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  • New Rapeseed Complex Contracts start trading in Paris

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    New Rapeseed Complex Contracts start trading in Paris

    Jacques Siret, CEO of ONIDOL, Christophe Hémon, CEO of LCH.Clearnet, Olivier Raevel, Head of Commodity Derivatives of Euronext, celebrate the 20 years Anniversary of the Rapeseed Contract and are announcing the launch on 14 November 2014 of a full Rapeseed Complex. This offer will allow the industry to trade individual futures and options contracts for Rapeseed Grain, Meal and Oil and hedge the entire crush margin.

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  • KPN sounds gong for KPN Finest Contact Foundation

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    KPN sounds gong for KPN Finest Contact Foundation

    By sounding the gong KPN (listed emblem: KPN) draws attention for The Finest Contact Foundation.

    The Finest Contact Foundation was founded seven years ago and is an initiative of KPN. The fund supports initiatives of various social partners, aimed at promoting social contact for vulnerable groups in society. Social contact is important, but not as obvious to everyone. The KPN Finest Contact Foundation brings together people who feel lonely by connecting them with the world around them.

    Between 1500 and 2000 KPN volunteers work for the Fund. For example, by explaining people with intellectual disabilities how to use the Internet, but also in projects like KlasseContact where prolonged or chronically ill children stay connected with their classmates and school classes. Brett Koelewijn, one of the young people with a serious disease that is taking classes again with the support of the Foundation, sounds the gong.

    For more information: www.kpnmcf.com

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    Invesco PowerShares lists first share buyback ETF in Europe

    Bryon Lake, Head of EMEA, Invesco PowerShares rings the bell to open the markets.

    Invesco PowerShares listed a new ETF on the Euronext Paris, expanding its Euronext-listed range to 15 ETFs and providing further diversification opportunities across global developed equity markets.

    This new ETF invests in companies which have repurchased a minimum of 5% of their outstanding shares in the previous year.
    PowerShares Global Buyback Achievers UCITS is the first « Buyback » ETF available in Europe.

     

     

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    Gong marks ‘Week of the Sustainable and Responsible Investments 2014’

    By sounding the gong Executive Director of the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO), Giuseppe van der Helm, marks the start of the ‘Week of the Sustainable and Responsible Investments 2014’ (Dutch SRI Week).

    One of the highlights of the Dutch SRI week is the conference that takes place at Euronext Amsterdam after the gong ceremony. The aim of the week is to provide more information and insight to investors and investment advisors about the sustainable investment options they have available to them. All participating organisations are organising events in this week to highlight sustainable and responsible investment. VBDO organises the Dutch SRI Week in partnership with ABN Amro, ASN Bank, Rabobank, Triodos Bank, BNP Paribas, EY and Vigeo.

    For more information: www.vbdo.nl

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    GreenPeak Technologies, winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast50 election, visits Euronext

    Deloitte organizes the Technology Fast50 together with sponsoring partners Euronext, ABN AMRO, AKD, Prime Ventures, RVO and Spaces. The Deloitte Technology Fast50 is an election of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the Netherlands. The programme was established to recognize the exceptional performance of these companies. The Fast50 exists of the top entrepreneurs of the future, who are able to think fast and who play a leading role in their field of expertise.

    GreenPeak is the winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast50 2014. GreenPeak is a leader in RF communication technology for wireless connected home applications, offering innovative ultra-low power wireless data communication controller chips for smart home applications. Over the past five years the company has achieved a revenue growth of 8.757 percent. CFO, Paul de Wit, sounds the gong to celebrate.

    For more information: www.fast50.nl

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  • Gong starts 5th International Supply Management Congress

     |  Amsterdam

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    Gong starts 5th International Supply Management Congress

    On Tuesday 11 November 2014 the 5th International Supply Management Congress (ISMC) takes place. The ISMC is an international knowledge and networking event that brings together the worlds of purchasing, supply chain management, R&D/ innovation, sustainability and suppliers. 

    AkzoNobel, DSM, IDH, NEVI, PWC, Rabobank, Shell and Unilever, eight partners who enjoy international recognition in the field of sustainable and innovative enterprise, make the congress possible.

    Keynote speakers Paul van Attekum (Executive Vice President Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, ASML), Stephan Tanda (Boardmember for the Life Sciences Cluster, DSM) and Barry Parkin (Chief Sustainability Officer, Mars Inc.) open the congress by sounding the gong at Euronext Amsterdam.

    For more information: www.supplymanagementcongress.nl

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    Gong ceremony marks National Commemoration of the recent air disaster

    On Monday 10 November ceremonies will be held to commemorate the crash of MH17. The purpose of the national commemoration is to demonstrate solidarity with the families of the victims.

    A remembrance ceremony will be held in Amsterdam’s RAI conference centre for the families of the victims and for others affected by the air disaster. Minister President Mark Rutte will attend on behalf of the government, and His Majesty King Willem Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Maxima will also be in attendance.

    The music is provided by amongst others the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. Members of the Orchestra visit Euronext before the commemoration to play a piece of commemorative music. Vincent Cox wrote a special composition, "Memories 10:11", which includes the sound of the gong. RFO Percussion, Esther Doornink, sounds the gong.

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  • KNRM celebrates 190th anniversary

     |  Amsterdam

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    KNRM celebrates 190th anniversary

    Voluntary crew member Kees Kuyt sounds the gong to mark the 190th anniversary of the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution‘s (KNRM).

    A milestone which has been reached by two centuries of voluntary input, supported and maintained by donations. Starting as a small initiative, the KNRM has grown into a professional organization that can be called upon 24 hours a day. With 1.300 volunteers operating out of 45 lifeguard stations and with 75 lifeboats at its disposal, the KNRM is the prime partner for the Coast Guard in Search and Rescue operations. The KNRM leans on three pillars; the voluntary service-crew, voluntary donations and zero-costs to the people in need of help. Modern facilities and professional education is provided to the volunteers such as Kees Kuyt. The donors are well-informed as to how their donations are used and they are welcomed at the open days organized by the KNRM.

    The Amsterdam exchange also contributed to the KNRM. The donation in 1992 resulted in a lifeboat called Beursplein 5. The boat is still in use and is located at the rescue station Texel.

    For more information: www.knrm.nl

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  • Euronext Brussels marks Armistice Day with Bell Ceremony

     |  Brussels

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    Euronext Brussels marks Armistice Day with Bell Ceremony

    On 7 November 2014, Albert Lebon, war veteran and former staff member of Euronext Brussels, rang the Opening Bell in honour of all the victims of the First and Second World War

     

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    Launch of the first leverage products on CAC Next 20® Index

    Christophe Grosset, Head of Listed Products Sales, and Anna Maria Rathnow, Head of product management, both at UniCredit, open the European trading day.

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  • Gong marks 1st anniversary AEX Experience

     |  Amsterdam

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    Gong marks 1st anniversary AEX Experience

    By sounding the gong the 1st anniversary of the ‘Amsterdam Exchange (AEX) Experience’ is celebrated; an interactive exhibition about the importance and role of the exchange for the economy, the listed companies, the history and the traded products.

    One year ago, Her Majesty Queen Máxima opened the Experience during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Amsterdam exchange building at Beursplein 5. During a visit to the Experience visitors learn about the exchange and its social role as a growth engine of the economy. The exhibition also shows its rich history, which goes back to the East India Company (VOC) and the activities of the listed companies. Visitors get the opportunity to determine their investor profile and can test their skills as a trader in the crowd. Visiting the trading floor is also a part of the tour. Coordinator of the Experience, Ton Ruitenburg, sounds the gong together with members of the Experience team.

    For more information: www.amsterdam-exchange-experience.nl

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  • Investor Relations Workshop at Euronext Brussels

     |  Brussels

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    Investor Relations Workshop at Euronext Brussels

    On 6 November 2014, the Investor Relations Workshop : “Marketing of the Stock and Investor Relations: key success factors for Intermediary and Medium Enterprises” was opened with a Bell Ceremony.  Panelists Marieke Vermeersch, Member of BIRA, Hans Buysse, Vice-President of ABAF, Gert de Mesure, Equity Analyst of VFB and Philip Bille, Executive Director of Petercam Asset Management opened the European markets. The event was followed by a panel discussion with companies, analysts, Mid Cap investors and brokers. The workshop is organised by Enternext and the partners of the event where Actifin (www.actifin.fr) and Tradinfo (www.tradinfo.com).

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  • DNB visits Euronext to mark its 200th anniversary

     |  Amsterdam

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    DNB visits Euronext to mark its 200th anniversary

    Klaas Knot, President of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), sounds the gong. By opening trading the President marks DNB's bicentenary.

    For 200 years DNB has worked on trust. From the very first moment, in 1814, when King William I founded DNB, the institution has guarded over financial stability in the Netherlands. In a complex world. If required, proactively, and always taking a long-term approach.

    Financial stability calls for stable prices, smooth and secure payments, and sound and ethical financial institutions. These are preconditions for a healthy economy and prosperity in the Netherlands. And this is what DNB strives for.

    For more information: www.dnb.nl

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  • Villa Joep takes research into neuroblastoma public

     |  Amsterdam

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    Villa Joep takes research into neuroblastoma public

    Villa Joep, the Dutch foundation against neuroblastoma childhood cancer, takes promising research results public. By sounding the gong, Villa Joep draws attention for the further development of scientific breakthroughs into new treatment options.

    “Achieving this requires significant amounts of money, also from the corporate world”,says Chairman Jos Huijbregts.“Villa Joep has been highly successful in boosting research. Two years ago, Villa Joep-funded researchers achieved major breakthroughs, which were published in the internationally renowned scientific journal Nature. As a relatively small foundation, this gives us great pride. It is of vital importance that these breakthroughs are now taken further to lead to new, effective treatments. That is why today we bring neuroblastoma research to the attention of the business world.”

    Villa Joep organizes ‘The Encounter’ between art and research in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday November 12th. At this special occasion researchers, volunteers, patients and their parents, professional partners and sponsors will meet. It will be an afternoon with royal allure as Her Majesty Queen Máxima will be present for a part of the program. The Villa Joep Elephant sounds the gong.

    For more information: www.villajoep.nl

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    Dutch Private Equity and Venture Capital Association celebrates 30th anniversary

    The Dutch Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (NVP) celebrates its 30th anniversary by sounding the gong.

    The NVP is the voice of private equity and venture capital in the Netherlands. The goals of the NVP are to: omprove the investment climate for private equity and venture capital in the Netherlands, make private equity and venture capital known to a wider audience and highlighting its role to relevant stakeholders, inform entrepreneurs about the possibilities of a private equity or venture capital investment, inform investors about private equity and venture capital as an asset class and add to the further development of professional standards.

    NVP chair Philip Houben sounds the gong: ‘’The sector is of increasing importance in a number of ways. Whereas in 1984 the sector had about 30 mln. Guilders of assets under management, presently 30 bln. Euro is managed. The combined turnover of portfolio companies amounts to 13% of Dutch GDP and 400,000 people in the Netherlands are employed by private equity-backed companies. The NVP works on making the sector’s voice heard and understood.’’

    For more information: www.nvp.nl

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    Algorithmic Trading Group, Ltd. sounds gong as a new Euronext member

    Director and co-owner of Algorithmic Trading Group (ATG) Ltd., Tom Voute, opens trading by sounding the gong. ATG celebrates its recent admission as a cash member of Euronext.

    ATG is a young trading company founded in October 2008 in Hong Kong, by Bob Collin, Chun Wing Man and Tom Voute. ATG specializes in high frequency automated trading on the major financial markets around the world. ATG has offices in Hong Kong, the Netherlands and Curacao.

    For more information: www.algorithmictradinggroup.com

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    CDP visits Euronext for ‘CDP Benelux Climate Leadership Awards Conference’

    By sounding the gong CDP marks the start of the ‘CDP Benelux Climate Leadership Awards Conference’ that takes place at Euronext Amsterdam.

    Companies and investors come together to discuss how investors use environmental data and which corporate mitigation and adaptation solutions are paving the way to a greener economy. The 2014 Benelux report’s key findings and company results will be introduced, and for the first time, CDP will hand out awards for the climate leaders in the Benelux region.

    CDP is an international, not-for-profit organization providing the only global system for companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information. CDP now holds the largest collection globally of primary climate change, water and forest risk commodities information and puts these insights at the heart of strategic business, investment and policy decisions. CDP’s Director for the France & Benelux regions, Laurent Babikian, sounds the gong.

    For more information: www.cdp.net

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  • Gong marks start of Ordina Open Innovation Day

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    Gong marks start of Ordina Open Innovation Day

    By sounding the gong Partner SMART Technologies, Richard van Tilborg, CEO Stépan Breedveld, and CFO Jolanda Poots-Bijl, mark the start of the Ordina Open Innovation Day that takes place on 29 October. The theme of the day is ‘Humanisation of IT’.

    During the Open Innovation Day, the winners of the Public Challenge are announced. The Challenge is the innovation competition that is organised each year. This year’s competition is focussed on Ordina’s employees, clients and suppliers to realise innovations with a social impact. The five finalists will have a chance to make their pitches and the public and the jury will decide who wins the challenge. The Innovation Challenge was initiated by Ordina to offer small organisations and start-ups a platform for their innovative ideas.

    Ordina is a services provider in the field of consulting, solutions and IT in the Benelux and focusses on the financial services sector, public sector, healthcare sector and a number of specific segments in the industry sector. More than 2,900 employees use their know-how and expertise on a daily basis to future-proof, rejuvenate and improve corporate processes and IT by implementing strategy and policies on the basis of real knowledge of clients’ business, local laws and regulations, language and culture.

    For more information: www.ordina.nl

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