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A-Tec: Bad News from China
Because of a joint venture gone insolvent in China in 2008, there are unpaid claims for about € 15m against the Austrian A-Tec.
February 8, 2011
Atrium Terminates Trust Agreements with Meinl
The US-American/Israeli fund Atrium terminates trust agreements with the Austrian Meinl Bank AG under the 2003 and 2005 bonds due to “important reasons”.
February 3, 2011
Austria's Credit Industry Appeals to the Constitutional Court
The price gains tax introduced as of January 1, 2011 encounters legal resistance. The Banking Division of the Chamber of Commerce announced a complaint of unconstitutionality.
February 2, 2011
AvW Trial: Eight Years in Prison
An 8 years imprisonment sentence was imposed on the founder and CEO of AvW Group, Wolfgang Auer-Welsbach,
February 1, 2011
Skylink: Judicial Investigations are Presently being Conducted
The final report of the Audit Court on the Vienna International Airport Skylink project has been submitted. Criticism is devastating. Criminal investigations are starting.
February 1, 2011
Atrium: "Meinl Exploited its Position as a Trustee”
After the repayment of the convertible bond to the Austrian Meinl Bank, the real estate funds considers the calling as "blatant unlawfulness."
February 1, 2011
Meinl Bank to Cancel Previously Scheduled Bondholder Meeting
According to Atrium, a US/Israeli real estate company, circumstances causing a cross-default event do not subsist anymore.
January 29, 2011
Meinl Bank Continues to Claim Default of Atrium
Meinl Bank: „Atrium zahlt Meinl Bank states: "Contrary to their own announcement Atrium is not paying back the 10.75% convertible bond". Cross default risk remains upright
January 28, 2011
Atrium Repays Convertible Bond to Meinl
The American-Israeli real estate fund Atrium repays the 10.75% 2008 convertible bond to the Austrian Meinl Bank.
January 25, 2011
Ruttenstorfer Fine Confirmed
The fine imposed to the CEO of Austrian OMV, Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer, for market manipulation, remains standing.
January 22, 2011
Atrium Intends to Clarify Purported Event of Default
After the statement of the Austrian Meinl Bank to sue the real estate fund Atrium because of a “default of payment”, Atrium announces its point of view.
January 22, 2011
Meinl Bank: New Attacks Against Atrium
The dispute between the Austrian bank and the American-Israeli real estate fund is getting fiercer. Meinl is calling a bond.
January 21, 2011
Tax Treaty between Austria and Germany
Austria and Germany sign a revision protocol on double taxation agreements to implement the OECD standards of transparency and effective exchange of information.
January 19, 2011
Bank Taxes: „Job Cuts or Price Increase”
According to Michael Ikrath, bank representative of the “Sparkassen”, the new charges for Austrian banks are the highest in Europe.
January 17, 2011
Auer-Welsbach Pleads Not Guilty
The former CEO of the Austrian AvW stays by his actions on the first day of his trial.
January 12, 2011
AvW: Big Lawsuit because of Investment Fraud
One of the largest proceedings in Austrian economic history is being conducted against the former financial services provider AvW.
January 10, 2011
JoWood Sues Former Shareholder
Vienna Stock Exchange listed JoWooD Entertainment AG today filed a law suit demanding payment of an amount of € 2.36m plus interest.
January 5, 2011
MEL: Demand for Higher Quota against Meinl
A lawyer representing the investors calls for an increase of the quota on the occasion of the compromise between Meinl Bank and former MEL investors from 35% to 70%.
January 5, 2011
Atrium Reacts Sharply to Meinl´s Lawsuit
Atrium European Real Estate Ltd comments the recent lawsuit by Meinl Bank: “A desperate response.”
December 31, 2010
Meinl Starts New Actions against Atrium
The exchange of blows between Meinl Bank and Atrium is getting more violent. Meinl Bank is presently filing a claim before the Arbitration Court of the Economic Chamber.
December 29, 2010
Meinl Bank Shows Losses
Due to the elimination of investments, Meinl Bank slips into the red zone. The loss amounts to € 37m.
December 28, 2010
Foundations: Greater Legal Certainty for Founders
A new amendment to Austrian private foundations law allows more clarity for private founders.
December 22, 2010
Meinl against Atrium: Up to 7,000 Lawsuits
The Austrian bank files lawsuits against the successor company of her former real-estate funds MEL.
December 20, 2010
Controversies About S&T Personnel
The chairman of the Vienna-based IT services provider, Thomas Streimelweger sues the supervisory board because of his dismissal, which he allegedly offered.
December 16, 2010
OMV CEO: Insider-process on January27
While the trial date for the CEO of OMV has already been set, many leading personalities express their trust in an open letter.
December 2, 2010
Kneissl: Bankruptcy Application Possible Despite Capital Increase
The traditional Tyrolean ski manufacturer Kneissl is possibly facing lawsuits and bankruptcy applications.
November 25, 2010
Meinl Bank Sues Atrium for € 1.2 billion
After Atrium instituted proceedings for damages against Meinl Bank before the High Court of Justice in London, Meinl Bank responded with a countersuit.
November 23, 2010
AUA Flights to Russia Secured
While the problem of AUA landing rights in Russia has been solved for Lufthansa until March, Austria is being accused of breach of contract by the European Commission.
October 29, 2010
Hypo Group: Dramatic Losses Expected for 2010
The bank has to downsize, and will therefore have to part with many assets, according to the chairman of the board. For 2012, prrofits are expected again.
October 27, 2010
Justice: Powerless Against Accounting Frauds?
A poorly equipped Justice is facing an increasingly complex subject, aggravated by insufficient legal regulation.
October 21, 2010
Insolvencies: Declining Trend for Both Companies and Individuals
KSV expects 10% less insolvencies for 2010, but warns about the consequences of fiscal budget adjustment.
September 28, 2010
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