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Triple-A Rating: Treichl vs. Nowotny
The Chairman of the Erste Group is not convinced anymore by Austria's financial policy; the Governor of the National Bank however, still stands on "AAA".
December 3, 2010
Stable Recovery of Austrian Economy
The Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB, Austrial National Bank) is assuming a growth of the economy of 1.9% for 2010. Further acceleration is possible for subsequent years.
December 3, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-03)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 3, 2010
Vienna Stock Exhange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-02)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 2, 2010
Equity Requirements of Austrian Banks are € 18 billion
Due to the new Basel III regulations, Austrian banks will need a much stronger capital base by 2019. The estimation is € 15 billion to € 18 billion.
December 2, 2010
U.S. Sees Money Laundering Activities at Austrian Banks
Wikileaks has published notes of the U.S. Embassy in Vienna. There were allegedly money exchanges between Austrian banks and criminals.
December 2, 2010
Bawag is Profitable Again
The Austrian bank Bawag PSK, now owned by the U.S. fund Cerberus, is to have profits again this year: € 100m are expected.
December 2, 2010
aws is Commited to the Promotion of Technology
The Austrian development bank aws (austria wirtschaftservice) provides staffing and strategic action steps in order to implement innovative and technological trends.
December 1, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-01)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 1, 2010
Kaufmann Group Builds for € 130 Million in Zagreb
The real estate Kaufmann group from Linz starts its second major project in the Croatian capital. The investment volume amounts to € 130 million.
November 30, 2010
Erste Group is Holding Repayment of Public Funds
The participation capital granted by the State following the bank crisis will only be paid back by the Erste Group after specifications of Basel III are set.
November 30, 2010
The Budget is Finally Set
After weeks of discussions about the 2011Austrian Federal Budget, the final details were announced today. There are very few amendments to the original project.
November 30, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-30)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 30, 2010
Massive Lay Offs at Hypo Group
The still ailing Carinthian bank restructures the leasing division. 500 jobs are being cut.
November 30, 2010
Bank Austria: Growth Potential for Real Estate in Romania and Bulgaria
Despite the signs of economic revival, Bulgaria and Romania markets are still largely being ignored by international investors, says Bank Austria.
November 29, 2010
Government Adapts Capital Gains Tax on Securities
Taxation will be implemented from October 1; loss compensation is allowed. There are no essential changes however.
November 29, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-26)
Daily News Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 26, 2010
Vienna Insurance Group Takes a 100% Stake in TBIH
VIG now realizes an increased involvement in Turkey, Ukraine and Georgia.
November 26, 2010
Uniqa Records Sharp Rise in Premiums and Profit
Premiums went up by 10.2% to €4,655 m. Life insurance drives growth, with premiums up by 18.7% Profit increases by 142.7% to €103 m.
November 26, 2010
Polbank: Intesa Bids, Raiffeisen Still in the Race
In the battle for the takeover of the Polish private bank Polbank, the Italian Intesa has already placed a bid. No comments are being made by Raiffeisen.
November 25, 2010
Risk Exposure of Austrian Banks: € 32 billion
The volume that Austria's banks hold at the moment in the altogether not risk-free PIIGS countries (Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece), is € 32 billion.
November 25, 2010
aws Has Expansion Plans
The state-owned SME financing agency aws will double its fund volume to € 160 million, and extend its investments.
November 25, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-25)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 25, 2010
S Immo Records Profits Again
Vienna-based Sparkassen Immobilien AG records a successful operating performance in the first three quarters of 2010 after the weak year 2009.
November 25, 2010
CA Immo Returns Back to Black
CA Immo presents its Q3 Results: strong increase in EBIT to € 134.6m (2009: € -6.1m), net income grew to € 13.5m (2009: € -78.3m).
November 25, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-24)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 24, 2010
Wiener Privatbank SE Announces Q1-Q3 2010 Results
Wiener Privatbank records slightly decreasing results
November 24, 2010
Conwert Announces Q1-Q3 2010 Results
The Vienna-based real estate company records a good business development and a significant increase in earnings.
November 24, 2010
AE&E Files Insolvency Application
After weeks of negotiations between AE&E's creditor and the banks, no continuation is possible. Talks ended without reaching an agreement.
November 24, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-23)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 23, 2010
Management Board of UNIQA Versicherungen AG as of 1 July 2011
The Supervisory Board of UNIQA AG decided to expand the Management Board to include Hartwig Löger, Wolfgang Kindl and Kurt Svoboda as of 1 July 2011.
November 23, 2010
ECO Business-Immobilien AG Announces Q1-Q3 2010 Results
Vienna-based ECO Business-Immobilien AG records a fivefold increase in Group EBIT to € 25.0 m for the first three quarters of 2010.
November 23, 2010
Lending Rates of Domestic Banks Significantly Lower Than in the Euro Area
The lending interest rates for private households and businesses have risen recently. But despite this, rates are more advantageous than in other euro-countries.
November 23, 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
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-22)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 22, 2010
Atrium Announces Q1-Q3 2010 Results
Atrium European Real Estate, a real estate company focused on CEE countries, leaves the red and records a strong operational performance.
November 22, 2010
Volksbanken Group Announces Q3 Results
Österreichische Volksbanken-AG Group (VBAG) returns on a positive growth path. The turnaround has been successfully completed.
November 22, 2010
BKS and BTV Show Profit Growth
The two sister banks report strong profits. Expectations are cautiously optimistic.
November 22, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-19)
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November 19, 2010
UniCredit: Expansion to the Czech Republic, Poland and Turkey
UniCredit’s subsidiary Bank Austria functions as an Eastern Europe Holding. 40% of the net income of the group comes from the region by now.
November 19, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-18)
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November 18, 2010
Allianz Austria Announces Q1-Q3 2010 Results
With good results for the first nine months, both in the investment and the core business, Allianz could increase the net operating result by 27.3%.
November 18, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-17)
Daily News-Flash from tthe Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 17, 2010
Warimpex Announces Results of Q1-Q3 2010
Upward trend continues in the third quarter of 2010: Sales up by 21 percent.
November 17, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-16)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 16, 2010
Oberbank Announces Results for Third Quarter 2010
Due to the expansion of interest and commission income and a stable cost structure, Oberbank has achieved an excellent result.
November 16, 2010
Merger Between Volksbanken and Investkredit
The merger between the Österreichischen Volksbanken AG (ÖVAG) and Investkredit, the subsidiary acquired in 2005, shall be in effect by July.
November 16, 2010
Hypo Tirol Regroups
The Tyrolean Hypo Bank AG is planning a new market direction, staff restructuring and financial consolidation.
November 16, 2010
Austria's Exposure in Ireland: 3.4 Billion Euro
Since September 2009, Austrian banks have halved their exposure in Ireland. The most affected countries are the United Kingdom and Germany.
November 15, 2010
C-Quadrat Investment AG Reports Q1-3/2010 Results
The fund management company records increasing income as well as rising profits.
November 15, 2010
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