British Reporter

Excellent performance in 2007

The FINANCIAL -- Lufthansa has again qualified for inclusion in the internationally recognised Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. The index, which is compiled by Zurich-based SAM Sustainable Asset Management Indexes GmbH, lists companies whose management strategies take account not only of economic

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

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WORLD

First Fundamentals-Based ETFS Launch on London Stock Exchange

The FINANCIAL -- Spa ETF Plc (Spa) last week became the second provider to join the UK’s expanding Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market this month, issuing the first ETFs on the London Stock Exchange to track quantitatively-driven indices. Spa’s three ETFs join

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

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WORLD

Electronic trades surge 141 per cent during August

The FINANCIAL -- A combination of market volatility, the introduction of TradElect and recent enhancements to the volume discount scheme contributed to a surge in trading volumes on SETS, the London Stock Exchange’s electronic order book, during August.

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

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INTERVIEW

HSBC enters strategic relationship with top Vietnam insurer

The FINANCIAL -- HSBC has entered into an agreement to acquire a 10 per cent stake in Vietnam's leading insurance and financial services group, Vietnam Insurance Corporation (Bao Viet), for VND4,121 billion (approximately US$255 million) as a result of which HSBC becomes

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

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WORLD

Global Compact Launches New Visual Identity

The FINANCIAL -- Following the first comprehensive review of its branding, the United Nations Global Compact today launched a new visual identity, including a new Global Compact logo. The design was developed after extensive consultations with Global Compact participants and local networks.

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

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Georgia

Georgia soon to join European Internet network

The FINANCIAL -- A leading internet provider Caucasus Online is launching a century project for the development of the Georgian internet network. The project is to be finished in 2008. It will enable Georgia to join the European internet. More importantly, Georgia

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

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Economic

Euro area annual inflation down to 1.7%

The FINANCIAL -- Euro area1 annual inflation was 1.7% in August 20072, down from 1.8% in July. A year earlier the rate was 2.3%. Monthly inflation was 0.1% in August 2007. EU3 annual inflation was 1.9% in August 2007, down from 2.0%

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

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Georgia

Energo Pro To Invest $417 Million In The Economy Of Georgia

During 5 years, the amount of investments of the Czech Company Energo Pro in the economy of Georgia will total $417 million. Irji Krushina, chairman of Supervisory Council at the Company Energo Pro Georgia, declared about it at the press conference on

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

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Business

Euro area and EU27 employment up by 0.5%

The FINANCIAL -- The seasonally adjusted number of persons employed in the euro area1 (EA13) rose by 0.5% (776 000 persons) during the second quarter of 2007, according to provisional national accounts estimates published by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

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Georgia

News on the Movie Business in Tbilisi

The FINANCIAL -- Amirani Movie Theatre in Tbilisi plans to become a multiplex from 2008, while Rustaveli Movie Theatre, competing with Amirani, plans to launch movies dubbed in the Georgian language. According to Natia Meparishvili, PR & Advertising Manager of Amirani Movie

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2007

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