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Morningstar Awards winners visit Beursplein 5

The Morningstar Awards are designed to help investors around the world identify the year's most exceptional funds and fund managers and are handed out for the tenth time this year.

The 2014 Morningstar Awards recognize retail funds and fund groups that have been good stewards of investor capital within the context of their relevant peer group in 2013 and over longer time periods. Winners are selected using a quantitative methodology developed by Morningstar that considers the one-, three- and five-year performance history of all eligible funds. Morningstar adjusts the returns for risk using a utility theory based screen that imposes a higher penalty for downside variation in a fund’s return than it does for upside volatility. Head of Distribution Benelux at Fidelity, Paul van Olst, sounds the gong.

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EnterNext welcomes AwoX on Euronext's market in Paris

Alain Molinié, CEO of AwoX, opens the European trading day in Paris.

AwoX specializes in designing and developing applications and connection technologies to audio and video (primarily TV-sets, tablets and smartphones) based on the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) in order to share multimedia contents between those devices.
The company’s software development kits allows modernizing a stereo system for music listening from a computer, transforming a TV-set into a tool for watching videos from smartphone or the Web, and also converting a standard bulb into a loud speaker connected to a tablet.

EnterNext welcomes Genfit on Euronext's market in Paris

Jean-François Mouney, CEO of GENFIT, opens the European trading day in Paris.

Genfit is a leading European biopharmaceutical group. It specializes in the discovery and development of drugs for preventing and treating risk factors related to cardiometabolic pathologies (atherosclerosis, dyslipidemias, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, etc.) and inflammatory diseases. Genfit's development model, which allies internally financed research programs with partner-supported programs, allows it to manage the associated risks while generating value for its shareholders. Working both on its own behalf and for large industrial pharmaceutical group accounts, Genfit has developed a rich and diversified portfolio of promising drugs in the clinical and pre-clinical development phases.

Gong ceremony highlights National Anti-Bullying Day

Omgaan met Pesten (dealing with bullying) Foundation sounds the gong to highlight National Anti-Bullying Day which takes place on Saturday, April 19th. This year’s theme is "We stand together against bullying.”

Max Pieterse (11) and Paul Kalshoven (11) from Elementary School Antonius in Noorden sound the gong to open trading at Euronext Amsterdam. Max and Paul have taken a course aimed at building social resilience, to be better able to stand up for themselves. They have learned ways of dealing with bullying and have developed a more effective response to this kind of behavior.

For more information: omgaanmetpesten.nl

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Semapa lists €150 million Bond on Euronext Lisbon

To celebrate the success of Semapa’s listing of its EUR 150 million bond issuing on Euronext Lisbon, José Paredes, member of the Board of this company, joined the Euronext Lisbon CEO, Luís Laginha de Sousa, at the Closing Bell Ceremony in Lisbon.

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EnterNext welcomes Fermentalg on Euronext in Paris

Pierre Calleja, Chairman and CEO & Founder, rings the opening bell.

Founded in 2009 by Pierre Calleja, Fermentalg is an industrial biotechnology company that specializes in producing sustainable oils and proteins derived from the exceptional properties of microalgae. Its patented technology allows it to target a range of fast-growing global markets, from nutrition and animal feed to cosmetics and health, green chemistry and energy. Fermentalg has already signed its 1st industrial and commercial joint-venture for the production of Omega-3 oils rich in EPA and DHA as well as several other partnerships with leading industrial groups.

Netherlands Brain Foundation sounds gong for tv-show Care for your brain!

CEO of the Netherlands Brain Foundation, Peter Schoof, sounds the gong for the tv-show Care for your brain! that is broadcasted on 16 April at 9:25 PM Ned 1 for the 25 year old foundation.

Care for your brain!promises to be an inspiring tv-show with topics like the functioning of the brain, patient stories and special performances. At some point in their life, 1 in every 4 people will suffer a brain disorder. The Netherlands Brain Foundation wants to actively contribute to keeping our brains healthy by enabling scientific research and to support innovative projects that seek to help people with a brain disorder.

For more information: www.hersenstichting.nl

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Congratulations to Belgacom with its 10 years of listing on the Brussels Stock Exchange!

On 16 April 2014, Dominique Leroy, CEO of Belgacom rang the Opening Bell to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the listing of her company on Euronext. On this special occasion the following guests were also present : CFO Ray Stewart and Stefaan De Clerck, Chairman of the Board of Directors together with the other members of the Board.

^{Dominique Leroy, CEO of Belgacom at the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the listing of the company on Euronext.}

Within the Group, Belgacom SA offers residential and professional customers a comprehensive range of telephony, television and Internet services over the fixed line.

Company information: www.belgacom.com
Trading symbol: BELG

Female Cycling Team Médecins Sans Frontières sounds gong for Tour for Life 2014

Nearly 140 days before the start of Tour for Life 2014, Nicole de Vries-Noah, captain of woman cycling team Médecins Sans Frontières, sounds the gong.

The challenge is to finish the cycling tour and collect money for the life-saving work of Médecins Sans Frontières. Tour for Life is a spectacular 8-day cycling trip from Italy to the Netherlands. The teams, consisting of 6 to 9 riders, bike through five different countries. Along the way they climb Col du Lautaret, Col de la Croix de Fer and Col de Madeleine. The legendary Alpe d'Huez is also on the route. Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent medical relief organization, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

For more information: www.artsenzondergrenzen.nl

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EnterNext welcomes TxCell on Euronext's market in Paris

Damian Marron, CEO of TxCell, opens the European trading day in Paris.

TxCell is a biotechnology group that specializes in developing customized cell immunotherapy using antigen-specific regulatory T cells (Ag-Tregs) and for the treatment of severe chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
At the end of 2013, TxCell has a portfolio of 4 products including 1 in phase II of development (Ovasave; treatment of the Crohn disease), 1 in phase I/II of development (Col-Treg; treatment of autoimmune uveitis), 1 in phase of preclinical development (Myelin-Treg; treatment of the progressive forms of multiple sclerosis) and 1 in research phase (HSP60-Treg).

AFS Group sounds gong for AFS Energy launch

AFS Group, a multi-asset wholesale broker, sounds the gong for the launch of the new department called AFS Energy.

AFS Energy emerged from Neutralco, a company taken over by AFS Group last year, and acts as an advisor and intermediary in the European market for the sale of sustainable energy certificates, and is active as a broker in the regulated market for emission rights such CERs and EUAs. In addition, AFS energy is an intermediary in the voluntary sustainable energy and CO2 market, where products are traded such as Guarantees of Origin, Green Gas and Voluntary Emission Reduction Certificates. AFS Energy provides advice in the area of innovative financing constructions for sustainable building, for example via Energy Services Companies (ESCOs).

The CEO of AFS Group, Mr Siemerink, has expressed his enthusiasm for the new division. “Taking over Neutralco has provided us with the professional expertise we needed to get off to a flying start.” Laurens Zonneveld, director of AFS Energy, says: “We are very satisfied with the progress that AFS Energy is making. We see that customers welcome our transparency and professionalism.” AFS Group is an independent intermediary which employs approximately 70 FTEs in its headquarters on the Euronext trading floor in Amsterdam, and also has offices in London and Zurich. It acts as an intermediary in the commercial market for interest rate products, fixed-interest securities, currencies, equity derivatives and exotic products. Managing Director AFS Energy, Laurens Zonneveld, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.afsgroup.nl

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Beto Perez, the creative behind the Zumba® program

Beto Perez, the creative behind the Zumba® program, as joined the President of the Portuguese stock exchange to rang the closing bell, after sharing with Portuguese Media his inspiring history of entrepreneurship and perseverance.

Interview with Founder of Zumba Fitness, Beto Perez

FMO and Amsterdam Institute of Finance sound gong for The Future of Banking Academy

The Future of Banking Academy is an invitation-only program held from the 7th till the 11th of April in Amsterdam, co-created by FMO and Amsterdam Institute of Finance.

Executive financial sector professionals from around the world are invited to take part in this interactive 5-day journey, educating professionals that will shape the future of banking and preparing them for new levels of leadership within their organizations. The global financial landscape, its emerging risks, sustainability and innovation will be examined in the context of leadership and strategy that is needed for the future.

FMO (the Netherlands Development Finance Company) is the Dutch development bank. FMO supports sustainable private sector growth in developing and emerging markets by investing in ambitious entrepreneurs. FMO believes a strong private sector leads to economic and social development, empowering people to employ their skills and improve their quality of life. FMO focuses on three sectors that have high development impact: financial institutions, energy, and agribusiness, food & water. Amsterdam Institute of Finance (AIF) is a self-supporting, not-for-profit foundation, specialized in providing high-level financial training for finance professionals.

For more information: www.fmo.nl and www.aif.nl

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Lyxor lance le premier ETF sur PEA-PME en Bourse de Paris

Lyxor lance le premier ETF sur PEA-PME. Cet ETF s’adresse à la fois aux investisseurs souhaitant profiter de la performance des PME et du régime fiscal avantageux du PEA-PME.

Avec ce nouvel ETF, Lyxor est le premier émetteur à proposer aux investisseurs français un accès facilité à un portefeuille diversifié de PME (indice composé de 40 sociétés à avril 2014). Investir dans les PME via cet ETF permet par ailleurs de bénéficier de tous les avantages fiscaux du PEA-PME, tout en se protégeant du risque de liquidité parfois associé aux petites capitalisations. D’autres investisseurs (étrangers ou institutionnels) peuvent également être intéressés par le mode de construction fondamental de l’indice. En effet, l’univers d’investissement de cet indice Euronext PEA-PME ne fluctue pas en fonction des prix du marché, par essence volatils, mais en fonction de la situation économique réelle des entreprises. 

EnterNext welcomes Quantum Genomics on Alternext's market in Paris

Lionel Segard, CEO of Quantum Genomics, closes the European trading day in Paris.

Quantum Genomics specializes in the research and development of drugs used to treat cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic disorders.

EnterNext welcomes Supersonic Imagine on Euronext's market in Paris

Jacques Souquet, CEO and founder of SuperSonic Imagine, opens the European trading day in Paris.

SuperSonic Imagine develops echographic systems based on a quantitative real-time tissue elasticity imaging concept. Products are intended for diagnosing cancers (breast, abdomen, liver, thyroid, prostate, etc.), vascular pathologies, muscle problems, and gynecological diseases. The group also offers maintenance and technical support services.

Gong at Week of the Entrepreneur Beatrix Theater Utrecht

^{10 April 2014 - Gerjan Schoemaker of Beenen B.V., and Milou Schouten of Erasmus Consultancy Project, sounded the gong together with Roland Starmans from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ben van de Vrie, Head of Marketing for Business Clients ING Netherlands, Michaël van Straalen, Chairman MKB-Nederland, and Cees Vermaas, CEO Euronext Amsterdam. S  ource: Congres in Beeld\Hennie Keeris}   

The Week of the Entrepreneur is already for 17 years the entrepreneurs event in the Netherlands. For this occasion, the opening ceremony moves to the Beatrix Theatre in Utrecht.

The program from 8 to 10 April consists of plenary sessions, lunch meetings and inspiration sessions for entrepreneurs of the Netherlands. Euronext is present during the Week of the entrepreneur: the exchange and entrepreneurship are inseparable.

^{9 April 2014 - Entrepreneurs Marco Koster, CEO Steboma B.V., and Hans Wijgers, CEO JWK Vaassen B.V., sounded the gong together with Roland Starmans from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ben van de Vrie, Head of Marketing for Business Clients ING Netherlands, Michaël van Straalen, Chairman MKB-Nederland, and Cees Vermaas, CEO Euronext Amsterdam. Source: Congres in Beeld\Hennie Keeris}

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning at exactly 9 a.m. trading is opened during the morning sessions. CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, Cees Vermaas, will speak during these sessions to clarify the possibilities that Euronext offers to entrepreneurs, by means of good alternatives to bank loans. Each day one entrepreneur is selected to sound the gong.

^{8 April 2014 - Entrepreneurs Ferry de Kok, CEO Pruko B.V., and Kelly Maynard, director marketing & sales Polygon, sounded the gong together with Ruud van Dusschoten, Executive Director Midcorporate & Institutional Clients ING NL, Michaël van Straalen, Chairman MKB-Nederland, and Cees Vermaas, CEO Euronext Amsterdam. Source: Congres in Beeld\Hennie Keeris}

This year, during the Week of the entrepreneur, ministers Ploumen, Asscher, Dijsselbloem as well as prime minister Rutte make their appearance.

For more information: www.weekvandeondernemer.nl

Euronext welcomes Genomic Vision on Euronext in Paris

Genomic Vision specializes in developing genetic diseases diagnosis tests and cancer genomic analysis. The group uses molecular combing technology which allows direct visualization of DNA individual molecules in order to detect the quantitative and qualitative changes of the genome and determine their role in targeted pathology.