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)

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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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November 24, 2010

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

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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)

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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)

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November 12, 2010

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

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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)

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November 4, 2010

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers of Today

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November 3, 2010

4.25% Kapsch TrafficCom Bonds Successfully Placed

Kapsch TrafficCom AG (ISIN AT000KAPSCH9), listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange in the prime market segment, successfully placed corporate bonds with a tenor of seven years and a volume of Euro 75 million.

November 3, 2010

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers of Today (2010-11-02)

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November 2, 2010

Risk of Default of Federal Investments for 330 Million Euro

The State bought high-risk securities in 2007 and 2008. These show a high risk of default since the financial crisis. The State wants to get rid of these securities by next year.

October 29, 2010

Vienna Stock Exchange: Today´s Winners and Losers

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange.

October 28, 2010

Tax on Securities’ Profits: Financial Industry in a Rage

The tax is targeted at the middle class, but it means especially an administrative burden and creates competitive disadvantages, according to the industry.

October 28, 2010