Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - - UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit aims to define interventions to prepare for the road ahead in Africa's development as an international hub for research excellence and scientific innovation - Summit will put specific emphasis on how to translate knowledge into action to improve health - Summit to be conducted on a yearly basis to ensure significant sustainable impact; 2015 edition will ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Delayed Publication of Government's Post-Implementation Review Raises Concern about its Integrity The Australian Government has yet to publish its Post-Implementation Review (PIR) into 'plain' packaging for tobacco products, six months after the consultation period ended. The delay has prompted concerns that the authors of the report could ...
Geneva (ots) - - Total client assets on 30 June 2015 amounted to CHF 209 billion, of which assets under management were CHF 155 billion - Net inflows were positive across all business lines - Consolidated net profit amounted to CHF 70 million, up 12% vs half year 2014 - Fully-loaded Basel III CET1 ratio stood at 22.7% Client assets evolution The de-pegging ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - - Agreement Gives JT a Global Footprint in the e-Cigarette Market Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) announced today that it entered into an agreement to acquire Logic Technology Development LLC ("Logic"), one of the leading US e-cigarette brands. Founded in 2010, Logic sells a full range of high quality rechargeable, ready-to-use and disposable e-cigarettes, including the Logic Pro tank system[1], newly ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - ASSESS shows plasma circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) testing for EGFR mutation is a viable alternative to tumour biopsy IGNITE supports value of EGFR mutation testing in all patients with advanced NSCLC AstraZeneca today presented results from two key studies showing the effectiveness of plasma circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) testing for ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Exceptional Employee Environment Acknowledged in 33 Countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) was one of the select five companies in the world to receive the Top Employer Global 2015 certification during an awards ceremony in Amsterdam yesterday. JTI offices in an unprecedented thirty-three[1] countries across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East were recognized by the Top Employers ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - JTI announced today that it has acquired from Ploom, Inc. a number of patents and trademarks relating to the tobacco vaporization device[1] business. This is part of JTI's drive to further develop the tobacco vapor category and overall mission to be the leader in next generation products. The former Ploom, Inc. will buy back JTI's minority stake. (Logo: ...
Geneva (ots) - - Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) announced today net earnings of CHF 165 million, an increase of 8.6% compared to 2013. - Assets under management have risen by 12.5%, reaching CHF 98.7 billion. - UBP continues to maintain a highly stable and liquid balance sheet; with a Tier 1 ratio of 29%, it is one of the best-capitalised banks in Switzerland. - ...
Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA ("UBP") announced today it has entered into a partnership agreement with a leading asset management team to strengthen its Asian capabilities, and established a new company in Shanghai, "UBP Investment Management (Shanghai) Limited". Mr Hong Chen, a leading figure in the Chinese asset management industry and ...
Geneva (ots) - Contrary to expectations, Europe did not undergo a healing process in 2014; whilst long-dated bonds generated remarkable performances, European equities underperformed. "The United States wheeled its economy into intensive care but other developed countries didn't follow suit, and their economies suffered relapses and found themselves back under observation," says Patrice Gautry, UBP's Chief Economist. This ...
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - SIGEF 2014, a Forum organizedbyHoryou [http://www.horyou.com ], the Social Network for Social Good, opens its doors to the public for three days of NGOs' showcase, keynote speakers, photographic exhibition, workshops, and screenings. SIGEF 2014 [http://www.sigef2014.com ], the Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum opens its doors to the ...
The Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum (SIGEF 2014)
Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - SIGEF 2014, a Forum organized by Horyou [http://www.horyou.com ], the Social Network for Social Good, invites the public to participate in its socially innovative workshops and cultural hub. SIGEF 2014 [http://www.sigef2014.com ] invites the public to participate in its socially innovative workshops and cultural hub, featuring an art exhibit ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - "An Alarming Attempt to Erode Countries' Sovereignty on Taxation Policies" Yesterday at the WHO FCTC's Conference of the Parties (COP6) in Moscow, guidelines on price and tax measures (Article 6) were hurriedly adopted behind closed doors, further demonstrating the FCTC's habit of infringing on issues of national sovereignty. (Logo: ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Today in Moscow the public was forced to leave the public gallery and prevented from observing the WHO FCTC's Sixth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP6). JTI's (Japan Tobacco International) reaction: "Hidden agendas corrupt policy-making processes", said Michiel Reerink, Global Regulatory Strategy Vice President at JTI. "Today's ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - JTI (Japan Tobacco International) today published an Opinion from leading international law expert Sir Franklin Berman QC[1], about the WHO's lack of transparency in tobacco-related meetings. The report was commissioned after the public, including the media, was prevented from observing the ...
Geneva (ots) - SYZ Asset Management, the institutional arm of Swiss banking group SYZ & CO, announced today the arrival of Michael Clements as Head of European Equities. He will be heading up the London-based team of fund managers and analysts and will manage the OYSTER European Opportunities, OYSTER European Selection and OYSTER Continental European Selection funds. He is joined by Claire Manson, who will be taking over ...
Geneva (ots) - - Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) has seen an 8% rise in its assets under management since the end of December 2013, from CHF 87.7 billion to CHF 94.8 billion (USD 106.9 billion) at the end of June 2014. This growth is partly attributable to net inflows of CHF 2.4 billion. - The Group's net consolidated earnings have also risen, by 6.2%, to CHF 82 ...
Weatherford International Ltd.
issuer: Weatherford International Ltd. Rue Jean-Francois Bartholoni 4-6 CH-1204 Geneva phone: +41.22.816.1500 FAX: +41.22.816.1599 mail: karen.david-green@weatherford.com WWW: http://www.weatherford.com sector: Oil & Gas - Upstream activities ISIN: CH0038838394 indexes: stockmarkets: Main Standard: SIX Swiss ...
Weatherford International Ltd.
issuer: Weatherford International Ltd. Rue Jean-Francois Bartholoni 4-6 CH-1204 Geneva phone: +41.22.816.1500 FAX: +41.22.816.1599 mail: karen.david-green@weatherford.com WWW: http://www.weatherford.com sector: Oil & Gas - Upstream activities ISIN: CH0038838394 indexes: stockmarkets: Main Standard: SIX Swiss ...
Weatherford International Ltd.
issuer: Weatherford International Ltd. Rue Jean-Francois Bartholoni 4-6 CH-1204 Geneva phone: +41.22.816.1500 FAX: +41.22.816.1599 mail: karen.david-green@weatherford.com WWW: http://www.weatherford.com sector: Oil & Gas - Upstream activities ISIN: CH0038838394 indexes: stockmarkets: Main Standard: SIX Swiss ...
European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
Geneva (ots) - As the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil gets under way, EUROVISION is mounting its largest ever broadcast services operation, enabling viewers worldwide to experience all the action during the tournament on and off the pitch. HD signals of all 64 games from 12 different stadiums around the country will be distributed to rightsholders throughout the month- long ...
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Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) announced today that it has concluded an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Zandera Ltd. ("Zandera"), a leader in e-cigarettes and best known for its E-Lites brand. Founded in 2009, Zandera sells the most recognized range of high quality rechargeable and ready-to-use e-cigarettes in the United Kingdom. "Our investment in Zandera provides the JT Group with an ...
Weatherford International Ltd.
issuer: Weatherford International Ltd. Rue Jean-Francois Bartholoni 4-6 CH-1204 Geneva phone: +41.22.816.1500 FAX: +41.22.816.1599 mail: karen.david-green@weatherford.com WWW: http://www.weatherford.com sector: Oil & Gas - Upstream activities ISIN: CH0038838394 indexes: stockmarkets: Main Standard: SIX Swiss Exchange, stock market: New York, Euronext Paris language: English ...
Weatherford International Ltd.
issuer: Weatherford International Ltd. Rue Jean-Francois Bartholoni 4-6 CH-1204 Geneva phone: +41.22.816.1500 FAX: +41.22.816.1599 mail: karen.david-green@weatherford.com WWW: http://www.weatherford.com sector: Oil & Gas - Upstream activities ISIN: CH0038838394 indexes: stockmarkets: Main Standard: SIX Swiss Exchange, stock market: New York, Euronext Paris language: English ...
Geneva (ots) - WISeKey SA and the Swiss Football Association (SFA) have developed the SFV ASF Official App of the Swiss National Team allowing the SFA to be at the forefront of fans social media initiatives and create an online Swiss football ecosystem. The SFV ASF App generates digital identities for fans and ...
Weatherford International Ltd.
issuer: Weatherford International Ltd. Rue Jean-Francois Bartholoni 4-6 CH-1204 Geneva phone: +41.22.816.1500 FAX: +41.22.816.1599 mail: karen.david-green@weatherford.com WWW: http://www.weatherford.com sector: Oil & Gas - Upstream activities ISIN: CH0038838394 indexes: stockmarkets: Main Standard: SIX Swiss Exchange, stock market: New York, Euronext Paris language: ...
Weatherford International Ltd.
issuer: Weatherford International Ltd. Rue Jean-Francois Bartholoni 4-6 CH-1204 Geneva phone: +41.22.816.1500 FAX: +41.22.816.1599 mail: karen.david-green@weatherford.com WWW: http://www.weatherford.com sector: Oil & Gas - Upstream activities ISIN: CH0038838394 indexes: stockmarkets: Main Standard: SIX Swiss Exchange, stock market: New York, Euronext Paris language: English ...