Retail Decisions Announced as Finalist for Orange National Business ‘Best use of Technology in Business’ AwardLONDON - Retail Decisions (ReD), a payment card issuer and world leader in payment card fraud prevention, is announced today as a finalist in The National Business Awards for The Orange Best Use of Technology in Business Accolade. Retail Decisions is one of 10 finalists. Nucletron Increases Full Year Outlook After Strong First Half 2009VEENENDAAL, the Netherlands - - Despite Challenging Global Economic Conditions, Nucletron Surpassed Projections for the First Half Year Catalyst Venture Partners Advises EVRS Ltd on GBP600,000 Equity FundraisingBATH, England - - Catalyst has Successfully Advised Accelerator Member EVRS Ltd on the Completion of GBP600,000 “Series A” Financing Provided by a Group of Private Investors Landlords Most at Risk in a Rising Rental Market - WarningLONDON - The rental market is on the move again. However, this is the time when landlords are most at risk from defaulting tenants as, although performance indicators, including housing, show upswings, unemployment is still expected to rise for the foreseeable future. This is the indicator that forecasts the moment of most risk of defaulting tenants. Citibank Goes EntertainmentDUBAI, UAE - - Citibank Teams up With Virgin Megastore for Exclusive Card Benefits DUBAI, UAE, September 3 /PRNewswire/ – ICE CDS Clearing Reaches US$2.2 Trillion and 24,000 Transactions Cleared to Date; ICE Trust Announces Addition of Newest Clearing Member; Global Buy-Side Solution on Track for OctoberNEW YORK - IntercontinentalExchange(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today announced that BNP Paribas was approved as a clearing member of ICE Trust U.S. (ICE Trust(TM)) and is actively clearing beginning this week. BNP Paribas is the thirteenth clearing member of ICE Trust. stream5 Convinces Investors: Fresh Capital for Online Video Technology ProviderMUNICH - stream5, one of Europe’s leading online video technology providers, has secured fresh capital. Under the leadership of existing shareholders, DuMont Venture and Tiburon Partners, new investors KfW and private investor Klaus Wecken have climbed aboard. The financing involved is a seven-figure sum. stream5 will use the capital to finance the continuing development of its technologies. The Munich enterprise has set itself the goal of becoming the number one provider of this technology. Alcatel-Lucent - Full Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option Increasing Issue From Approximately EUR870 Million to EUR1 BillionPARIS - - Issuance by Alcatel-Lucent of OCEANEs The Joint Lead-Managers & Joint Bookrunners of the OCEANEs offering have informed Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) that they exercised today in full the over-allotment option. Alcatel-Lucent Launches an Offering of Bonds Convertible Into and/or Exchangeable for New or Existing Shares (OCEANE) in an Amount of EUR750 MillionPARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) launches today an offering of bonds convertible into and/or exchangeable for new or existing shares of Alcatel-Lucent (the “Bonds”) due January 1, 2015 in an initial nominal amount of EUR750 million, which may be increased by 15% to approximately EUR862.5 million in the event that the over-allotment option granted to the Joint Lead-Managers and Joint Bookrunners of the offering is exercised in full at the latest on September 8, 2009. In Cooperation With Ensan Charity Association Al Rajhi Bank Launches Ensan Credit CardRIYADH - In cooperation with Ensan Charity Association in order to enhance its role in serving the community, Al Rajhi Bank recently launched “Ensan” Credit Card to support social and charity projects, in addition to encouraging charity spending to support key causes in the Saudi community. TAAP Releases Card Payment Feature for Mobile DevicesBOREHAMWOOD, England - TAAP has recently released its new card payment transaction feature for Windows Mobile devices. Called ‘TAAP Transaction’ the system allows card payments to be processed on devices without the need for magnetic-swipe card readers or chip and pin technology. Increase of the Amount of the Issuance by Alcatel-Lucent of Bonds Convertible Into and/or Exchangeable for New or Existing Shares (OCEANE)PARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) launched today an offering of bonds convertible into and/or exchangeable for new or existing shares of Alcatel-Lucent (the “Bonds”) due January 1, 2015. Alcatel-Lucent has decided to increase the initial nominal amount up to EUR870 million, which may be increased by 14.9 % to EUR1 000 million in the event that the over-allotment option granted to the Joint Lead-Managers and Joint Bookrunners of the offering is exercised in full at the latest on September 8, 2009. Odyssey Pictures Corp. Posts First Profitable Year Since 1992PLANO, Texas - - Company’s 2008 10K Filing Reflects Expanded Business Model Odyssey Pictures Corporation (Pink Sheets: OPIX) (Odyssey), a media/marketing company, recently announced in its audited financial statements filed with the Company’s annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the results for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. The Company posted profits for the first time since June 30, 1992. Gross revenues for 2008 of US$400,000 generated US$158,000 in profits after operating expenses and credits resulting from settlements. Global Association of Risk Professionals Announces Sharp Rise in Worldwide Registrations for FRM Exam; Number of Candidates Applying for 2009 Exam Increases 70% Over Same Time Last YearNEW YORK and LONDON - The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP, www.garp.org) today announced that its Financial Risk Manager (FRM(R)) program registered 22,854 certification candidates as of the close of its standard registration period ended August 31, 2009. This represents a 70% increase from the number of FRM candidates registered to take the exam at this time a year ago. Registration closes on October 15th. MarketsandMarkets: Global Anti Counterfeit Market for Food and Pharmaceuticals Worth US$79.3 Billion by 2014WILMINGTON, Delaware - According to a new market research report, ‘Global Anti Counterfeit market for Food and Pharmaceuticals (2009-2014)’, published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global anti counterfeit market for food and pharmaceuticals market is expected to be worth US$79.3 billion by 2014, with an estimated CAGR of 8.6% from 2009 to 2014. The North American market is expected to account for nearly 62% of the total revenues. MarketsandMarkets: Global Emerging Lighting Technologies Market Worth US$112.2 Billion by 2014WILMINGTON, Delaware - According to a new market research report, ‘Global Emerging Lighting Technologies Market (2009-2014)’, published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global emerging lighting technologies market is expected to be worth US$112.2 billion by 2014, recording an estimated CAGR of 7.9% from 2009 to 2014. The North American market is expected to account for nearly 39% of the total revenues. MarketsandMarkets: Global Biosimilars Product Market Worth $19.4 Billion by 2014WILMINGTON, Delaware - According to a new market research report, ‘Global biosimilars Market (2009 - 2014)’, published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the global biosimilars market is expected to be worth US$19.4 billion by 2014, recording a CAGR of 89.1% from 2009 to 2014. The increasing demand from patients, insurers, and government agencies to reduce the costs of blockbuster biopharmaceuticals has created numerous opportunities in the global biosimilars market. Bernard Nigro Returns to Fried Frank as an Antitrust Partner in the Washington, DC OfficeNEW YORK - Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced today that Bernard “Barry” Nigro will return to the Firm as a partner in the Antitrust Department resident in Washington, DC. Mr. Nigro was previously a partner at Fried Frank from 1999 to 2003. From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Nigro served as the Deputy Director for the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition, where he supervised merger and non-merger enforcement divisions and developed agency policies related to compliance, merger and non-merger matters, and pre-merger notification. During his tenure at the Federal Trade Commission, Mr. Nigro oversaw numerous merger investigations and litigations across a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, defense, energy, music, tobacco, consumer products, and aerospace. Immediately prior to rejoining Fried Frank, Mr. Nigro was an antitrust partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in their Washington, DC office. MBNA Launches New No Balance Transfer Fee CardCHESTER, England - MBNA today announced the launch of a new credit card offering no balance transfer handling fee and an introductory rate of 1.9 % p.a. for 12 months on balance transfers. The standard rate of interest for purchases will be 15.9% APR (typical) variable. GM President & CEO Fritz Henderson to Open the Los Angeles Auto Show Press Days as Keynote SpeakerLOS ANGELES - Frederick (Fritz) Henderson, president and chief executive officer of General Motors, will kick off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address the morning of Dec. 2, 2009. The MPG breakfast and Henderson’s address are open to all credentialed Press Days attendees. A Q&A session will be part of the presentation. German-Indian Know how at the Pro-business Location at the Heart of EuropeHANNOVER, Alemanha - - German-Indian Business Center in Hannover/Germany Companies from India planning a branch in Central Europe find a unique offer in Hannover: The German-Indian Business Center (GIBC) and the business development company hannoverimpuls provide support for starting a business and all further phases of a business activity in Germany. Issuance by Alcatel-Lucent of Bonds Convertible Into and/or Exchangeable for New or Existing Shares (OCEANEs) in the Amount of Approximately EUR870 Million Which may be Increased to up to a Maximum of EUR1,000 MillionPARIS - - Final Terms of the OCEANEs (Subject to AMF Visa) Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) launched today an offering of bonds convertible into and/or exchangeable for new or existing shares of Alcatel-Lucent (the “Bonds”) due January 1, 2015 for an initial nominal amount of approximately EUR870 million, with a nominal value per Bond of EUR3.23, representing an issue premium of 35% over Alcatel-Lucent’s reference share price[1] on Euronext Paris. Capital ID Reports Positive First Six Months 2009ZWOLLE, The Netherlands - Capital ID, specialist in software for marketing resource management (MRM), has achieved some major developments in the first half of 2009. The number of customers has grown, revenues and profits increased compared to 2008 and the company has strengthened its international position. Approximately 30% of sales is now achieved through Capital ID’s partners outside the home market. Bankers Almanac Reaches Document Milestone for its Due Diligence RepositoryLONDON - Bankers Almanac, the leading provider of reference data for payments, due diligence and risk assessment today announced that its Due Diligence (www.bankersalmanac.com/addcon/products/due-diligence-repository.aspx) Repository now contains over 100,000 documents. J.P. Morgan Launches Third-Party Clearing for SmartPool and Arca Europe Trading PlatformsLONDON - J.P. Morgan announced today that its GlobeClear(SM) business has been offering third party clearing and settlement services for trades executed on the SmartPool and NYSE Arca Europe trading platforms. Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten Presents Interim Figures 2009THE HAGUE, The Netherlands - In the first half of 2009 the net profit of Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten (BNG) worked out at EUR 114 million (2008: EUR 73 million). This outcome was mainly caused by a higher interest result. The interest result is expected to decrease in the second half of 2009 to a more normal level for BNG. Despite all uncertainties, the bank expects to realize a higher result than for the previous financial year. World’s Largest Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Conference, October 26-28th, Announces Record Attendance, Distinguished Speakers and SponsorsLOS ANGELES - The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, the largest medical tourism congress in the world, announces speakers, sponsors and record increase in attendance this coming October 26-28th 2009 in Los Angeles, California. www.medicaltourismcongress.com/ Over 60 countries confirmed participation. Up to 5,000 private one-on-one networking sessions will be arranged through special networking software, allowing each delegate to schedule up to 80 meetings during the 3-day conference. One Off Opportunity to Purchase Eco-Friendly Ambassadorial Mansion House in East SussexLONDON and BRIGHTON, England - With Moor Court Manor as the address, and a 13,500 square foot Wealden Masterpiece which will be the largest new home to come on to the open market in the region, this exclusive Clive Wilson designed ambassadorial mansion house leaves no stone left unturned for today’s elite purchasers wanting to buy into an eco friendly lifestyle concept. Indeed the salubrious address will be the most energy efficient mansion house to be built in East Sussex. G4S Chooses Clarity FSR(TM) for External Reporting NeedsLONDON - - Automation of Process to Produce Annual Report and Accounts to Shave Weeks From Financial Close to Announcements WAISC 09, Canada’s Largest Alternative Investment Conference, Set for September 14-16TORONTO - Canadian Hedge Watch Inc. (CHW) presents its 8th annual World Alternative Investment Summit Canada (www.waisc.com), taking place September 14-16, 2009, at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario. WAISC attracts some 400 delegates to hear over 70 featured speakers and includes the Canadian market’s largest Fund Manager Showcase highlighting 18 leading hedge fund managers. The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM) Highlights Comprehensive, Global ServicesATLANTA - Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB) is introducing a new way to describe its service offerings, The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM), to dramatize the Company’s competitive advantage, reinforce industry leadership and clarify its portfolio of businesses. Bob Foster to Lead Lloyd’s Strategy for Crawford & CompanyATLANTA - Well-known insurance industry executive Bob Foster has joined Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB), the world’s largest independent provider of claims management solutions, to direct strategy for its relationship with Lloyd’s of London, the company announced today. /K I L L K I L L K I L L — IMC Business Global Ltd/We are advised by IMC Business Global Ltd that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release “BusinessGlobal.com - The New Innovative Force in Global Business”, issued earlier today over PR Newswire, as it contained some erroneous information. Please stay tuned for a corrected version of the news release coming soon. Trintech to Celebrate Launch of New Unity Xtensible Financial Reporting Tool at the NASDAQ Stock MarketDALLAS, DUBLIN and LONDON - - Financial GRC Market Leader Will Attend Opening Ceremony at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square to Launch XBRL-Enabled Financial Reporting Solution and Celebrate Trintech’s ‘#1′ Customer Base AEGON Completes Sale of Taiwanese Life Insurance ActivitiesTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands - AEGON has completed the sale of its Taiwanese life insurance business to Zhongwei Company*. The entering by the parties into an agreement for the sale was originally announced on April 22, 2009. |
