build-off its previous year’s achievements.
In the 2013 training year, clients can expect to see…
Visit to China: eXtreme Plastic Locker®
Action Storage System’s Director Tom Brialey made a significant and game changing trip to China in October 2012 to inspect the first commercial run of the Injection Moulded (IM) version of the eXtreme Plastic Locker®. This production run was carried out after initial trial runs. For the last 5 years the product has been manufactured in the UK by a method of Rotational Moulding (RM).
However the company wanted to…
Overseas Trade into Japan
Action Storage Systems is actively seeking distributors overseas in an attempt to grow the business in these difficult economic times. In October this year they have set up a new distributor in Japan for the sale of their eXtreme Plastic Lockers®. Koyo specialise in the sale and manufacture of locker systems from their base in Nagano and were established in 1961. Koyo sell throughout Japan and employ fifty sales…
The fourth, annual, top ten e-learning movers and shakers
Now in its fourth year, here are the new lists of the ‘Top Ten’ most influential people in the corporate e-learning sector, in the World, Europe, the UK and Asia-Pacific.
Please bear in mind that these lists are based on nothing more than experience and prejudice. They are compiled from a corporate online learning perspective, on the basis of a person’s perceived current influence on the online learning industry –…
Health 2.0 Middle East – Personal/Public Health: Location, Location, Location…! …
Hippocrates, writing circa 400 BC, said that one’s health depends on the air one breathes, the water one drinks, and the environment in which one lives. Place matters in health! An outbreak of cholera in the Soho district of London in 1854 killed 127 residents over 3 days and caused the exodus of nearly three quarters of the population. The father of modern day public health, Anesthesiologist John Snow created…
Vietnam Plastic Card Market Poised to Grow Magnificently
Bank cards like debit and credit cards are gaining huge popularity in Vietnam since last few years owing to the constant economic growth, growing per head disposable income, rapidly developing infrastructure, advent of new technologies and increasing consumer awareness. Additionally, increasing penetration of foreign players in domestic market is adding fuel in the ever-growing popularity of plastic cards in the country. On the top of that, growing government support is…
Growing Credit Card Market in Middle East
Non-cash payment in Middle East is growing tremendously over the past few years owing to the strengthening banking industry. Among all, payment through credit card has become one of the most popular modes in the region. It has become more than a substitute for cash as a means of shopping in many countries of the Middle East. On the top of that, the government is also taking various initiatives…
URALCHEM and the Ziedot.lv Fund present New Year Gifts to seriously ill children …
Riga, Latvia - December 20, 2012 -- URALCHEM and a leading Latvian charity organization, the Ziedot.lv Fund, held New Year activities and events for a group of seriously ill children in Latvia and members of their families. URALCHEM's CEO, Dmitry Konyaev, and the head of the Ziedot.lv Fund, Ruta Dimanta, gave presents to the children. These children are beneficiaries of a joint charity programme "Help for seriously ill children", which…
Rising Food Retail Sales Propelling Vietnam Retail Market
Food retail sales have been increasing continuously in the country from the past few years. The market is witnessing tremendous growth on the back of rising demand for western foods, dried processed food, and packaged convenience foods. In addition, the rising purchasing power and infrastructure developments are also helping food retail sales to grow. The modern retail formats, such as hypermarkets, air conditioned minimarts, supermarkets, and small shopping complexes are…
France Proposes Changes to Tax Laws for Stock Options
The proposed changes, if implemented, would be applicable to qualified stock options and free shares awarded on or after September 28, 2012. The awards made prior to this date, however, will stay under the existing tax system. Other proposed changes include the new 18 % rate of tax on income which will be applicable on income derived since January 1, 2012, and certain other changes like progressive taxation on capital…
John H. Kim Wins Take-Nothing Defense Verdict for Corporate Client in $57 Millio …
HOUSTON – Houston trial lawyer John H. Kim, founder of The Kim Law Firm, secured a take-nothing defense verdict in a bet-the-company case for a Houston-based client that was accused of breaching a contract related to the supply of environmental waste containers.
Only weeks before the trial, Mr. Kim was hired to defend his client against damage claims totaling $57 million. In addition to securing the defense win, he also won…
Brent Howison Recognized as Charlotte Mover & Shaker by Business Leader Media
The Remi Group is excited to announce that Brent Howison, President of The Remi Group, has been honored as a 2012 Charlotte Mover & Shaker by Business Leader. The award recognizes and honors some of the top professionals in the Charlotte area who are making a difference both in business and the community. Brent has demonstrated exceptional leadership within the company and has made a significant impact in the local…
Ben Franklin to Invest $354,876 In Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $354,876 in support of regional economic development. BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply technology for competitive advantage. To achieve this goal, Ben Franklin staff concentrate their efforts on three key areas:
1. developing and growing early-stage technology-oriented companies,
2. helping…
Dominion Systems Rolls Out Major Update to DominionSource
Grand Rapids, MI - December 19, 2012 - Dominion Systems, Inc. a leading provider of Employee Resource Management solutions recently rolled out a major update to DominionSource, the company’s online payroll solution. The update was primarily to the visual design, using different color elements to improve the user experience.
“Our primary goals with our latest update to DominionSource were to enhance the user experience and provide users with a more…
Light Panels by Reflections on Learning
Reflections on Learning, the early years equipment supplier has just launched a new range of slim, modern looking and Ultra Bright Light Panels.
Light panels have been used for many years now as exciting, creative open-ended resources in early years settings. They are excellent for engaging children’s attention, encouraging them to look closely at natural and manmade objects and to explore colour mixing, transparency and opacity.
Reflections on Learning were…
MTS Systems Corporation Selects GyrusAim Learning Management Systems
Richmond, VA • December 19, 2012. Gyrus Systems, a leader in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) announced today that the MTS Systems Corporation a leading supplier of test systems and industrial position sensors in the Americas, Europe, and Asia has selected GyrusAim Learning Management System to enhance the company’s efforts to provide excellence in training and compliance. Gyrus Systems helps companies like MTS Systems Corporation gain a competitive edge…
Zevrix Releases Deliver 2.4: Adds Google Storage Support
Toronto (ON), Canada - December 19, 2012 -- Zevrix Solutions today announces Deliver 2.4, a feature update to its file delivery solution for remote and local destinations. Deliver lets users send files over Internet and local networks with variable e-mail notifications, automatic compression, encryption and other powerful capabilities. It supports FTP, Amazon S3, WebDAV and other remote and local services, and lets users send files to multiple destinations at once.
The…
ElectraCard Services opens new office in UAE – Dubai
Strengthens its presence in Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Pune, 19th December, 2012: ElectraCard Services (ECS), a leading electronic payments solution provider, announced the opening of its new office in the heart of Middle East and Africa (MEA) – Dubai. Dubai office is part of ECS’ strong global expansion plans.
ECS has powerful presence and unrivalled network of partners in MEA region. The new office is launched to shore-up the growing business…
Vergent Products Receives Renewal of ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 Certificat …
LOVELAND, Colo. (Dec. 18, 2012) - Vergent Products, a leader in design and manufacturing electronic systems, was awarded ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 recertifications. The renewals reflect Vergent Products’ continued focus of maintaining a world-class quality system and producing defect-free products.
An external ISO auditor conducted an intense five-day, company-wide audit in which the quality system was thoroughly evaluated against ISO standards. Vergent Products’ processes and commitment to continuous…
Government Contracting Institute, from TargetGov and bwtech@UMBC, starts in Janu …
The Government Contracting Institute, a series of courses geared towards accelerating contracts and sales in the federal marketplace, has finalized the schedule of classes. The Institute, sponsored by bwtech@UMBC and TargetGov, is presenting the first two classes covering Federal Contracting Gap Analysis on January 15, 2013 and Market Identification Strategies and Tactics on January 29, 2013.
The Government Contracting Institute provides business people with the opportunity to receive instruction in…
Increased government attention to power sector boosting Indian insulator market
Global market intelligence firm, Netscribes Inc, launched a brand new report tracking the insulator market in India. The research report delves into the electrical equipment market and analyses the growth potential, the challenges and the major drivers of the insulator industry. An exclusive coverage of the competitive landscape along with a close look at the government initiatives towards the industry makes it a comprehensive study of the insulation market…
Dropping solar power tariff rates spurring Indian photovoltaic generator market
Solar PV power generation has long been acknowledged as a superior form of clean energy technology with vast potential, assuming its cost component can be significantly reduced. It draws upon the planet’s most plentiful and extensively distributed renewable energy resource, the sun. The latest report from Netscribes Inc delves deep into this dynamic market propelled by the photovoltaic generator and makes a comprehensive study of the equipment’s market in the…
Propertykhazana Announces Exclusive Real Estate Properties in Bangalore in Their …
18th December, 2012 – Real estate sector of India has experienced leaps and bounds success in recent days. And, when it comes to the real estate projects in the Tech City of India, Bangalore, several options are there for the buyers. However, finding the right kind of property, according to suitability and personal needs is important. Bangalore is getting crowed up with new real estate projects, ranging from different prices…
Alsbridge Inc Releases New Report on Squeezing the Life out Innovation in Outsou …
Award winning benchmarking, sourcing and transformation advisory firm, Alsbridge, Inc., today released a report on “Squeezing the Life out Innovation in Outsourcing Relationships.” The report throws light on why innovation is viewed as underachieved in the client-provider relationship and how benefits of innovation can be achieved, as set out at the beginning of the RFP process.
“IT and BPO procurements increasingly require innovation and new ways in which it can be…
AAA: Asian Real Estate Investments are Booming
Boston, MA, USA, December 18, 2012 -- Asian investors are extremely positive about the outlook for real estate in the region, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The alternative investment advocacy group was keen to endorse the findings of the recent Colliers 2013 Global Investor Sentiment Survey. The survey found that 70 per cent of Asian investors said they planned to increase their investment in Asia and expand their property portfolio.…
Press Conference Reveals the Truth behind the Myths of Coffee Shop Millionaire S …
Academy St, Spencer, NY (New York), 18th December, 2012- At a Press Conference held at the company Headquarters with some of the potential clients, the clients were curious to know what exactly the company pays money for. Some of the potential customers also raised the question of genuineness. The clients claimed that they have come across a number of business organizations that offer similar services but they just get…
Advice Unlimited Welcomes Sarah Sechrist
OLNEY, MD – December 17, 2012 – Advice Unlimited LLC, a public relations/marketing communications firm that specializes in serving high tech companies and/or divisions that sell to the government marketplace, is pleased to announce that Sarah Sechrist has joined its team as a Public Relations Account Executive.
Sarah is a 2011 graduate of Seton Hall University, where she earned her Master of Arts degree in Strategic Communication and Leadership, and a…
Adelphi Graduate Students take First Prize in the 2012 University Trading Challe …
On Friday, November 16, four graduate students from the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business took home the Portfolio Trading Team Champion trophy in the 2012 University Trading Challenge (UTC). Beginning on October 8, the competition consisted of four main components: long-term portfolio management, (2) short-term trading, and a case study presentation. The Adelphi University team (named "Team AU") included four M.B.A. students from Visiting Professor and Senior Executive-in-Residence Michael…
Thomsons Online Benefits Celebrates Raising £34k for Charity in 2012
Thomsons Online Benefits employees have celebrated smashing their 2012 charity fundraising target by over 70%.
Thomsons employees raised a total of £34,236 through their efforts in competing in the London Triathlon and a range of other initiatives such as a sponsored leg wax and monthly collections at Victoria rail station! This total includes £10,374 of matching donations through Thomsons’ Pay It Forward scheme whereby the company matches each employee’s fundraising efforts…
Houston Attorney John H. Kim Earns Selection to “Who’s Who in Energy” List
HOUSTON – Accomplished Houston lawyer John H. Kim, founder of The Kim Law Firm, has earned selection to the “Who’s Who in Energy” list of energy industry leaders in seven major U.S. cities.
The exclusive listing was compiled by the editors of the Houston Business Journal and six other business journals in Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and San Antonio. The full list was published Nov. 23, 2012.
Editors from all…
Zevrix Updates InPreflight for InDesign: Improves Vector EPS Handling
Toronto (ON), Canada - December 14, 2012 -- Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of InPreflight 2.10.4, a compatibility update to its document preparation solution for Adobe InDesign. InPreflight is a powerful all-in-one solution to check InDesign documents, collect them for output and ship to final destination. InPreflight helps graphics and print professionals prevent costly mistakes by uncovering hidden problems, save disk space through smart batch-packaging, and reduce production time…
January 26-27, 2013 IAPAM's Symposium with Botox Training Stands Apart
The IAPAM leads its competitors in offering the most complete botox training and aesthetic medicine education in North America.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - December 14, 2012 -- In 2013, attendees at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums will have the competitive advantage of learning from board-certified dermatologists and experts in the fields of botox injection training, lasers & IPLs, dermal fillers, hCG for weight loss, medical grade chemical peels and medical…
goFLUENT expands its operations in Britain
Increasing demand for its products globally has prompted goFLUENT, a leading provider of Business English training which works with many of the Fortune 500 companies around the world, to begin a recruiting drive for British-based native English speakers. They will augment goFLUENT’s existing team of 400 or so trainers, who are based in the USA, Canada and the Philippines.
More than 2,000 companies worldwide use goFLUENT’s language training programme, which…
AAA Welcomes KPMG's Expansion of Alternative Investment Team
Boston, MA, USA, December 12, 2012 -- Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed news that KPMG has invested in expanding its alternative investment fund team on the West Coast.
The US audit, tax and advisory firm has brought on several new staff to enhance its Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) national team. The new staff will be based in Los Angeles and San Francisco and will be responsible for providing expertise on…
DW Simpson Publishes 2012 Actuary Salary Survey
Experienced Actuary Salaries Continue to Rise, Entry Level Hires Gain Momentum
DW Simpson Global Actuarial & Analytics Recruitment has published the industry leading Actuarial Salary Survey for over a decade. In the 2012 Salary Survey, we have continued to see an upward trend in Actuarial salaries for Actuaries with 2+ years of experience.
Property & Casualty Actuaries continue to see the highest salaries, and account for the largest…
Banyan’s Mobile Avionics Team outfits another Charter Fleet
Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport recently completed the second of two Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft with the Aircell AGT-4000 Gogo inflight internet system. One of the installations included the Aircell Axxess two channel Iridium system, while both aircraft were certified for Wi-Fi in the cabin. The avionics installation was done at the customer’s maintenance base during a minimum maintenance inspection.
“After repeated requests from our charter…
3B SCIENTIFIC HELPS DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN
Hamburg/Germany, December 2012 – As in every year, 3B Scientific is donating 5,000 € in 2012 to the World Vision aid organization, to help support children in developing countries.
A good start in life offers the best prospects for the future. A reliable source of clean drinking water, fresh food, good housing and medical care – and not forgetting education – are essential in ensuring personal well-being for all of…
NORCO Newly Released High Performance Fanless Embedded Box PC BIS-6660
NORCO, an associate member of Intel® Embedded Alliance, now releases a high performance fanless embedded box PC BIS-6660. It is a fanless embedded system with the new generation of NORCO's proprietary ICEFIN™ Thermal design, which ensures maximum heat dissipation and a true fanless system, and utilizes Intel latest Atom cedar trail N2800/D2550 embedded CPUs. System provides redundant network connectivity with Wifi and 3G support. One internal SIM slot offers system…
Dragons Den Winner secures a breakthrough listing with 500 Sainsburys
Twin chefs and restaurateurs, Lisa and Helen Tse from Sweet Mandarin who won Gordon Ramsay’s Best Local Chinese Restaurant on the F Word and appeared on BBC Two's Dragons' Den has said their supermarket deal is a "dream come true" as their three gluten free sauces – barbecue, sweet chilli and sweet & sour hit the shelves at 500 Sainsbury’s in the Free From Aisle.
The initial range of Sweet Mandarin…
UAE Exchange bags the Global Award for Brand Excellence
Global Award for Brand Excellence in ‘Banking and Financial Services’ category, for the year 2012, is a recognition given to organisations for promoting their brand globally
UAE Exchange has always believed that the longevity of any brand depends largely on the quality of experience customers have with it. This strong belief and efforts to enhance customer experience has now won the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, the Global Award…
