PR Hub – Newsletter for February 24, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
British Bankers Association Taskforce Selects BDRC Continental to Research SMEs
Survey Will Provide Credible and Robust Data on Businesses and Financing
LONDON, February 24, 2011 – The Business Finance Taskforce* has brought together leading banks and
business groups in a Business Finance Round Table and selected BDRC
Continental to conduct and report on an independent and authoritative study
of SME finance and banking relationships.
This … Read more »».
Stem Cell Facelift – The Royal Road to a Young Face
Clinic DDr. Heinrich(R) Performs Scar-Free Facelifts and Autologous Stem Cell-Assisted Facial Rejuvenations
VIENNA, February 24, 2011 – Who hasn't seen those elderly Hollywood divas with doll-like faces
overtightened by facelifts performed with scalpels? Modern stem cell
technology is putting an end to that! Stem cell facelifts enable remarkable
facial rejuvenation and toning with no scars. Henceforth nobody will …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Information Mosaic to Present at 5th Clearing, Settlement & Custody Asia Forum
Manmohan Singh, Global Head of Product Leadership, to Discuss How Custodians can Gain Competitive Advantage
NEW DELHI, February 24, 2011 – Information Mosaic (www.informationmosaic.com/), the
global leader in providing advanced post-trade automation solutions,
announced today that it will present at the 5th Clearing, Settlement &
Custody Asia Forum (www.clearingcustodyasia.com/) in Singapore on
March 2and 3. Manmohan Singh, Information Mosaic's …. Original source : Information Mosaic to Present at 5th Clearing, Settlement & Custody Asia Forum.
Glass Lewis Recommends Voting “for” Early Termination of the Norilsk Nickel Board
RUSAL Supports Glass Lewis Recommendation That Shareholders Vote for Messrs. Bebchuk and Holden
MOSCOW, February 24, 2011 – UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, EuroNext: RUSAL/RUAL, MICEX: RUALR, RTS:
RUAL), the world's largest aluminium producer and owner of a 25% stake in MMC
Norilsk Nickel, announced today that Glass, Lewis & Co. ("Glass Lewis"), the
leading independent institutional proxy advisory … Original source on Gaea Times at : Glass Lewis Recommends Voting "for" Early Termination of the Norilsk Nickel Board.
Pele Mountain Announces Total Rare Earth Oxide Resources of 52-Million Pounds Indicated Plus 96-Million Pounds Inferred
TORONTO, February 24, 2011 -
Symbol: GEM
Listing: TSX Venture Exchange
Common Shares Outstanding: 132,463,74
Pele Mountain Resources Inc. (TSX Venture: GEM) ("Pele" or the "Company")
today announced the completion of a NI 43-101 Resource Estimate ( the
"Resource Estimate") which for the first …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Pele Mountain Announces Total Rare Earth Oxide Resources of 52-Million Pounds Indicated Plus 96-Million Pounds Inferred.
John Lewis Home Insurance Voted Which? Recommended Provider
LONDON, February 24, 2011 – John Lewis Home Insurance has been recognised by Which? as a Recommended
Provider. This means that their home insurance product is of a high standard
and they provide good customer service.
John Lewis Home Insurance was given a customer score of 79%, 70% for
their buildings insurance policy and … Read more >>.
Autonomy Ranked the top Software Vendor for Customer Support in Prestigious Survey
CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, February 24, 2011 – Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in
infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that it has been
ranked the top software vendor for customer support in the annual survey
jointly conducted by the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)
and InsideLegal magazine. Autonomy received more …. Source : Autonomy Ranked the top Software Vendor for Customer Support in Prestigious Survey.
comparethemarket.com Achieves Complete Insight Into Customer Journeys With Speed-Trap and IS Solutions
LONDON, February 24, 2011 – Insurance price comparison website comparethemarket.com has chosen
Speed-Trap, delivered by IS Solutions, to provide complete online customer
insight on visitors to its site. Speed-Trap is being used to discover how
customers of comparethemarket.com are using the site so that products,
content and offers can be optimised to enhance their user experience.
Orphan Europe Recordati Group Celebrates Rare Disease Day 2011 – Rare But Equal
PARIS, February 24, 2011 – Orphan Europe, Recordati Group, announced it will celebrate Rare Disease
Day 2011. Observed annually on the last day of February, Rare Disease Day
seeks to call attention to rare diseases as a public health issue, and to
reinforce the increased need for access to information, research and
treatment. It is coordinated at the …. Original source : Orphan Europe Recordati Group Celebrates Rare Disease Day 2011 – Rare But Equal.
Wirecard Bank to Cooperate With China UnionPay
Online Acquiring License for Wirecard Bank
MUNICH and GRASBRUNN, Germany, February 24, 2011 – Wirecard Bank AG and China UnionPay Co., LTD, Shanghai (hereinafter
referred to as UNIONPAY) have signed a license agreement for online merchant
acquiring services.
This cooperation will enable Wirecard Group to provide its Asian business
clients a further substantial added value …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Wirecard Bank to Cooperate With China UnionPay.
Scariest Movie Monster Revealed
LONDON, February 24, 2011 – BRITS have voted the Alien from Ridley Scott's classic sci-fi horror film
number one in a list of the scariest movie monsters of all time.
A poll carried out among 4000 of Britain's film fanatics showed that
movie-goers are still terrified by the beast thirty two years on … Original source on Gaea Times at : Scariest Movie Monster Revealed.
Risto Siilasmaa Joins Mendor Board of Directors
HELSINKI, February 24, 2011 – Well known Finnish entrepreneur and investor Risto Siilasmaa joins the
board of directors of Mendor, a company committed to the design, development
and marketing of advanced diabetes management products.
"Mendor is an entrepreneurial company with unique difficult-to-copy
solutions to one of the most damaging and fast growing problems of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Risto Siilasmaa Joins Mendor Board of Directors.
Royal Bank of Scotland CEO Interviewed on Full-Year 2010 Results
LONDON, February 24, 2011 – The Royal Bank of Scotland Group reported full year group operating
profits of GBP1.9bn today against a loss for the same period last year,
evidence its CEO Stephen Hester said that the "recovery story was going
well".
Speaking to the financial broadcaster www.cantos.com he pointed
out that the bank had …. Read the original article : Royal Bank of Scotland CEO Interviewed on Full-Year 2010 Results.
Eurail Group Reports Strong 2010 Results
UTRECHT, Netherlands, February 24, 2011 – Eurail Group G.I.E., the organization dedicated to the
marketing and management of the Eurail Passes, reports very positive year end
sales results for 2010. Last year the number of Eurail Passengers grew by
11.9% compared to 2009, with a grand total of 427,000.
Sales for all Eurail Passes …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Eurail Group Reports Strong 2010 Results.
New Magazine Provides Inspiring Ideas for Creative Women
MACCLESFIELD, England, February 24, 2011 – Practical Publishing today launches Simply Homemade, a unique new
magazine that helps readers create beautiful craft projects for themselves
and their homes.
Crafting has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, fuelled by a
widespread desire to break away from mass produced objects. Research by the
Crafts Council …. Source article : New Magazine Provides Inspiring Ideas for Creative Women.
BAT Preliminary Results 2010
LONDON, February 24, 2011 – British American Tobacco plc (BAT) today released their preliminary
results for the year ended 31st December 2010. Group revenue grew by 5 per
cent, the Global Drive Brands achieved overall volume growth of 7 per cent,
with Dunhill up 18%, and adjusted earnings per share grew 15%. Free cash flow
also increased by …. Original article : BAT Preliminary Results 2010.
Edenred: 2010, the Founding Year: Creation of a World Leader who Reached its Objectives
PARIS, February 24, 2011 -
– A new Long-term Growth Strategy
– 2010 performance in line with guidance
– Issue volume up 10% like-for-like[1], with 15% growth in emerging
markets
– Funds from operations[2] up 15.1% like-for-like, in line with the
Group's guidance of …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Endeavour Announces Increase in Proved and Probable Reserves in 2010
HOUSTON, February 24, 2011 – Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today
announces an increase in proved and probable reserves as of December 31, 2010
resulting in a 419 percent reserve replacement rate of 2010 production, based
on 2P reserves.
"Even with the sale of our Cygnus North Sea asset, we continue … Original article on : Endeavour Announces Increase in Proved and Probable Reserves in 2010.
Endeavour Closes Bacchus Transaction
HOUSTON, February 24, 2011 – Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today
announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Endeavour Energy U.K. Ltd., has
received all the approvals necessary to finalize the acquisition of an
additional 20% working interest in the Bacchus field in the North Sea from
Shell U.K. Limited. As a result of the transaction, …. Read the original article : Endeavour Closes Bacchus Transaction.
Imperial War Museum North to Premiere Wrens Film for International Women’s Day
Free Entry – Donations Welcome
MANCHESTER, England, February 24, 2011 – Imperial War Museum North will be shedding new light on the role played
by women at sea during the Second World War as it launches a new film to mark
the 100th International Women's Day (Tuesday 8 March).
The film features previously unseen …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Imperial War Museum North to Premiere Wrens Film for International Women's Day.