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The Young Amsterdam Citizens of the Year 2014 sound gong

The Young Amsterdam Citizens of the Year 2014 Award winners,twins Vera and Anna van Korven and their friend Salma Moudifd sound the gong.

Vera, Anna and Salma are in the first year of high school, and this school year they started a project against cursing with the disease cancer. To stop this, they plan on giving presentations in the whole school. They even visited the oncology department of the hospital to get more information. But the girls do not stop there: because there was no restaurant at their new high school, they decided to start selling pizzas, with the profits donated to the cancer foundation. The girls also want to raise money by collecting empty bottles and organising a charity run. The Wikistad-foundation, in cooperation with the Discussion can be learned-Foundation, organised this junior election for the third time. The city of Amsterdam and newspaper Het Parool support the initiative. In the last couple of months, everyone in Amsterdam could nominate his or her little hero, in the age of 8 to 15 years. A jury chose the top 10 and the winner. The most important selection criterion was already determined by children themselves: the winner should be someone who works selflessly on behalf of the cause, and has to set an example for others.

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16/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Gong marks Options on ETFs launch

By sounding the gong, the launch of Euronext Options on ETFs in Amsterdam is marked. Participants in the launch iShares, the ETF unit of Blackrock, global quantitative trading firm Susquehanna that acts as liquidity provider and asset manager Theodoor Gilissen and Van Lieshout & Partners open trading to celebrate.

Euronext announces the launch of options on six iShares ETFs on its highly successful and innovative Amsterdam derivatives market. The new option products will provide investors with enhanced investment opportunities in ETFs tracking a broad range of macro themes. The options on ETFs are developed and launched as a result of strong market demand. Richard de Jong, director asset management at Van Lieshout & Partners, sounds the gong.

For more information: derivatives.euronext.com/en/etf-options

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15/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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EY and ‘Startupbootcamp HighTechXL’ visit Euronext

By sounding the gong EY draws attention to the ‘Startupbootcamp HighTechXL’.

The teams of the accelerator program for high-tech startups are invited at Euronext to present themselves to potential investors and guests of program partners EY and ABN AMRO. The eleven participants Startupbootcamp HighTechXL were selected from 10,000 high-tech startups from around the world. In three months they are intensively mentored at High Tech Campus Eindhoven to get their businesses ready for the market. Guus Frericks, CEO Startupbootcamp HighTechXL, sounds the gong.

Patrick Gabriëls, co-founder of Startupbootcamp HighTechXL and partner at EY: “Helping companies in the early stages to develop is very important to EY. Successful and innovative entrepreneurs sharing their creativity and vision are an inspiration to others. EY in the Netherlands wants to contribute in this way to strengthen the business environment as part of a better functioning world."

For more information: www.startupbootcamp.org

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14/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Winners of the Dutch IR Awards visit Beursplein 5

The winners of the Dutch IR Awards pay a visit to Beursplein 5 to sound the gong.

The winning companies and professionals are: AEX company; ASML, AEX professional; Martijn Schuttevaer, Boskalis, AMX company and professional; Joost Slooten, Arcadis, AScX/other company; Grontmij, AScX/other professional; Carl Hoyer, Wessanen. The IR life-time achievement award was awarded to Huub van Rozendaal, CFO Sligro. Winner Joost Slooten sounds the gong.

The Dutch Association of Investor Relations (NEVIR) presents the awards to Dutch companies and professionals who excel in investor relations. Winners are announced in the presence of more than 200 professionals during the Dutch IR Awards Dinner at the Amsterdam ArenA at the eighth edition of the Dutch IR Awards. The NEVIR represents the interests of its members. The vast majority of professional investor relations officers in the Netherlands is affiliated with the NEVIR; more than 95% of the AEX companies; nearly 60% of the AMX companies and 25% of other companies listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

For more information: www.nevir.nl

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13/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Arseus celebrates new name Fagron

By sounding the gong Ger van Jeveren, CEO of Fagron, celebrates the name change of Arseus into Fagron. The new trading symbol of Fagron is: FAGR.

Fagron is an innovative scientific pharmaceutical R&D company that is focused on optimizing and innovating pharmaceutical compounding worldwide. Fagron supplies pharmaceutical raw materials, equipment & supplies, concepts and pharmaceutical compounding to pharmacies and hospital pharmacies in 30 countries. Pharmaceutical compounding is an essential part of pharmaceutical care that enables pharmacists to fulfil the worldwide growing need for tailor-made medication. Fagron’s own R&D organization consists of 200 pharmacists who are working continually on developing new formulations for specific patients and patient groups.

For more information: www.fagron.com

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12/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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CFO Philips geeft met gongslag startschot Innovation Award 2015

Met een slag op de gong vraagt de CFO van Philips (ticker symbool: PHIA), Ron Wirahadiraksa, aandacht voor de start van de 10^e editie van de Philips Innovation Award.

De Philips Innovation Award daagt studenten uit om een innovatief plan in te sturen. De jury, voorgezeten door Frans van Houten (CEO van Philips), let onder andere op de impact, duurzaamheid en haalbaarheid van het plan. Deelnemende studenten krijgen persoonlijke feedback, training en coaching van topondernemers en professionals, deze begeleiding wordt iedere ronde intensiever. De award wordt uitgereikt aan de student met het meest innovatieve en kansrijke plan tijdens de finale op 21 mei 2015. Het prijzenpakket bestaat uit een geldbedrag en een toolkit van producten en diensten om de jonge ondernemers een kickstart te geven.

Meer informatie vindt u op: www.phia.nl

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Saxo Bank celebrates ‘Best Broker’Award

By sounding the gong Saxo Bank celebrates winning the ‘Gouden Stier Award’ in the category Best Broker.

Belegger.nl organised the award show for the 8^th consecutive year. The awards are also known as "the Oscars of the financial world”. Prizes are for the best consumer focused products, services and experts in the financial world.Saxo Bank won award, specifically due to its competitive commission structure whilst maintaining a high level of client service. Job Barth, Associate Director, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.saxobank.com

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09/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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ING celebrates winning the title of ‘Best Investment Expert’

ING sounds the gong to celebrate winning the Gouden Stier award for the ‘Best Investment Expert’.

Bas Heijink, the winner of the Gouden Stier, is a technical analyst with the ING Investment Office. He also writes a column for private investors. His readers are so appreciative that they have chosen him to be this year’s best investment expert. ING is a true investment bank. Those who want to do their own trading, can use a special program developed by the bank, which provides insight into risk and expected yields. Those who prefer to have someone invest for them, choose the investment portfolios compiled by the ING Investment Office. Since December, all retail clients at ING can also choose an asset management program based entirely on index trackers. This strategy is actively managed by the ING’s investment experts, one of whom is Bas Heijink. It enables customers to experience the benefits of asset management, but to pay less for that experience.

For more information: www.ing.nl

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08/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Winners of the 2014 M&A Awards sound gong

The winners of the 2014 M&A Awards sound the gong and open the trading day during a visit to Beursplein 5.

The 15^th M&A Awards are presented to the top performers in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and private equity. M&A professionals and private equity managers gathered to celebrate and look back on the year’s achievements. Winner of the ‘Best M&A Advisor 2014 Award’, Hugo Peek, Head of Large Corporates at ABN AMRO, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.mena.nl

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07/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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New CEO Delta Lloyd sounds gong

By sounding the gong the new Delta Lloyd CEO (ticker symbol: DL), Hans van der Noordaa, opens trading and introduces himself to Delta Lloyd’s Dutch shareholders and investors.

Per 1 January 2015 Hans van der Noordaa is appointed as the new chairman of the Executive Board. Van der Noordaa will succeed Niek Hoek, who will resign as chairman on 1 January 2015. Hoek will retire on 30 June 2015 after having served on Delta Lloyd’s Executive Board for 18 years, including 14 years as chairman. Delta Lloyd N.V. is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (as of 3 November 2009) and on Euronext Brussels (as of 23 January 2012).

For more information: www.deltalloyd.nl

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06/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Gong marks listing DoubleDividend funds

DoubleDividend celebrates the listing of two investment funds on Euronext Fund Service. It concerns the DD Equity Fund and the DD Property Fund N.V. Thereby, DoubleDividend makes use of a better accessibility and visibility offered by the listing.

DoubleDividend is a manager of investment funds, offers tailor made asset management services and specializes in the field of sustainable investments. DoubleDividend invests on the basis of the conviction that sustainability positively contributes to the risk- return profile of an investment portfolio. "The listing on Euronext is an important step forward for the investment funds of DoubleDividend. As dedicated investors we are chiefly concerned with the performance and quality of the portfolio. Our track record now being well established, we want to make the funds accessible for a broader public. As a result of the listing, the funds will become available on the trading platforms of banks and brokers and thereby accessible for everyone", says Marian Hogeslag, partner at DoubleDividend, who will open trading.

For more information:www.doubledividend.nl

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05/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Gong marks 5th anniversary MIJN Effecten

By sounding the gong MIJN Effecten, one of the leading companies on asset management in the Netherlands, celebrates its 5^th anniversary. Managing Director Marcel Rietveld opens trading.

The firm's Assets Under Management have swelled to 150 million Euros, but it’s the sum of factors on which this all finance organization thrives. MIJN Effecten holds a position of prestige within the Dutch niche market of asset management and brokerage. It has been five years since Kuperus Effecten and DCM Brokers merged. Marcel Rietveld, Managing Director at DCM Brokers, was appointed Managing Director of MIJN Effecten, the company that resulted from this merge. Marcel Rietveld is proud of his company and his team: “their commitment and experience in the business (an average of 15 years of experience) contributes to the company’s leading position on the Dutch financial market. MIJN Effecten is a reliable business partner, for its clients as well as for its employees, due to personal approach in combination with a congenial atmosphere.”

For more information: www.mijn-effecten.nl

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02/01/2015 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Run4Schools Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary by sounding final gong of 2014

The Run4Schools Foundation celebrates its 10^th anniversary by sounding the final gong of the year.

The gong is sounded in the presence of the run2oceans4schools team 2015 that will run the 56 tough kilometers of the Two Oceans Marathon on 4 April 2015 in Cape Town. The runners run to raise money for the foundation to finance both in- and after- school sports activities and care at four primary schools in the township of Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town, South Africa. The after school sports activities prove to be an effective instrument to keep children away from gangs and prevents them from engaging in drugs, crime or worse. Over 4.500 children are participating in the programs on a weekly basis. Running ambassador, Arjan Wennekes, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.run4schools.nl

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31/12/2014 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Hedge Fund WinCap visits Euronext

By sounding the gong fund manager Iwan Vink marks the end of the year in which the WinCap Fund opened to new investors.

The WinCap Fund has developed its own independent strategy on the basis of a market neutral approach including a non-speculative culture, full transparency and a team of experienced investment professionals. The Fund is based on the value investing principles of economist Benjamin Graham: Return of capital is more important than return on capital.

For more information: www.wincapfund.nl

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30/12/2014 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Foundation Help for Aid Workers sounds gong for aid workers

Member of Parliament on behalf of the ChristenUnie, Gert Jan Seegers, opens trading on behalf of the Foundation Help for Aid Workers.

Mr Seegers is one of the initiators who have submitted a motion in which they ask the Government to create a knowledge center that helps signaling violence against professional and voluntary aid workers. On Monday 29 December the foundation also launches the results of a survey on the declaration willingness among 2551 aid workers in The Netherlands.Many aid workers are struggling to report because they are afraid of threats and reprisals.The report is available right after the gong ceremony.

For more information: www.hulpvoorhulpverleners.nl

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29/12/2014 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Rabobank sounds gong for WeHelpen

Just before Christmas, Rabobanks sounds the gong to draw attention to partner WeHelpen.

Standing stronger together and the power of a cooperative is the idea behind the Rabobank Foundation, the bank's social fund. Partner of the Rabobank WeHelpen also believes in the power of each other, ininvesting in people's self-sufficiency. Together they aim to invest in people who work hard to become and remain (economically) self-sufficient. In people who dare to ask as well as offer each other that proverbial helping hand. Especially during these days around Christmas, when we all tend to share and care just a little more. Which goes without saying.The other partners of WeHelpen are Achmea, Bureauvijfig, CZ, Menzis, PGGM, Caretakers and VitaValley. Co-founder, Coen van de Steeg, sounds the gong.

For more information:
www.wehelpen.nl
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24/12/2014 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Winners RTL Z Trading Game sound gong

The winners of the RTL Z Trading Game visit Euronext Amsterdam and sound the gong together with partner ING Sprinters.

From November 10 until December 19, Dutch television channel RTL Z hosted the fourth series of the Trading Game together with ING Sprinters. In the game investors receive 100.000 EUR virtual money to learn how to invest in shares, ETF’s, options and Sprinters. Players could buy and sell products at real time prices. Besides real time trading, players could also watch a weekly TV program at RTL Z, participate in online webinars, read columns from analysts and follow trading portfolios of experts active in the game. The trading game was available at smartphone, tablet and desktop. So people could play the game anywhere and anytime. In 2015, RTL Z will host a new Trading Game.

For more information: www.rtlzbeursspel.nl

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23/12/2014 - 9:05AM CET Amsterdam

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Philips draws attention to UN initiative ‘Every Woman Every Child’

By sounding the gong Philips (ticker symbol: PHIA) draws attention to the project ‘Every Woman Every Child’, launched by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The project aims to save the lives of 16 million women and children by 2015.

An estimated eight million children die a year before reaching their 5th birthday, and about 350,000 women die during pregnancy or childbirth. In Philips’ pledge of support to the UN, the company commits to improving the lives of 100 million women and children by 2025 in the areas where maternal and infant mortality is concentrated and where nutrition and energy challenges are most acute. By targeting sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia specifically, Philips will mobilize resources to support access to healthcare through large scale healthcare transformation projects, in combination with clinical education and skills training for healthcare professionals. Category Leader Mother & Child Care, Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Aliette van der Wal and her daughter Nicholas sound the gong.

For more information: Philips News Center

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