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CEE-Initiative: Strengthening Investment Fund Business in Central- and Eastern Europe (CEE)
The Hungarian association BAMOSZ and the Austrian association VÖIG initiated a closer collaboration and tighter co-operation between fund associations in CEE, the so-called „CEE Initiative“. The member associations of the „CEE Initiative“ are (in alphabetical order): Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
June 16, 2014
TTIP-Myths and Realities According to AmCham Austria
The American Chamber of Commerce in Austria (AmCham Austria) promotes the expansion and strengthening of trade and commerce relations between Austria and the US. Talks on a future EU-US trade deal started in July 2013 and are set to continue throughout 2014. The talks are part of a trade and investment deal, known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP.
June 3, 2014
Austria: Western Balkans Representatives are Meeting in Vienna
The Western Balkans Conference and the Central European Initiative (CEI) Ministerial Meeting are currently discussing questions regarding the EU enlargement, the role of the EU as a peace project and the economic situation in the Western Balkans.
June 3, 2014
BSH Vienna is Partially Taken Over by German BSH Group
With the goal of strengthening its international market presence, the TROX Group acquired parts of BSH Group.
May 31, 2014
Switzerland: IMD Releases the World Competitiveness Yearbook Ranking 2014
The US leads, Europe recovers, and big emerging markets struggle.
May 22, 2014
Austrian Oberbank Shines in Hungary
Austrian Oberbank bucks the trend of terminating business activity in Hungary. Instead, the financial institute plans on growing in one of the most difficult markets in Europe.
May 22, 2014
Austrian Prinzhorn Holding to Invest Massively in Hungary
Prinzhorn Holding will build its own power plant in Hungary to supply its paper factory in Dunaujvaros.
May 21, 2014
S IMMO AG: Offer to Exchange S IMMO INVEST Participating Certificates to Open Tomorrow
Vienna based real-estate developing Company S Immo AG announces its offer to exchange S IMMO INVEST participating certificates for bonds.
May 20, 2014
Exporttag: Meet All Austrian Trade Delegates at the Export Day 2014
On June 24, the Export Day (Exporttag) of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) will take place in Vienna. Economic delegates from all over the world will be present.
May 20, 2014
Journalism Prize “Writing for CEE 2014” Inviting Submissions
Journalists from all over Europe are invited to submit entries.
May 19, 2014
Czech Republic: Rosatom to Complete Temelin?
Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom presented an offer to complete the units of the Czech nuclear power plant Temelin.
May 12, 2014
MOL Group Acquires 208 Filling Stations in Three CEE Countries
MOL Group’s retail network grows to almost 2,000 service stations across 11 countries. The Group’s market presence expands significantly in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania. Retail network expansion further strengthens MOL Group’s role in CEE.
May 9, 2014
German Retailer Metro Faces Massive Losses in CEE
Sales in CEE declined 14.8 percent last year for German retail and wholesale enterprise Metro Group.
May 9, 2014
Michelin to Downsize in Hungary
French tyre producer Michelin announced to shut down ist tyre plant in Budapest and relocate to Romania.
May 9, 2014
MOL: Oil Supply to Hungary not Endangered
According to Hungarian oil and gas enterprise MOL, the supply to Hungary is not endangered by the delivery stop of Russian oild products passing through Ukraine.
May 9, 2014
Calls for European Energy Union Become Louder
Polish PM Tusk called for a European energy union. His Hungarian counterpart supports the idea.
May 9, 2014
Austria DIY Chain BauMax Avoided Insolvency
Austrian leading DIY chain bauMax announced cost saving programs as part of its restructuring measures in Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia. BauMax intends to focus on profitable business locations only.
May 9, 2014
EU Enlargement: A Success Story for Central Europe
Austria is one of the main beneficiaries of the EU enlargement of 2004.
April 30, 2014
Raiffeisen Bank International AG - SWOT Analysis & Company Report May 2014
This new report contains in depth information and data about Raiffeisen Bank International AG and its operations and markets. It contains an overview, business and strategy description, financial ratios, valuation & forecast data and a SWOT analysis.
April 25, 2014
„Brussels Must Reconsider Enlargement Policy“
Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sebastian Kurz criticized the EU´s approach towards Ukraine. However, the EU has to develop further.
April 25, 2014
Erste Group Bank AG: Full Year 2013 Company Report has been Published by FriedlResearch
Published in April 2014, this report contains in depth information and data about Erste Group and its operations and markets. It contains a company overview, business and strategy description, financial ratios, valuation & forecasts, plus a SWOT analysis.
April 15, 2014
Erste Group to be Relocated to the Czech Republic?
CEO of Erste Group, Andreas Treichl, has informed Czech President Milos Zeman about the bank’s intention to move to Prague in the coming years.
April 9, 2014
Hungarian Electorial Law Supports Major Parties
Orban is the clear winner of the parliamentary elections in Hungary. He stressed that there are no more conflicts with the EU than any other member state had.
April 7, 2014
RBI to Shut Down Affiliates on Crimea
The Ukrainian affiliate of Raffeisen Bank International (RBI) is closing all its affiliate on Crimea until mid-April.
April 7, 2014
Hungary: Clear Victory for Orban
Today, Hungary has held parliamentary elections. Despite controversial and radical reforms, Prime Minister Orban was confirmed.
April 6, 2014
Hungary: Orban Faces Re-Election
Tomorrow, Sunday, Hungary holds national elections. Despite the difficult economic frame conditions in Hungary, the centre-right government is expected to be confirmed for the next four years.
April 5, 2014
Hungary: Fidesz Considered Winners of Elections
The governing party Fidesz under Prime Minister Viktor Orban is expected to become the clear winner of the parliamentary elections on Sunday.
April 3, 2014
Hungary: OTP Approaches Acquisition of MKB
MKB, the Hungarian loss-making affiliate of German regional lender BayernLB, is approaching its acquisition by the biggest lender OTP.
April 3, 2014
Oberbank: Slow Expansion Strategy to be Continued
The Austrian regional bank starts to enter the stage in two German states. The net income has reached a new record level.
April 2, 2014
Hungary Receives € 10bn Loan from Russia
Hungary´s government has signed a loan agreement with Russia. Budapest wants to finance the enlargement of the Paks nuclear power plant.
April 2, 2014
CEE: Economy Could Become More Vulnerable to Crimea Crisis
If the political crisis in Crimea aggravates negative effects in the economy could soon become evident.
April 2, 2014
Hypo Group: Settlement Rejected by BayernLB
The majority stockholder of BayernLB, the former parent company of Hypo Group Alpe Adria, is not willing to negotiate about a settlement with the Austrian problem bank.
April 1, 2014
Hungarian Recovery Remains Shaky
Last year, Hungary´s government successfully managed the economic turnaround. Nevertheless, Hungary´s growth remains artificial.
March 31, 2014
Conwert to Withdraw from CESEE
The Vienna-listed real estate group wants to sell its assets in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. The sales proceeds are expected to reach up to € 200m.
March 29, 2014
RBI to Keep Hungarian and Ukrainian Affiliates?
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) considers keeping its affiliates in Hungary and Ukraine.
March 27, 2014
BayernLB Threatens Hypo Group with Damage Claims
BayernLB, former parent company of Hypo Group Alpe Adria International, is threatening to claim damages from its former affiliate.
March 26, 2014
Hungary: 20th Consecutive Interest Rate Cut
The Hungarian central bank has cut the key interest rate by 10 basis points to 2.6 percent.
March 26, 2014
Hungary: Orban Striving to Become PM Again
In an attempt to gain another four years as head of the government Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban praises the country’s achievements in the past years since his Fidesz party came into power.
March 26, 2014
Low Inflation Still No Threat to CEE
Currencies in CEE should not be affected by low inflation, according to Erste Group.
March 19, 2014
Hungary: Jurisdiction Affects FX Loans and Banks
Hungary’s constitutional court will exert influence on FX loans.
March 18, 2014
CEE Countries Condemn Russian Intervention in Ukraine
Foreign Ministers of the Visegrad countries (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary) want to strengthen the EU defense policy. Poland intensifies its military cooperation with the U.S.
March 8, 2014
Hungary: OTP Bank’s Profits Vanished by Provisions and Taxes
A decrease on the operating profit, increasing risk provisions and taxes drained almost all profits made in the fourth quarter last year.
March 7, 2014
Polish Financial Market Proves Strong
The financial market in Poland is resistant towards negative impacts resulting from the current political crisis in neighbor country Ukraine.
March 5, 2014
UNIQA Insurance Group New in the ATX
The ATX Committee decided to include the two companies, UNIQA Insurance Group and Flughafen Wien to the ATX today.
March 5, 2014
Poland: Banks Expected to Preserve Ratings
According to US rating agency Standard&Poor;’s, Polish banks will be able to keep their credit ratings this year.
March 4, 2014
Raiffeisen Bank International Postpones Sale of Ukrainian Affiliate
Due to the extremely tense situation in Ukraine, the second-largest lender in CESEE (Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe) has stopped the sale of Aval Bank.
March 3, 2014
Hungarian Property Market Crisis Sharpens
In 2013, the building activity in the residential property sector fell dramatically. A soon recovery is more than unlikely.
March 1, 2014
Polish Currency Suffers from Instability in Ukraine
The Polish Zloty has become weaker because of the political instability in Ukraine.
February 28, 2014
Hungary: Customers Fleeced by Banks
For the first time in three years Hungarian commercial banks have returned to profitability. However, extra cost, caused by political circumstances, was passed on to clients.
February 26, 2014