ICIS Chemical Business Names LANXESS Company of the YearNEW YORK and LONDON - ICIS Chemical Business magazine is pleased to announce that Germany-based specialty chemical firm LANXESS has been named ICIS Company of the Year. World-Check Seminars set for the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle EastLONDON - World-Check, the leading provider of end-to-end risk management services, today announced its 3rd quarter seminar schedule covering compliance and due diligence best practice. Tailored for practitioners tasked with identifying risk and opportunities in new markets and compliance obligations required by legislation, such as the US Foreign Corrupt Practises Act (FCPA), the US PATRIOT Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the EU 3rd Money Laundering Directive, the seminars will include presentations by local supervisory authorities, FIU’s, legal experts and World-Check representatives. Full details of all events are available on the World-Check website www.world-check.com Double Fusion Brings Dynamic In-Game Ads to Dead to Rights(R): RetributionSAN FRANCISCO - - First dynamic in-game agreement for NAMCO BANDAI Games America opens advertising opportunities in upcoming titles Celebrating Stellar Industry Performance at Frost & Sullivan’s Excellence in Best Practices Awards BanquetLONDON - Frost & Sullivan held its prestigious ‘Excellence in Best Practices Awards Banquet’ on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the Marriott Marble Arch, London. VANCL.com Evolves into Industry Leader Following Two Years of SuccessBEIJING - - Huge Potential Enjoyed by China’s B2C Clothing Industry Seen as Key to Company’s Growth Frost & Sullivan Recognises Teleperformance for its Dominance in the EMEA Contact Centre Outsourcing MarketLONDON - Based on its recent analysis of the contact centre outsourcing market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Teleperformance with the 2009 EMEA Award for Market Leadership. Through its strong product portfolio, large global customer installed base, excellent financial management and ability to leverage its core strengths, the company has the largest geographic footprint in the industry. Michigan State University, Dubai Campus, Selects ClearCube and Bladetec to Deploy ClearCube Blade Workstations for Computer LabAUSTIN, Texas - - Centralized Management, Ease of Maintenance and Lower Total Cost of Ownership Drive Move to Centralized Computing Cycle to Work by TrainLONDON - ATTN: Broadcast and Print in Staffordshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester Virgin Trains is to become one of the first flagship Bike ‘n’ Ride train companies in the country following GBP1m joint funding from the Department for Transport and Cycling England. iSyndica Helps Users Safely ‘Promote’ Their WorkNASHUA, New Hampshire - - Stock photographers and videographers can harness the power of social media through iSyndica’s safe and easy service. Raptor Pharmaceuticals and TorreyPines Therapeutics Receive Stockholder Approvals to MergeNOVATO, California - - Merger to Create NASDAQ-Listed Biopharmaceutical Company named Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. Liverpool Signs Exclusive Deal with His Highness Prince Faisal Al SaudLIVERPOOL, England - - With Photo F6, a leading Saudi Arabia-based sports management firm founded and led by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud, and George Gillett, the co-owner of Liverpool FC and Richard Petty Motorsports, have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will activate an exclusive commercial collaboration between F6 and both Liverpool FC and the Richard Petty NASCAR Team. ANA and Air China to Commence Code-sharing on Tokyo Haneda - BeijingTOKYO - Star Alliance members Air China and ANA will commence a code-sharing agreement on flights operated by both airlines between Beijing Capital International Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from October 25 this year. Unite Fears BA Suffering an Identity Crisis Over Moves to Introduce Low-cost Carrier ChargesLONDON - Unite, the UK’s largest aviation union and the largest union representing workers at British Airways, is today (Saturday) accusing BA’s management of suffering an identity crisis. It comes as the airline’s management announces that it will charge for seat reservations, a move the union believes tarnishes the carrier’s image further and is yet another misguided attempt to mimic the low-cost airlines. Blackcurrants Fight Dark Circles Under EyesLONDON - Researchers in Japan have completed an intensive study which highlights the beneficial effects of blackcurrants on dark circles under the eyes. Call the World With ClasixLONDON - Hospitality industry wakes up to TravelTalk(SM) part of a range of network based services designed specifically for the Hospitality industry. China’s First Voluntary Carbon Standard Announced at US-China Low Carbon ConferenceNEW YORK - - NYSE’s Bluenext and Chinese-Beijing Environmental Exchange (CBEEX) further strengthen global partnership we7 Presents the Best in Home Grown TalentLONDON - - Online Music Service Launches Exclusive New Channel to Support New Artists Online music service we7 today launches its brand new showcase for unsigned talent - we7 Presents. Featuring five new unsigned artists every two months, the showcase on we7.com is an exclusive new feature designed to give up and coming acts the chance to reach a mass audience and earn money for the music they play. Artists are hand-picked by some of the most notable tastemakers in the industry including NME, Music Week, the Guardian and Ditto Music. HIV Vaccine Study First to Show Some Effectiveness in Preventing HIVROCKVILLE, Maryland - A Phase III clinical trial involving more than 16,000 adult volunteers in Thailand has demonstrated that an investigational HIV vaccine regimen was safe and modestly effective in preventing HIV infection. According to final results released by the trial sponsor, the U.S. Army Surgeon General, the prime boost combination of ALVAC(R) HIV and AIDSVAX(R) B/E lowered the rate of HIV infection by 31.2% compared with placebo. Allied World Launches Professional Lines Excess Solutions in Hong KongPEMBROKE, Bermuda - Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd, a member company of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH), today announced the launch by its Hong Kong branch office of a suite of excess of loss products developed specifically for the Asian marketplace: REFLEX, FLEXION and FLEXCESS (collectively the ‘Excess Suite’). Landmark Agreements Conserve Indigenous Treasures in Northern AustraliaARNHEM LAND, Australia - The Australian Federal Government and traditional landowners signed the first of two agreements today establishing two immense and globally significant conservation reserves on indigenous lands in the Northern Territory of Australia. The second agreement will be signed tomorrow on-site. GSMA Announces Winners of Mobile Innovation Grand Prix - Israel TournamentLONDON - The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced the winners of the Israel Tournament of the 2010 Mobile Innovation Grand Prix competition. The winners were announced at the GSMA’s Mobile Innovation Israel Event, which was held as part of the 13th Annual Journey Conference, a leading technology event held by Ernst & Young in Tel Aviv on September 15th. Samsung Extends Reach to Youth Audience With Launch of the ‘Corby’ FamilyLONDON - - With the Launch of Corby(TXT) and Corby(PRO), Samsung Quickly Strengthens its Position in the Youth Market Emerging Real Estate Offers 16% Guaranteed Return on Brazilian Land PlotsMANCHESTER, England - In today’s tougher property market, experienced and sophisticated investors are looking for alternative ways to expand their portfolios away from the more traditional off plan and tenanted options. One of the most exciting and potentially lucrative trends is the purchasing of Land Plots. This option allows investors to buy a plot of land with planning permission which gives the opportunity to invest relatively small amounts of money in new projects. Node4 : Knowledge Is PowerLONDON - Communications and Data Centre specialist Node4 is embarking upon a national awareness campaign to help businesses understand the implications of BT’s 21CN project. The multi-billion pound upgrade to the BT network across the UK affords a wealth of opportunity to end users, but following extensive customer feedback, Node4 has recognised a lack of awareness amongst the business community. Videocall’s MyPresence Personal Telepresence Service Now Available With Seamless Integration to Microsoft’s Office CommunicatorCAMBERLEY, England - - Videocall’s High Definition Personal Telepresence Solution, MyPresence, is now Seamlessly Interoperable With Microsoft’s Office Communicator Driving an Increased Return on Investment Spain and UK to Lead Europe in Fresh Round of VAT IncreasesLONDON - The latest TMF EU VAT Tracker is indicating that VAT rates are set to reach new heights as member states push through rises to cope with the financial crises. With a likely 2% rise in Spain, the ending of the UK’s 2.5% reduction and a 1% rise in Finland next year, the average weighted rate will hit nearly 20% by 2010. This compares to just 18.6% in 2006. Sunrise Homes Expose Elderly to Commission Hungry Advisers, Claims XentumMANCHESTER, England - Luxury care homes for the elderly chain, Sunrise, has been slammed by a leading wealth management company for providing a platform for ‘vulnerable’ residents in its homes to receive advice from a financial adviser who is not truly independent. UK Triumphs With 4 Out of 5 of 2009 Praemium Imperiale LaureatesLONDON - - Japanese Awards Recognise Cultural Excellence and Diversity For the first time in the history of the Praemium Imperiale Awards, four of the five Laureates, whose names are announced today, are based in a single country - the UK. This is a great tribute to the rich cultural diversity that exists in Britain. Really Simple Systems - Simple Hosted CRM - Launches DribbleMail(TM) Advanced Emailing SolutionLONDON - - DribbleMail(TM) integrates mass-emailing functionality into Really Simple Systems’ core marketing web based CRM system enabling moderated bulk email campaigns Transformative Urban Public Works Plan for Medellin, Colombia Wins 2009 Curry Stone Design Prize for Emerging Humanitarian InnovationLOUISVILLE, Kentucky - - Medellin’s Former Urban Projects Director, Alejandro Echeverri, and Former Mayor, Sergio Fajardo, to Share US$100,000 Award International Transport Share Scheme LaunchedLONDON - As part of their development programme, Vyouz have released the BETA version of Share My Transport aimed at reducing CO2 emissions to compliment their reuse and recycling initiatives. American Greetings Announces Record Second Quarter EarningsCLEVELAND - American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) today announced its second quarter results for the quarter ended August 28, 2009. Isosceles Finance Become Accountancy Age Award Finalist for Second Consecutive Year!STAINES, England - - Isosceles Finance, the Business Accounting Consultants Have Been Announced as Finalists for the Accountancy Age Award ‘Small Firm of the Year’ FBR Capital Markets Expands Research Coverage of Financial InstitutionsARLINGTON, Virginia - - Firm Bolsters Its Financial Institutions Research Group with New Hires and Promotion NetSuite Brings First Cloud Computing ERP Suite to the iPhoneSAN MATEO, California - - NetSuite Dashboards, Sales Order Records, Customer Records, and Click-to-Call a Finger-Tap Away on iPhone and iPod touch |
