Monday, April 12, 2010

Business Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for April 5-12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010


Al Rajhi Bank is Launching an Educational Campaign on Home Finance

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 5, 2010 – Al Rajhi Bank is launching a campaign for the objective to provide
important information and facts about home finance. The campaign is built
around three main aspects: Buying on installments or renting? Does home
finance meet expectations? Is home finance complicated?

The Bank believes that home finance [...]

The Mighty Kraken has Been Released!

Clash of the Titans Storms to Number One at the UK Box Office
LONDON, April 5, 2010 – Clash of the Titans, directed by Louis Leterrier and starring
an international cast led by Sam Worthington triumphed at cinemas this Easter
Weekend with an opening weekend of GBP5,679,000 making it the 2nd biggest
opening of 2010. The film opened [...]

American Airlines AAdvantage(R) Flying High With new American Express(R) Credit Card From MBNA

CHESTER, England, April 6, 2010 – MBNA today announces the launch of a new credit card in conjunction with
American Airlines and American Express – the American Airlines AAdvantage(R)
American Express Credit Card.

The card offers a competitive rate of interest plus a range of unique
rewards through the exclusive American Airlines AAdvantage(R) travel [...]

Union Bancaire Priv??e Expands its Emerging Markets Capabilities With Two Key Appointments

GENEVA, April 6, 2010 – Today, Union Bancaire Priv??e announced that it has hired Eli
Koen and Mathieu N??gre as co-heads of Emerging European Equities. They join
from Fortis Investments.

'We are delighted to welcome Eli and Mathieu' said Richard
Wohanka, CEO of Asset Management and Alternative Investments at UBP. 'We are
strong believers in [...]

Harry Ramsden’s Entrepreneur Buys Five Star Fish

LONDON, April 6, 2010 – The Boparan Group has today acquired one of the UK's leading fish
suppliers, Five Star Fish, in a deal that's set to secure jobs, protect its
future and provide a stable backdrop for continued growth.

The purchase comes hot on the heels of Boparan's recent acquisition of
iconic fish [...]

Skipton International Launches new 2 Year Bond Paying 3.25% AER

ST PETER PORT, Guernsey, April 6, 2010 – Skipton International Limited – website
www.skiptoninternational.com – has launched a second edition of its
popular two year fixed rate sterling account paying 3.25% gross/AER per
annum.

With a minimum deposit of just GBP10,000 and all balances earning the
same high rate of return, the account is expected [...]

CRISIL-Irevna retains leadership in financial services and investments KPO domain

Independent Global Survey Ranks India’s CRISIL-IREVNA #1 KPO Firm
CRISIL-Irevna retains leadership in financial services and investments KPO domain

In an independent survey by the Brown-Wilson Group, a Datamonitor company, and published in
“The Black Book of Outsourcing”, India’s CRISIL-Irevna was ranked the #1 firm providing
Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) services for financial services and investments in 2009.
A global [...]

CRISIL-Irevna retains leadership in financial services and investments KPO domain

Independent Global Survey Ranks India’s CRISIL-IREVNA #1 KPO Firm
CRISIL-Irevna retains leadership in financial services and investments KPO domain
In an independent survey by the Brown-Wilson Group, a Datamonitor company, and published in
“The Black Book of Outsourcing”, India’s CRISIL-Irevna was ranked the #1 firm providing
Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) services for financial services and investments in 2009.
A global [...]

Towards a Sustainable Security in the Maghreb: an Opportunity for the Region, a Commitment for the European Union

Special report, 28 pages, available in English, French, and Spanish
PARIS and BRUSSELS, April 7, 2010 – Undergoing important transformation, North Africa constitutes a major
challenge for the European Union. In deed, if it holds many opportunities,
the Mediterranean partnership also presents many challenges, which force us
to throw light on all political, economic, social and geopolitical
considerations.

[...]

HCC Global Financial Products to Offer Transaction Risk Insurance

LONDON, April 8, 2010 – HCC Global Financial Products (HCC Global) announced today the
launch of a new line of business focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions' (M&A)
Transaction Risk Insurance (TRI); namely Warranty & Indemnity (W&I), Tax
Indemnity, and Contingent Risk Transfer Insurance.

Thibaud Hervy, Underwriting Director – International, who
heads the team, said, "The [...]

Virgin Green Fund Adds Toby Coppel as Partner

Former Managing Director of Yahoo! Europe and Canada Adds Principal Investment, Operational Experience and Technology Expertise.

LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2010 – Virgin Green Fund, a private equity firm focused on growth capital
investing in the renewable energy and resource efficiency sectors, today
announced that Toby Coppel has joined the firm as a Partner in [...]

Technology Company IAI Industrial Systems Will Market Innovative Laser Drilling Systems for the Production of Nozzle Holes in Diesel Injection Systems

WAALWIJK, The Netherlands, April 8, 2010 – Technology company IAI industrial systems B.V. in Veldhoven, the
Netherlands, a subsidiary of the stock listed company DOCDATA N.V. in
Waalwijk, the Netherlands, has entered into an agreement with the technology
developing company PreLaTec GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany, for production and
marketing of innovative laser drilling systems, which enable drilling of
nozzle [...]

New Online Travel Site, ExperienceHollywood.com, Powered by Universal Studios Hollywood(SM), Offers UK Visitors Convenient One-Stop Vacation Booking to Hollywood’s Preferred Hotels and Attractions

UNIVERSAL CITY, California, April 8, 2010 – Booking a vacation in Hollywood, California just became foolproof with
the introduction of ExperienceHollywood.com
(www.experiencehollywood.com), a new full-service online travel site
powered by Universal Studios Hollywood, designed to connect hotel, air
transportation and car rentals with top Hollywood entertainment destinations.

ExperienceHollywood.com (www.experiencehollywood.com) was
conceived to take the guesswork out [...]

Goteborg Hosts World Premiere for Newly Discovered Da Vinci

Newly Discovered da Vinci at Rare Art Exhibition
GOTEBORG, Sweden, April 8, 2010 – A recently discovered Leonardo da Vinci painting (sold in 2007 for
$19,000, and now valued at GBP100 million) is on display for the first time
at an exhibition in Gothenburg, Sweden. The exhibition will feature around 50
original masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci [...]

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