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Austrian Securities Market and Stock Exchange News and Analysis
Read the latest headlines and breaking news about the Vienna International Stock Exchange and the Austrian securities market (bonds, stocks)
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
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


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-01)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 1, 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


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-29)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 29, 2010
OeNB Governor Nowotny Approves of Ireland Protection Measures

The governor of the Austrian National Bank says the decisions on Ireland and the European stability mechanism are positive.
November 29, 2010
DO & CO Completed Capital Increase

The Capital Increase of Do & Co Restaurants & Catering AG has taken place successfully. The subscription and offer price was set at € 21.90
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


Verbund Completes its € 1bn Capital Increase

Vienna Stock Exchange listed Verbund AG successfully completed its capital increase and placed 39,215,686 new shares.
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


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
Financial Market Authority Strengthens Fight Against Money Laundering

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) wishes more on-site inspections and targeted action against international money laundering
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


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-23)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 23, 2010


OMV Plans to Expand Further in Turkey

The Austrian oil and gas group is still assessing the best form of financing Petrol Ofisi. Further projects in Turkey are being evaluated.
November 22, 2010
IHS: Capital Gains Tax on Securities is Absurd

The introduction of the capital gains tax on securities would encourage speculation rather than contain it, says IHS (Institute for Advanced Studies) Director Felderer. Private investors are the victims
November 22, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-19)

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November 19, 2010


S&T Seeks to Refinance Bonds

The Vienna-based IT service provider wants to have a sound financing basis. New investors are also being sought.
November 19, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-18)

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November 18, 2010
Suspicion of Insider trading: Ruttenstorfer receives support

After the Vienna Public Prosecution's charges against OMV's CEO Ruttenstorfer, the latter now receives support. It is being said that he has merely been "clumsy".
November 18, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-17)

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November 17, 2010


A-Tec: New Hopes with Ronny Pecik?

Pecik, a former associate of Kovats might get again into A-Tec. Several years ago, the investors separated because of differences.
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


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-15)

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November 15, 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
ATX: Institutional Investors Remain a Central Component

According to a study from Ipreo, especially Anglo American institutional investors are involved in ATX companies in addition to Austrian investors.
November 15, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-12)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 12, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-11)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange. Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
November 11, 2010


Basel III: Banks Expect Lower Profits

Private banks will have to adjust to lower profits because of Basel III regulations..
November 11, 2010
Manner: Slight Decline in Sales and Profits

Sales of the Viennese confectionery manufacturer are 1.4% lower that those of the previous year. Continued high prices of raw materials put pressure on the results.
November 11, 2010


Standard & Poor’s: Austria's Credit Rating at Risk

The reasons for such gloomy prospects are not problems with the banks or domestic companies, but rather the demographic situation threaten Austria's credit rating.
November 11, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-10)

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November 10, 2010
Sharp decline in Creation of New Foundations

In particular, legal uncertainty and abolished tax advantages cause the creation of fewer foundations in Austria.
November 10, 2010


Verbund: Further Expansion in Turkey

The power company intends to increase its presence in the rapidly growing Turkish market. But above all, investments will be made in Austria.
November 10, 2010
OMV Announces Results of January – September 2010

Austria´s biggest company posts a strong operating performance compared to previous year.
November 10, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-09)

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November 9, 2010
Immofinanz Starts Share Repurchase Program

Immofinanz buys back shares to refinance its convertible bonds. The program´s volume is estimated to € 137m.
November 9, 2010
Intercell AG: Losses Doubled, Positive Outlook

Today, Vienna-based Intercell AG announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2010 and presented changes to the Management Board.
November 9, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-08)

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November 8, 2010
Bank Boss Confirms: Bank Tax will be Passed on to Customers

Massive criticism of the federal government is also coming now from the boss of Raiffeisen Zentralbank (RZB). Bank customers will have to bear both the bank tax and the securities tax.
November 8, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-11-06)

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November 6, 2010
Magna: Significant Increase in Sales and Earnings

Magna International Inc. today reported financial results for nine months ended September 30, 2010.
November 5, 2010
Strabag: Time is Running Out for Deripaska

The re-entry of Deripaska into the largest Austrian construction group is to be fixed still this weekend. His comeback has been expected for several weeks.
November 5, 2010


Inheritances: A Trillion in the Next 30 Years

The next generation will inherit assets of 80,000 euro per capita.
November 5, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Today´s Winners and Losers (2010-11-04)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange
November 4, 2010


Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers of Today

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange
November 3, 2010