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Société Générale launches the first 100% certificate based on the Next Biotech

Sebastian David from Société Générale opens the Trading Day in Paris.

Société Générale innovates with the launch of the first 100% Certificate indexed on Next Biotech in partnership with Euronext . The Next Biotech index  is calculated and issued by Euronext. It is composed of values from the European Biotech sector listed on Euronext and Alternext , weighted in accordance with their market capitalization. The index allows investors, fund managers and issuers to follow the performance on a European scale of biotechnologies and innovative sectors with huge growth potential. The 100% Certificate Next Biotech , issued by Société Générale allows the beneficiary , in one single transaction and at a minimum charge ( 1% annual commission), to get the market performance of the diversified basket of biotechnology shares. It is continously listed on Euronext Paris from 09h05 to 17h30 and is traded as a simple share with the help of an online broker or their bank.

Kidney Patients Association Netherlands sounds the gong to mark the start of World Kidney Day 2014

Brenda de Coninck, entrepreneur and kidney patient, sounds the gong to mark the start of World Kidney Day 2014 and to celebrate the launch of ReiNIER, a new magazine about living with kidney damage.

World Kidney Day is the annual day on which special attention is drawn to kidney disease and its prevention. The Kidney Patients Association Netherlands (NVN) organizes numerous activities across the country to raise awareness on the importance of the kidneys and what it means when they do not work properly.

In addition, the free magazine ReiNIER is makes its debut. It holds information on what living with kidney disease means, provides tips and practical information on for example employment, nutrition, research and fatigue. Mirjam de Graaff, sister of late Dutch TV presenter Bart de Graaff and chairman of the Bart de Graaff Foundation, receives the first copy of ReiNIER from NVN director Hans Bart.

For more information: www.worldkidneyday.nl

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Celebrating Global Money Week on Euronext Brussels

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Euronext celebrates Global Money Week with a week-long series of partnership events and bell ringing ceremonies globally that highlights initiatives to help improve child and youth’s financial education. Euronext Brussels’ partner is Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) which serves as a platform to align and support Global Money Week activities all over the world in coordination with national financial platform committees in every country.

Therefore Ignacio Bianco of Child & Youth Finance International rang the Opening Bell in Brussels on 12 March 2014 in the presence of student Sebastiaan Duivenvoorde. Representatives of  the European Banking Federation,  the European Association of Cooperative Banks,  Mastercard, World Savings Bank Institute, FSMA and EuroChild were also invited on the podium of the Bell Ceremony.

The Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool, the Karel de Grote Hogeschool Antwerp and the “Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg” (KHLim) were invited as well for this special occasion.

The Bell Ceremony was followed by a presentation for the students on the Role of the Stock Exchange in the Financing of the Companies by Vincent Van Dessel, CEO of Euronext Brussels.

Child and Youth Finance International opens Global Money Week 2014 by sounding the gong

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Trading at Euronext Amsterdam is festively opened today by Dutch high schools students and Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) as part of Global Money Week 2014. Global Money Week is a global campaign raising awareness with children, youth, parents and teachers on the importance of children’s access to financial education and safe bank accounts.

CYFI is a non-profit organization and global multi-stakeholder network leading the world’s largest movement on child and youth finance. They sound the gong together with students from the Spinozalyceum in Amsterdam, the Herman Wesselink College in Amstelveen and representatives from Aflatoun, de Consumentenbond, the Dutch Central Bank (DNB), Free Press Unlimited, ICS, ING Group, The Dutch Bankers Association (NVB), and Nibud.

For more information: www.globalmoneyweek.org en www.childfinance.org

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King William I Foundation opens trading at Beursplein 5

Mariette van Empel, Director of Climate, Air and Sound at the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment and jury member of the King William I Plaque for Sustainable Entrepreneurship, opens trading by sounding the gong.

The gong also marks the announcement of the nominees for the King William I Award and King William I Plaque 2014. The Foundation awards distinctive entrepreneurship. The King William I Foundation aims to provide the national economy with new impulses and at the same time increase regard for the Dutch industry. The festive award ceremony will take place on Tuesday 13 May at De Nederlandsche Bank in the presence of Her Royal Highness Queen Máxima.

For more information: www.kw1prijs.nl

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Gong marks start of The Week of Health and Welfare

Comedian André van Duin and rapper Yes-R accompany Nyncke Bouma, board member of ZorgZijn Werkt, when she sounds the gong to open trading.

From 10-15 March 2014, almost 2.000 organizations in healthcare and social work open their doors to the general public. Local residents, students, the unemployed and all other interested parties can experience how health and social care really works. The Week of Health and Social Work precedes the fourteenth national “Open Dag van Zorg en Welzijn” that is to be held on Saturday 15 March.

For more information: www.weekvanzorgenwelzijn.nl en www.zorgenwelzijnplein.nl

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Euronext Brussels celebrates International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, Euronext Brussels opens trading with Arlene McCarthy MEP and Vice President of the Economic and Monetary Affairs. She is accompanied by Sonja Rottiers, Chairwoman of WOMAN ON BOARD and other female leaders and senior executives representing different  companies. Delhaize and Umicore will be highlighted on the podium because they are elected by Vigeo as the best performing Belgian companies on promoting diversity on the workplace.

The bell ceremony is followed by a conference with guest speakers Prof.  Bruno Colmant from Partner Roland Berger Strategy and the Vlerick Business School, Robert van der Eijk, Senior Vice President of Capgemini Consulting Belgium and Saskia Van Uffelen, Chief Executive Officer of Bull.

Euronext Amsterdam celebrates International Women’s Day 2014

Euronext markets in Brussels, Paris, Lisbon and Amsterdam open in honor of this year’s International Women’s Day. Founder of The NextWomen, Simone Brummelhuis, sounds the gong in Amsterdam.

The NextWomen is a community of investors, entrepreneurs and advisors and launches The NextWomen Crowd Fund on March 7. This investment fund encourages female investors and entrepreneurs. Members of the community visit Beursplein 5 and attend the gong ceremony.

For more information: www.thenextwomen.com

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Euronext Lisbon celebrates International Women’s Day 2014

In Lisbon the market will be opened by female employees and CEO of Euronext Lisbon Luís Laginha de Sousa. The ceremony follows a gymnastics class opened to all our employees, to raise awareness for the need of a healthier life and a better balance between work and personal life.

Euronext Paris celebrates International Women’s Day 2014

Euronext is celebrating International Women's Day on March 7th 2014 with a bell ceremony opening the trading day in Paris, followed by a conference on the theme of “Entrepreneurship: Women and risk-taking.”

Paris Saint Cloud Stade Français, a national women's volleyball team, will visit Euronext Paris for the opening of trading to highlight the risk of choosing a career as a professional athlete, as well as the role of women in sport.

The conference will be debated by Véronique Morali, (Présidente du directoire, Webedia Allociné) Viviane de Beaufort, (Professeure , ESSEC Business School)  Inès de Dinechin, (Advisor, Lyxor Asset Management) Nicole Notat (Présidente Directrice Générale, Vigeo) and Agnès Touraine (Future Présidente de l’IFA) and will be moderated by Delphine Liou (BFM Business).
Vigeo) and Agnès Touraine (Future Présidente de l’IFA) and moderated by Delphine Liou (BFM Business).

Financial Information Services Division start tweedaags congres met gongslag

Financial Information Services Division (FISD) luidt de gong als startschot voor haar congres gehouden te Beursplein 5.

FISD is een non-profit organisatie dat een neutraal platform biedt aan de wereldwijde financiële informatie-industrie. De leden zijn market data consumenten waaronder banken, handelaren, hedge funds en beleggingsondernemingen, content providers waaronder beurzen, persbureaus en geautomatiseerde handelssystemen, en leveranciers zoals market data verkopers, software ontwikkelaars en adviesbureaus. Managing Director van FISD, Tom Davin, luidt de gong.

Meer informatie vindt u op: www.fisd.net

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Dutch Burns Foundation sounds gong and calls attention to young burn victims

Ambassador of the Dutch Burns Foundation, Tess Glimmerveen, opens trading by sounding the gong. The Dutch Burns Foundation calls attention to the many young burn victims who are admitted to the three burn treatment centres every year.

The Dutch Burns Foundation says accidents with hot tea and coffee are still all too common. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can order a free booklet in which first aid is explained, and useful tips to create a safer environment for children.

For more information: www.brandwondenstichting.nl/waaier

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Rabobank Foundation sounds the gong to celebrate 40th anniversary

Rabobank Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, Pierre van Hedel, director of the Rabobank Foundation, sounds the gong together with Youth Sport Fund and Youth Culture Fund.

Rabobank Foundation wants to offer people the prospect of a better life, using donations, loans, knowledge and skills. In over 20 countries in Asia, Africa and South America, the foundation supports a variety of cooperatives. In The Netherlands, Rabobank Foundation is helping to increase the number of local Youth Sports and Culture Funds. Through this partnership, an increasing number of children living in poverty get the chance to fully participate in society.

For more information: www.rabobankfoundation.nl

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White Ribbon NL calls attention to Safe Motherhood by sounding gong

On March 8, White Ribbon NL organizes her yearly Dinner for Safe Motherhood. Chairman Myrte de Geus sounds the gong to mark this occasion.

Every day, 800 women die due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Nearly all of these maternal deaths are preventable with good medical care. White Ribbon NL is an advocacy organisation of volunteers that aspires to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for all women. This year, White Ribbon NL has joined forces with African health organisation AMREF Flying Doctors. The white ribbon is the international symbol for Safe Motherhood.

For more information: www.whiteribbon.nl and www.amref.nl

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ING sounds gong for Amsterdam Career Days 2014

March 3rd marks the beginning of the 19th edition of the Amsterdam Career Days. Main sponsor ING and the committee of eight students, from study associations Sefa (UvA) and Aureus (VU), visit Euronext Amsterdam.

The largest career event in its kind takes place from March 3-6. Through presentations , cases, trainings and individual meetings, students will get the chance to get in touch with 58 leading companies, including main sponsor ING. Committee chairman, Emil Rijcken, sounds the gong. Other main sponsors are Pon, Liander en HP.

For more information: www.acd.nu

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Euronext welcomes GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) on Euronext Paris

Philippe Berterottière, President and Chief Executive Officer of GTT, opens the European trading day in Paris

GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) is the world leader in cryogenic membrane containment systems used in the shipbuilding industry for the transport of LNG.

For over 50 years, GTT has offered to its customers technologies which allow them to optimize storage space and reduce the construction and operation costs of ships or tanks equipped with these systems. GTT operates in four sectors: LNGCs (Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers), FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading units), FSRUs (Floating Storage and Regasification units) and onshore storage tanks.

Rintje Ritsma sounds gong for KPN Dutch Allround & Sprint speed skating championships

This winter, the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam is transformed into the ‘Coolste Baan van Nederland’, a Grand Oval 400 meter ice rink. Co-initiator Rintje Ritsma opens trading in honor of this occasion.

Sponsor KPN (ticker symbol: KPN)offers skating fans, their customers and employees the experience of ice skating in a historic sporting environment. From 28 February through 2 March 2014, the ‘Coolste Baan van Nederland’ has been designated by the KNSB as the location for the KPN NK Allround & Sprint.

For more information: www.coolstebaanvannederland.nl

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Richard Krajicek and winner ABN AMRO Young Talent Trophy sound gong

Richard Krajicek, founder of the Richard Krajicek Foundation, sounds the gong together with the winner of the ABN AMRO Young Talent Trophy.

The ABN AMRO Young Talent Trophy is a yearly tennis tournament for children between the ages of 10 and 12. Children who are not members of a tennis club get the chance to shine in a major tournament in front of a large audience. The sports leaders of our playgrounds put teams together and organized preliminaries. The final is played at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam.

The Richard Krajicek Foundation, that was founded 16 years ago, develops playgrounds in densely populated areas to stimulate youth to exercise. In doing so, the Foundation not only promotes health, but also social opportunities and social safety for youngsters living in the area. With the support of the business community, funding organizations and local governments, more than 100 playgrounds have so far been realized.

For more information: www.krajicek.nl

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