All Bell ceremonies
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CFO of the Year
| Brussels
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CFO of the Year rang the Opening Bell in Brussels
On 18 June 2015, Trends CFO of the Year, Dirk Michielsens, Katoen Natie , rang the Opening Bell on Euronext Brussels in the presence of other nominees. Dirk Michielsens was elected by a professional jury composed of editors from Trends and specialists in the matter.
To know more about the4th edition of the event itself: acties.trends.knack.be
Brussels
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Dutch Care Bond
| Amsterdam
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Sounding of the gong for Dutch Care Bond
Enternext (the Euronext initiative for financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises), ActiZ, Creditreform, AFS, Rutger & Posch and ILFA jointly develop the Dutch Care Bond.
This standard program for the issuance of bonds is designed in recent months along with eight HMOs. The care sector in the coming years require funding since the number of over-80s will double, while the budget does not grow.
The HMOs hope to collect approximately € 150 million with the bonds for necessary funding for investments, particularly in real estate and new developments in that context. Members will be intensively supported by the knowledge partners in the development of the bond.
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Logistics Board
| Amsterdam
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Sounding of the gong by Amsterdam Logistics Board reaffirms cooperation with Euronext
Dertje Meijer, CEO of the Port of Amsterdam, sounds the closing gong at Euronext in her role as president of the Amsterdam Logistics Board (ALB). This reinforces a partnership which symbolizes connecting clusters vital for the new economy in the Amsterdam metropolitan area; logistics, ICT and financial and business services.
The Amsterdam Logistics Board is a partnership of businesses, educational institutes and government to maintain and strengthen the international competitiveness of the Amsterdam metropolitan region as a logistics hub. The members of the ALB work on a coherent set of concrete projects that provide a strong impulse to the quality of logistics services and supply chains in the Amsterdam metropolitan area.
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Volvo Ocean Race Team Brunel
| Amsterdam
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Sounding of the gong announces arrival of Volvo Ocean Race Team Brunel
Brunel founder Jan Brand announces the arrival of Team Brunel in the Volvo Ocean Race to The Hague by sounding the gong. It marks the fortieth anniversary of Brunel (ticker symbol: BRNL) and the return of Team Brunel Netherlands.
For the third time in its history, Brunel is the proud title sponsor of a team in the Volvo Ocean Race, the most prestigious sailing race around the world. A struggle between man and nature in its purest and competitive form. On 18, 19 and 20 June, the largest sailing event in the world will moor at The Hague/Scheveningen before the teams set sail to Gothenburg for the final leg of this year's race.
There are many activities around the harbor and at the Zuiderstrand Theatre in Scheveningen during the three-day Volvo Ocean Race Festival The Hague, including the possibility to admire the spectacular racing boat of Team Brunel.
For more information: www.brunelsailing.net
Amsterdam
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Wallix
| Paris
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EnterNext welcomes Wallix on Alternext in Paris
Jean-Noël de Galzain, CEO of Wallix, rings the opening bell.
Wallix specializes in publishing IT security software suites. The group offers traceability and control solutions for the management of privileged user accesses, guaranteeing the traceability of their sessions and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. In addition, Wallix offers technical support and maintenance services.
Paris
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Young Entrepreneurs Parliament
| Amsterdam
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Young Entrepreneurs Parliament visits Beursplein 5
The Young Entrepreuners Parliament visits Beursplein 5 and opens trading, followed by the first meeting of the Young Entrepreneurs Parliament, an initiative of Flevum Corporate Council, Euronext, NieuweStroom, the Network of Amsterdam Heroes and Optiver.
The business community is increasingly formed by young and enthusiastic entrepreneurs who want to give back to society and at the same time start up innovative new companies. Society challenges are being tackled by a new generation of entrepreneurs and their start-ups. These enthusiastic entrepreneurs are driven by impact, have bold ideas and are the leaders of the future. This meeting for young entrepreneurs encourages them to exchange ideas and to inspire each other.
For more information: www.flevum.nl
Amsterdam
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Evi van Lanschot
| Amsterdam
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Evi van Lanschot celebrates 2nd birthday by sounding the gong
The team behind Evi van Lanschot, led by Andries van Luijk, opens trading by sounding the gong. Evi was launched two years ago by Van Lanschot as the online coach for the establishment and preservation of capital. The entry limit of € 10,000 makes the expertise of the private bankers of Van Lanschot available for all levels, including starters on the capital market.
In two years’ time, the assets under management of Evi grew to over € 1 billion due to the deposits of customers in the Netherlands and Belgium who opted for the savings and investment opportunities offered by Evi. Evi achieved good investment results and is successful in attracting new, often younger customers who are first investing. Van Lanschot also uses the technology behind Evi for new concepts such as CompliantBeheer - specifically designed for employees of large accounting firms - and Evi Retirement, a solution for tax-efficient wealth accumulation for retirement for entrepreneurs, freelancers and employees.
For more information: www.evivanlanschot.nl
Amsterdam
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Turenne Investissement
| Paris
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EnterNext welcomes Turenne Investissement on Euronext in Paris
François Lombard, CEO of Turenne Investissement, rings the opening bell.
Turenne Investissement is an investment company that specializes in acquiring shares in primarily unlisted and high growth companies having capitalization under EUR100 million.At the end of 2013, the group's portfolio amounted, in book value, to EUR25.6 million broken down primarily by type of shares into the health (52%), services (18%), specialized distribution (15%) and industries sectors (3%).
Paris
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CFO of the Year
| Amsterdam
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CFO of the Year, Renier Vree of ARCADIS, visits Beursplein 5
ARCADIS CFO Renier Vree was elected CFO of the Year and sounds the gong for this occasion. ARCADIS is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ticker symbol: ARCAD) and is the leading global natural and built asset design & consultancy firm.
The jury of organizer CFO Association praised Vree for the important role he plays in acquisitions. "As CFO, Vree is in the lead at the (fast) and crucial integration of the acquired businesses, limiting risks and achieving the intended efficiency. Vree clearly keeps an eye for the soft side of integration, consulting is after all a people business."
For more information: www.arcadis.com
Amsterdam
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Millennium bcp
| Lisbon
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Millennium bcp rings the closing bell in Lisbon
CFO of Millennium bcp rang the closing bell to commemorate the results of the Offer of debt for Equity swap. With this operation, the bank increases the share capital in more than EUR400 million.
Lisbon
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Deloitte Technology Fast50
| Amsterdam
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Deloitte Technology Fast50 opens trading by sounding the gong
The Technology Fast50 is a competition for the 50 fastest growing companies in the Netherlands and started 15 years ago to recognize the exceptional performance of these companies. It is organized by Deloitte in collaboration with partners ABN AMRO, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, Euronext, Spaces and new partner Kennedy Van der Laan.The Fast50 are the top entrepreneurs of the future, who take a leading role in their field. The Rising Star is a special price that is awarded to emerging innovative companies that are less than five years old.
The 2014 winners open trading by sounding the gong. The Fast50 ranking of 2015 will be published on 15 October. Registration for the 16th edition of the Technology Fat50 is possible until 30 June.
For more information: www.fast50.nl
Amsterdam
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IPO SPIE
| Paris
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Gauthier Louette, Chief Executive Officer of SPIE, sounds the bell to open the European markets at Euronext in Paris on the occasion of the initial public offering of SPIE.
As the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communication, SPIE supports its customers to design, build, operate and maintain facilities that are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
With nearly 500 locations in 34 countries and 37,000 employees, SPIE posted in 2013 –on a pro forma basis including 2013 acquisitions– consolidated production of €5,1 billion over its four strategic segments “Energies” (23%), “e-fficient buildings” (24%), “Smart city” (35%) and “Industry services” (18%) and consolidated EBITA of €315 million.Paris
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15 years of ETFs in Europe
| Amsterdam
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iShares sounds the gong in celebration of 15 years of ETFs in Europe
Kirst Kuipers, head of iShares Benelux at BlackRock, opens trading by sounding the gong to celebrate 15 years of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Europe. iShares was the first provider to introduce ETFs in Europe.
The sounding of the gong coincides with Europe’s biggest ETF Event, 'Inside ETFs Europe' in
Amsterdam, where iShares will be one of the speakers. Kirst Kuipers, head of iShares Benelux at BlackRock: “The ETF market in Europe is still relatively young but incredibly dynamic. We expect assets in Europe to continue to increase strongly this year. Since the start of the year, some $38.4 billion have flown into ETFs in Europe. By 2019, we expect the European ETP market to have grown to USD 1,000 billion of assets under management. ETFs owe their huge popularity to their liquidity and the low costs.” ETFs are investment funds that follow an index and are traded on the stock exchange. iShares is the largest ETF provider in the world.
For more information: www.blackrock.nl
Amsterdam
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FSUG meeting
| Amsterdam
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VEB opens trading in honour of FSUG meeting
Erik Nooteboom (European Commission) and chairman FSUG Mick McAteer open trading at the Amsterdam exchange. The sounding of the gong is done in honor of the meeting of the Financial Services User Group (FSUG), an advisory body set up by the European Commission, composed of associations representing consumers and retail investors in the European Union. This advisory body meets monthly in Brussels for talks with European policymakers. The twenty members of FSUG, of sixteen EU countries, advise the Commission on the creation and implementation of European directives into law. Once a year, the FSUG meets in one of the EU countries.
Today, shareholders association VEB hosts and warmly welcomes the members of FSUG and the European Commission in Amsterdam. With this initiative, the association of private investors underlines the importance of the interests of financial consumers at European level. VEB Europe, the subsidiary organization in which VEB is developing its European operations, it is the example par excellence.
For more information: www.veb.net
Amsterdam
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Econocom Private Placement Bonds
| Brussels
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Listing Euro Private Placement bonds issued by Econocom on Alternext
On Monday 8 June 2015, Jean-Philippe Roesch, Executive Administrator of Econocom, opened the European stock markets with a Bell Ceremony to celebrate the listing of EPP bonds issued by Econocom on Alternext Brussels. The placement has a total of 101 million euros.
Econocom is a major player specializing in the digital transformation of businesses. Econocom is listed on Euronext with the trading symbol “ECONB”.
To know more about the issuer, click on the following link : www.econocom.com
Brussels
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Project Prep
| Amsterdam
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Project Prep and TomTom sound gong
By sounding the gong, Janneke Niessen and TomTom (ticker symbol: TOM2) call attention to the opportunities offered by technology and entrepreneurship to young girls.
Technology entrepreneur Janneke Niessen is committed to showing young girls that technology is extensive and the foundation of many creative professions: “I hope that girls are inspired to learn coding, to undertake and embrace technology.” As a result, Niessen initiated the book Project Prep, written by Niki Smit, winner of the Dutch Children’s Jury Award 2015.
Project Prep is supported by TomTom. Corinne Vigreux, founder of TomTom: “We are proud to support Project Prep. Getting more girls excited about technology and entrepreneurship is something we feel very passionate about. Project Prep is a great way to show young girls that a career in technology can be exciting and fun.”
For more information: www.preptheproject.com
Amsterdam
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IUCN NL sounds gong on World Environment Day
| Amsterdam
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Nature organization IUCN NL sounds the gong on World Environment Day, together with partner organizations MVO Nederland, True Price, Interface, ABN Amro and Euronext-listed companies AkzoNobel, BAM, DSM, ING and Heijmans.
The VBDO, the association of investors for sustainable development, is also present. The organizations work together in the Green Deal ‘Transparency Natural and Social Capital’, together with the Ministries of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure and Environment. They highlight the importance of investing in ecosystems and biodiversity, our natural capital, as the foundation for the economy. They call all listed companies to disclose their impact on natural and social capital and to focus on sustainability. This is an important step towards a sustainable economy with an eye for people and nature.
For more information: www.uicn.nl
Amsterdam
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International Capital Market Association
| Amsterdam
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International Capital Market Association sounds gong for AGM
René Karsenti, President of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) sounds the gong to open trading on the occasion of ICMA’s 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The International Capital Market Association is holding its AGM and Conference in Amsterdam for the first time since 1990. Around 800 international capital market participants drawn from ICMA’s global membership gather to discuss the issues affecting financial markets, including financial regulatory reform, Capital Markets Union and the role of capital markets in supporting economic growth. Among the notable speakers at the conference are: Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Minister of Finance, The Netherlands; Lord Jonathan Hill, EU Commissioner, Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union and Klaas Knot, President, De Nederlandsche Bank (Central Bank of the Netherlands).
ICMA is the only trade association to grow up alongside the development of the cross-border capital markets. Not linked to any one national market, ICMA has promoted the development of efficient global capital markets for close to 50 years. ICMA has some 470 member firms in almost 60 countries, including banks and financial institutions who are active in international capital markets.
For more information: www.icmagroup.org
Amsterdam