All Bell ceremonies

EnterNext hosts the 1st Forum of Software companies in the Paris region

Gilbert Ferrand of Midcap Partners opens trading day in Paris.

Midcap Partners, the French specialist of Small & Mid Caps always aims to provide a better coverage; with its specific features the software industry is one of the most attractive to us.

ETF Securities celebrates launch China ETF

ETF Securities celebrates the launch of the first physical UCITS ETF to track the MSCI China A Index. The ETF gives investors cost efficient exposure to local Chinese stocks listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges.

ETF Securities, a provider of exchange-traded investment products and a pioneer in exchange-traded commodities, is dedicated to develop liquid, transparent investment solutions that can be traded on world stock exchanges. ETF Securities listed the world’s first gold exchange-traded commodity in 2003, and many other market-leading investment solutions have since followed. Head of Benelux at ETF Securities, Philippe Roset, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.etfsecurities.com

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Gong marks start Bio€quity Europe 2014 conference

By sounding the gong the start of the Bio€quity Europe 2014 conference is marked. The conference takes place on 21 and 22 May at the Hilton hotel in Amsterdam.

With bringing the Bio€quity Europe to Amsterdam, the Regional Host Sponsor, consisting of Amsterdam BioMed Cluster (powered by the Amsterdam Economic Board), Van Campen Liem, Deloitte and Axon Lawyers, aims to create the much required momentum for the regional biotech industry by putting the spotlight on Dutch biotech and bridging the gap to investors. Cluster manager Life Sciences & Health at Amsterdam BioMed Cluster / Amsterdam Economic Board, Quido Valent, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.biocentury.com/conferences/bioequityeurope

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Aids Fonds sounds gong for AmsterdamDiner Foundation

CEO of Aids Fonds, Ton Coenen, sounds the gong together with board members of the AmsterdamDiner Foundation.

On May 17th, the charity dinner will take place for the 22nd time. The benefit is organised annually to help invest in the national and international responses to HIV and AIDS. It mobilizes the business world to join partners and politicians in supporting innovative projects to address HIV and AIDS.

This year, the Amsterdam Dinner is entitled: ‘What a difference a day makes’. It refers to the importance of early treatment of acute HIV infection. The funding raised through the Amsterdam Dinner will mostly go to Prof. Dr. Joep Lange’s research. He is examining the effect of immediate treatment shortly after HIV infection. Weakening the virus directly after infection creates the possibility of eliminating the health risk of the patient as well as the risk of transmission to others. These effects would even hold after treatment has stopped.

For more information: www.amsterdamdinerfoundation.nl

Faire de la finance autrement, l'exemple de la Région Ile-de-France

Dans le cadre de la seconde émission obligataire verte et responsable lancée par la Région Ile-de-France,  Jean-Paul Huchon a ouvert le marché européen d’Euronext le 15 mai 2014.

Le Président du Conseil régional est revenu à cette occasion sur l’opération réalisée avec succès par la Région Ile-de-France en avril dernier avec le lancement d’une émission obligataire verte et responsable d’un montant de 600 M€ qui représente la plus importante transaction jamais réalisée par la Région à ce jour. Il s’agit de la seconde émission verte et responsable de la Région Ile-de-France, après le succès de la première opération de ce type en 2012.

RSM Erasmus University and Gadjah Mada University Business School celebrate cooperation

As part of the celebration of ten fruitful years of cooperation between Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) and Gadjah Mada University Business School (MMUGM), a group of Indonesian Top Banking Executives visit the Benelux for an international Wealth Management Programme.

The participants and delegates visit Euronext in Amsterdam to open the trading day.

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is ranked among Europe’s top 10 business schools for education and among the top three for research. RSM provides research and education in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam - a vital nexus of business, logistics and trade. RSM’s primary focus is developing business leaders with international careers providing a range of bachelor, master, MBA, PhD and executive programmes. Managing Director at PT Bank Mandiri (persero) Tbk, Fransisca Nelwan Mok, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.rsm.nl

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Isabelle Kocher from GDF SUEZ opens the European trading day in Paris

GDF SUEZ celebrates success of largest Green Bond issues with major investors  and partners during ring bell ceremony hosted by Euronext in Paris

COO Heineken turns Euronext Amsterdam orange

On his 100th day as Chief Orange Officer (COO) Heineken (ticker symbol: HEIA), Marco van Houwelingen, sounds the gong surrounded by Brazilian dancers and a Heineken Samba Shirt gift for all Euronext staff.

The Chief Orange Officer ignites and spreads the ultimate orange fever on behalf of Heineken, in and outside the Netherlands. In his first 100 days the COO was active on those special Orange moments such as the Holland Heineken House in Sochi. The COO invited some unsuspecting US citizens to join him on the ultimate Orange Experience; celebrating King's Day together with world famous DJ Armin van Buuren on a boat on the Amsterdam canals. As a personification of Dutch pride and the voice of millions of Orange fans, the COO is dedicated to celebrate that unique Orange fever; at Beursplein 5, after that at the pre-tournament games, the best decorated Orange street, in the bar around the corner, and of course in Brazil.

For more information: www.heineken.com

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CEO and CFO of Core Laboratories celebrate 2-years listing anniversary

Chairman, President and CEO of Core Laboratories, David Demshur, and Executive Vice President and CFO, Richard Bergmark, visit Euronext Amsterdam to celebrate 2-years listing anniversary.

Core Laboratories listed on Euronext Amsterdam two years ago on 16 May 2012 (ticker symbol: CLB).

Core Laboratories, established in 1936, is one of the world’sleading providers of proprietary and patented reservoir description, production enhancement, and reservoir management services used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil-producing regions in the world.

In December 2013, Core Laboratories was added to two Euronext Indices; the Euronext Vigeo US 50 and the Euronext Vigeo World 120, which is described by Vigeo as containing “the 120 most advanced companies at Global level”.  Vigeo is one of the leading providers of Socially Responsible Investment analysis of public companies, having reviewed over 2,500 companies worldwide. Vigeo’s analysis is used by institutional investors to make investment decisions based on environmental, social, and governance issues.

For more information: www.corelab.com

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CEO of oneMen, Herman van Aken, draws attention to pioneer Joseane

CEO of oneMen, Herman van Aken, draws the attention to pioneer Joseane, 'mother' of many Brasilian children, and especially to pioneer Joseane from Brasil. Joseane runs a daycare for very vulnerable children in Brasil.

In Brasil many children are still living in the streets. By taking care of these young children Joseane keeps them off the streets and tries to offer them a better future. oneMen, as part of mother organisation MIVA, supports over 120 pioneers a year. The oneMen pioneers have the guts, work wholeheartedly and are fully committed to their work for vulnerable people in their communities.

For more information: www.onemen.org and www.onemen.org/steun-een-pionier/joseane

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Gong marks 30th Shell Eco-marathon

Linda van Schaik, General Manager Retail Benelux and France, and members of the Shell Eco-marathon team Euregiorunners sound the gong to mark the 30th Shell Eco-marathon which takes place in Rotterdam from May 15-18.

The team used desktop 3D printers to create many of the components of their car, making lighter parts and ultimately saving fuel. (featured: steering wheel, door, dashboard)

This is the 30th year of the Shell Eco-marathon, one of the world’s most challenging student competitions related to innovation, technology and sustainability that is held in Europe, the US and Asia every year. From 15 to 18 May 2014, more than 200 teams from 26 countries in Europe and Africa will again compete to drive the farthest using the least amount of fuel with their home-made vehicles. Teams use the latest technological innovations to make their cars, including one largely built using 3D printers. For the first time in its European history, eighteen Dutch teams participate the challenge. The competition offers future scientists and engineers an educational and experimental platform to apply their knowledge and skills in pursuit of sustainable solutions to global energy issues.

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Barber returns to Beursplein 5

After a long absence, the well-known barber returns to the Amsterdam exchange.

In 1934, the Exchange Salon was opened at the Amsterdam exchange building. Before they entered the trading floor, stockbrokers visited the barber for a shaving in a classical way. However, the barber disappeared in 1996 from Beursplein 5. Until now! The ‘Cut Throat Barber & Coffee’ barbers, located at the Warmoestraat, revive the old tradition. Traders can book the 'Cut Throat Shaves' treatment in one of the authentic barber chairs. Peter Paul de Vries was the first to take place in the barber chair to be "cut and shaved". Co-Owner and manager, Tom Sadd, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.facebook.com/CutThroatBarber

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Remote Bell Ceremony to open the Annual Life Science Convention Knowledge for Growth

On 8 May 2014, Benedikt Timmerman, CEO of Genticel opened the European stock markets of Euronext with a Bell Ceremony at the annual convention in the presence of Henk Joos, Managing Director of FlandersBio.

If you would like to find out more : www.Knowledgeforgrowth.be

Young Entrepreneurs ring the closing Bell in Lisbon

Graça Fonseca and Paulo Carvalho, from the City Hall, and two entrepreneurs, Jorge Santos da Magnifinance e Tiago Franco da Imaginary Cloud, rang the closing bell in Lisbon. Euronext Lisbon organized a conference to speak about Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets, initiative that has been supported by the Lisbon municipality. Two young entrepreneurs and two listed companies – Espírito Santo Saúde and Orey Antunes - were also invited to talk about their projects.  

New Fugro CFO visits Euronext Amsterdam

New Fugro CFO Paul Verhagen visits Euronext Amsterdam and sounds gong.

Fugro creates value by acquiring and interpreting earth and engineering data and providing associated consulting services to support clients with their design and construction of infrastructure and buildings. Fugro also supports clients with the installation, repair and maintenance of their subsea infrastructure. Fugro works around the globe, predominantly in energy and infrastructure markets offshore and onshore.

For more information: www.fugro.nl

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EnterNext welcomes Innoveox on Alternext in Paris

Innoveox specializes in environmental services. The group provides a technology of hydrothermal oxidation in supercritical environment to industries and communities for the processing of any form of hazardous industrial waste (oil, solvents, pesticides, etc.) and complex, corrosive and resistant waste. The technology consists in putting the effluent to be treated under pressure and temperature, and injecting the oxygen immediately soluble and causing oxidation and almost complete destruction of the organic matter. The water from the process can be discharged directly in the environment or recycled, whereas the metals and minerals can be precipitated and recycled.

Amsterdam Business Award organisation visits Beursplein 5

For the fifth time in a row, the Amsterdam Business Award, organized by Business Platform MeerBusiness Amsterdam, is handed out to the Amsterdam-based company that has contributed to the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.

The award is presented on May 8 during a gala dinner at the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam. Previous winners include Olcay Gulsen of Supertrash, Hans Brouwer of Massive Music, Raymond Cloosterman of Rituals, Ivo van Hove of Toneelgroep Amsterdam, Pierre Audi of the Dutch Opera and Dook van den Boer from TataSteel. The nominees for this year are Renny Ramakers of Droog Design, Dirk Kronemeijer of SkyNRG and Bas Welling of WE-Film. Head chef at Restaurant Vermeer, Chris Naylor, who is also the head chef at the gala diner, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.amsterdambusinessaward.nl

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Namur

On 5 May 2014 Euronext Brussels celebrated the listing of bonds (Medium Term Notes) issued by the city of Namur. The Mayor of Namur, Maxime Prévot rang the Opening Bell in the presence of Belfius representatives.