LGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp. Selected by Eco Wind Power to Provide Gearbox Maintenance ServicesSeptember 28th, 2009 VANCOUVER - LGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp. ("LGC Skyrota" "the Company") (TSX-V: LGS) announced today that its large wind turbine gearbox maintenance division, LGC, has been selected as the preferred supplier of gearbox maintenance services by Eco Wind Power Limited ("Eco Wind Power"), a Dublin-based wind farm operator.
Northern Trust Appoints Head of Nordic SalesSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON and STOCKHOLM -
- Mireille Andersson to be based in new Stockholm office
Northern Trust announced today that it has hired Mireille Andersson to head up sales across the Nordic region from Northern Trust's recently opened office in Stockholm, Sweden. In her new role, Ms.
Northern Trust Opens Branch Office in StockholmSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON and STOCKHOLM -
- Madeleine Senior appointed as managing director
Northern Trust has today opened a branch office in Stockholm, Sweden, extending its offering to Nordic clients. "Northern Trust has been servicing clients in the Nordics for close to 20 years and works with some of the most sophisticated premier institutional funds and investment managers in the region," said Biff Bowman, CEO of Northern Trust in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Northern Trust Global Investments Named Investment Management Firm of the YearAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON -
- Awards held in association with ACQ Finance Magazine
Northern Trust Global Investments (NTGI), the asset management arm of Northern Trust, has been named the Investment Management Firm of the Year at the ACQ Country Awards 2009. The awards, now in their third year, aim to recognise organisations that have performed to exceptional levels during the recent difficult economic climate and this year were presented across 35 geographic regions.
Northern Trust Named Fund of Hedge Funds Administrator of the YearJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Awards held in association with HFMWeek magazine
Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has been awarded the Fund of Hedge Funds Administrator of the Year award at the inaugural HFMWeek Service Provider Awards, held in London in May. The awards recognise companies that have outperformed their peers during 2008-2009 and demonstrated financial progress, growth and genuine innovation.
Northern Trust Strengthens OTC Derivative ServicesMay 25th, 2009 CHICAGO - Enhanced post-trade processing including reconciliation and confirmation services
Northern Trust announced today that it has strengthened its global platform for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives processing through an agreement with Markit, a financial information services company, to enhance post-trade processing including reconciliation and confirmation services for OTC derivatives. The agreement will deliver best in breed service capabilities for OTC derivatives to Northern Trust custody and Investment Operations Outsourcing clients through an integrated derivatives processing platform.
SPUC Condemns Scandal of Government Backed AbortionsMay 20th, 2009 LONDON - The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has commented on last year's abortion statistics for England and Wales, which have just been published. Paul Tully, SPUC general secretary, said: "The scandal of government backed abortions is reflected in these figures, which show the highest ever number of NHS-funded abortions.
Northern Trust Named Global Custodian of the YearMay 14th, 2009 LONDON - Awards held in association with FT Business publications - Pensions Week and Pensions Management
For the second consecutive year, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has been named Global Custodian of the Year at the FT Business Pension & Investment Provider Awards, Northern Trust announced today. The awards recognise excellent service delivery by providers of products and services to UK pension schemes, and are held in association with two Financial Times publications - Pensions Management and Pensions Week.
Northern Trust Makes Senior Appointment in Luxembourg OfficeMarch 30th, 2009 LONDON - Revel Wood named head of client service and business development, and
deputy MD
Northern Trust has appointed Revel Wood to the newly created positions of
head of client service and business development in Luxembourg, and deputy
Managing Director for Northern Trust's Luxembourg office. In his new role, Mr.
Northern Trust Wins US$5 Billion Fund Platform Administration Mandate From Earth Capital PartnersMarch 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Northern Trust has been selected to provide fund administration services
for the fund platform managed by Earth Capital Partners ("ECP"), a new
investment business with a specialist focus on environmental investment, and
an objective to raise US$5bn into the fund platform over the next five years. The new platform has the opportunity to launch a series of closed end
investment vehicles invested in such sustainable projects as solar power,
waste-to-energy, southern hemisphere agriculture and may also provide
financial backing for companies developing new environmental technologies.