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Hypo Group to be Renamed after Sale
After the closing of the sale future owner of Hypo Group Alpe Adria Sanjeev Kanoria from the UK with Indian origins intends to rename Hypo Group.
October 31, 2013
Austria: FMA Approves of Sale of Hypo Group
The Financial Market Authority has given green light for the selling of Austrian problem bank Hypo Alpe Adria to Indian Srei Group.
October 9, 2013
World Bank: 47 Banking Crises in the Past 40 Years
47 banking crises that have struck 116 countries in the past 40 years - World Bank
October 8, 2013
Hypo: New Risky Loan Agreements Even in 2012
According to the EU Commission, risky loans were granted by ailing Hypo Group even in 2012.
September 3, 2013
Hypo: Half-Year Results Expected August 28
In order to be able and balance, nationalized Hypo Group required € 700m in capital by the Austrian state.
August 27, 2013
Erdogan Considers Leaving U.N.
Turkey´s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan puts pressure on the United Nations. The representation of the Security Council is not balanced, Erdogan criticizes.
August 26, 2013
Austrian Division of Hypo Alpe Adria Managed to Turn A Profit
In the past half year the Austrian division of nationalized bank Hypo Group made small profits.
August 20, 2013
Austria: Kranebitter to Leave Hypo Group
After three and a half years, Gottwald Kranebitter steps back as CEO of nationalized Hypo Alpe Adria. Tax payers are left with a burden running in the billions in the years to come.
August 19, 2013
EU: Current Account with Russia Deep in the Red
EU27 current account surplus came at € 29.1 bn in the first quarter of 2013.
July 18, 2013
Hypo Group: CESEE Units to be Sold Until Mid-2015
The threatened compulsory sale of nationalized Hypo Alpe Adria Group by the EU Commission until the end of this year, was, according to information by the Finance Ministry, fended off. An additional burden of € 2bn might await the Austrian taxpayers.
July 1, 2013
Hypo Group: Commisson Against Extension of Deadline
Austria will in all probability not be granted an extension of the deadline for the winding down of Hypo Alpe Adria. This was announced by EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia
June 26, 2013
WKO Export Day in Vienna
On June 20, 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.
June 8, 2013
Hypo Group: Possible Deductions from Selling Price
The new British-Indian Owner of Hypo Group is to pay only € 32m for the time being.
June 5, 2013
Austria: Hypo Alpe Adria Group and Anadi Financial Holdings Pte. Ltd. Signed Deal
After a successful restructuring of the bank the signing is an important step towards the privatization of the banking institute.
May 31, 2013
Hypo: Contract Could Be Signed Today
Today the Austrian affiliate of Hypo Group could be transferred to the property of Indian Srei Group. The company is a fast-growing listed enterprise with around 30,000 clients.
May 31, 2013
Hypo Group to Sell Austrian Affiliate
On Friday the deal of nationalized Hypo Bank’s Austrian affiliate will finally be sealed. Indian Srei Group will become the new owner in all likelyhood. The company will pay € 60m to € 70m.
May 29, 2013
Austria: Faymann Positive About Extension for Hypo Group
Chancellor Werner Faymann presented himself restrained yet confident about the extension granted by the Commission regarding the deadline for the winding-down of Hypo Alpe Adria Group.
May 24, 2013
Nowotny: Decision About Bad Bank for Hypo Not Essential Right Now
The Governor of Austrian’s National Bank confirms that the result for the ailing Hypo Group will not be “good” due to the losses that have amounted over the past years.
May 23, 2013
Srei Group to Offer € 65.6m for Hypo
The Indian Srei Group offers € 65.5m for Austrian Hypo affiliate.
May 22, 2013
Austria: Preliminary Results on Hypo Group Expected Next Week
Hypo Group’s task force, appointed by the government, will present the preliminary corner marks next week.
May 17, 2013
Austria: New Bidder for Hypo Group
Apart from Indian Srei Group, a new interested party has entered the match for the ailing banking institute.
May 16, 2013
Indian Srei Group to Acquire Austrian Hypo?
Austria is looking for a buyer for the domestic Hypo affiliates. Indian Srei Group seems to have good chances.
May 13, 2013
RHI: USA and India as Growth Markets
CEO Franz Struzl considers expanding into India, Russia and the U.S. Investments will reach about € 50m.
December 1, 2012
Nowotny: „CESEE Needs New Growth Model“
Ewald Nowotny, governor of Austria´s National Bank (OeNB), thinks that the current growth model for the region is outdated.
November 26, 2012
RHI Aims to Take Over Orient Refractories
The Austrian producer of refractories plans to expand in India. The investment may have a size of € 80m.
October 29, 2012
RHI Begins to Downsize in Europe
The Austrian refractories company plans to expand in Russia. In Europe, the first factories will be shut down in two years.
October 18, 2012
Voestalpine: No Investments in Europe
Wolfgang Eder, CEO of the Austrian steel company expects that Europe faces a longer phase of stagnation. The steel industry will not recover before mid-2013.
October 12, 2012
India and Austria Sign Agreement on Shipping
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Technology Cooperation in the Shipping and Ports Infrastructure was signed on Wednesday between India and Austria, IBNS reports.
October 5, 2012
Austrian Business Delegation to Visit New Delhi and Mumbai
On the occasion of the official visit of Austrian Federal Minister Doris Bures (Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology) to India, the Austrian Trade Commission organises a high-ranking Austrian business delegation to Delhi and Mumbai.
September 25, 2012
RHI Demonstrates Optimism
The Austrian manufacturer of refractory products expects increasing revenues and a growing EBIT margin.
September 24, 2012
Siemens Austria: Major Contract in India
A consortium led by Siemens Austria was awarded with a contract worth € 290m by the Indian National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC).
August 7, 2012
Siemens Austria to supply Electrical Works to Indian BMM Ispat
The Indian steelmaker BMM Ispat Ltd. ordered the core systems for an electrical steel plant from Siemens VAI Metals Technologies.
July 23, 2012
Austria´s Exports to Asia on the Rise
Last year, Austrian exports totaled € 122bn. Above all, exports to emergin markets Brazil, India and China are growing.
June 21, 2012
Andritz: Remarkable Order Intake in India
The Indian subsidiary of Austrian Andritz Hydro started 2012 on a promising note by getting a number of new contracts in India and abroad.
June 6, 2012
„India and China are not the Problems“
Voestalpine´s CEO Wolfgang Eder thinks that competitors from Turkey, Russia and Ukraine may become problematic for the European steel industry.
June 5, 2012
Solar Heating Specialist TiSUN expands to Asian markets
In 2011 the Austrian company, TiSUN GmbH, established a subsidiary company in Mumbai, TiSUN-EDES Solar (India) Pvt. Ltd., in order to be able to service the vast Asian market more efficiently.
June 1, 2012
Efkon Strengthens its Market Position in India
New projects in India which were won by the Austrian toll solution supplier are worth approx. € 10m.
May 23, 2012
Hungarian Bank Tax May be Abolished
The extraordinary bank tax in Hungary will be halved in 2013 and deleted in 2014, the government said. Austrian banks are relieved.
May 10, 2012
RHI to Acquire Orient Refractories?
The Austrian refractory manufacturer is said to take over the Delhi bases Orient Refractories. The target company denies the rumor.
May 7, 2012
Bajaj Holds 47.2% in KTM
At the end of April, the Indian motor vehicle producer enlarged its stake in the Austrian company from 41% to 47.2%.
May 2, 2012
Cross Industries Still in the Red
Due to interest expenses, the Austrian industrial holding company recorded losses of € 4.5m after € 4.8m in 2010.
April 30, 2012
RHI Pursues Growth Strategy in India
The Austrian RHI AG, the world’s biggest maker of fireproofing ceramics, is pursuing a takeover in India and may start a joint venture in Russia to expand its global reach.
April 21, 2012
Where is Austria´s Gold?
The major part of Austria´s gold reserves should be located in the U.S. The Austrian Central Bank does not answer any questions.
April 10, 2012
Free Float at KTM Declines
The Austrian motor-cycle manufacturer has a free float of only 2.9%. The two main shareholders are CEO Stefan Pierer and the Indian Rajiv Bajaj.
April 6, 2012
Bajaj Increases Stake in KTM
The Indian Investor Rajiv Bajaj now holds a 44.3% share in the Austrian motor-cycle manufacturer.
April 2, 2012
RHI Has Growth Plans
The Austrian producer of fireproof ceramics puts effort into growth. Major investments and acquisitions are planned.
March 7, 2012
Siemens Austria Got Major Order from India
The Indian National Mineral Corporation orders a sintering plant at Siemens VAI. The order volume totals € 120m.
March 1, 2012
Polytec Aims For Expanding in Asia
Friedrich Huemer, CEO of the Austrian automotive supplier, wants to start investments in China and India.
February 27, 2012
KTM With Satisfying Results
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer could increase turnover by 13.4%. EBIT was up by 7.6%, net profits rose by 30.2%.
February 16, 2012
AUA to Withdraw from Mumbai
Due to the increasing price pressure, Austrian Airlines has to focus on new markets. New target markets are Eastern Europe and the Middle East region.
February 13, 2012
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