Thomson Reuters Adds Translation Services to its ONESOURCE Transfer Pricing SolutionThomson Reuters partners with the RWS Group to offer customers a 'best in class' translation service for Transfer Pricing professionals. mediaIDEAS Forecasts - The E-paper E-reader Phenomenon: The Dramatic Growth of a $25 Billion MarketNEW YORK and LONDON - This week, global research and advisory firm mediaIDEAS (www.mediaideas.net) announced the launch of a new comprehensive report analyzing and quantifying the opportunities for e-paper e-readers over the next decade. The report, The E-paper E-reader Phenomenon: The Dramatic Growth of a $25B Market, draws together mediaIDEAS’ extensive research and knowledge of e-reader technology and markets. Roubini Global Economics Names Arnab Das Managing Director of Market Research and StrategyNEW YORK and LONDON - - Noted Strategist to Head Strategy Team for Roubini Global Economics - Garanti Bank Selects Paisley Enterprise GRC(R) Software for Internal Audit ManagementNEW YORK and LONDON - Garanti Bank has chosen Paisley Enterprise GRC(R) to manage its global internal audit business processes. Paisley Enterprise GRC, the industry leading GRC software solution from Thomson Reuters, was selected for its market-leading position in integrated governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and its proven track record delivering best-in-class internal audit management solutions to large enterprise organizations. Data Explorers Shines a Light on Securities Financing and Short-Selling in North AmericaNEW YORK and LONDON - Data Explorers, the world’s most complete source of data, analysis and insight into short-selling and securities financing, today announced the expansion of their independent securities lending research and consultancy services to North America. U.S. Dollar Likely to Recover During Fourth Quarter According to FOREX.comNEW YORK and LONDON - - Foreign Exchange and Commodity Markets Analysis Presented in Quarterly Markets Outlook ICIS Chemical Business Names LANXESS Company of the YearNEW YORK and LONDON - ICIS Chemical Business magazine is pleased to announce that Germany-based specialty chemical firm LANXESS has been named ICIS Company of the Year. ICIS Chemical Business Unveils Top 100 Chemical CompaniesNEW YORK and LONDON - ICIS Chemical Business magazine has unveiled the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies, with rankings based on 2008 sales. Globalpark Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Organizations Gain Insights That Drive Decision-Making and Bottom-Line GrowthNEW YORK and LONDON - Today Globalpark (www.globalpark.com), a leading provider of panel, community and survey software, celebrates its 10th anniversary in the online feedback management business. Global Association of Risk Professionals Announces Sharp Rise in Worldwide Registrations for FRM Exam; Number of Candidates Applying for 2009 Exam Increases 70% Over Same Time Last YearNEW YORK and LONDON - The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP, www.garp.org) today announced that its Financial Risk Manager (FRM(R)) program registered 22,854 certification candidates as of the close of its standard registration period ended August 31, 2009. This represents a 70% increase from the number of FRM candidates registered to take the exam at this time a year ago. Registration closes on October 15th. GAIN Capital’s FOREX.com Expands Product Offering with Addition of Oil TradingNEW YORK and LONDON - - Brent Crude Oil (BCO) now available to clients of FOREX.com UK Globalpark Continues Growth With 35% Increase in Second Quarter EarningsNEW YORK and LONDON - Globalpark (www.globalpark.com), a leading provider of panel, community and survey software, continues its pattern of strong growth with second quarter 2009 revenues at EUR2.5 million. This represents an increase of 35% compared with the same period in 2008. Finacle From Infosys Positioned in Leaders Quadrant in Magic Quadrant for International Retail Core Banking 2009BANGALORE, NEW YORK and LONDON - Infosys today announced that Gartner, Inc. has positioned Finacle(TM) core banking solution in the Leaders Quadrant of the recently released ‘Magic Quadrant for International Retail Core Banking (IRCB)’ report. (1) Banc of America Securities-Merrill Lynch Research Hikes 2010 Global GDP Forecast to 3.7 Percent on Brighter Growth Prospects in the U.S. and ChinaNEW YORK and LONDON - - Global Downturn Fails to Derail Ascendancy of Emerging Economies Led by China EquiLend Trade2O Service Suite to Partner With Data ExplorersNEW YORK and LONDON - EquiLend announced today that its Trade2O Service Suite will offer data provided by Data Explorers, giving an indication of the most lent securities from a universe of more than 15,000 equities globally. Omgeo Extends Omgeo CTM to Broker/DealersBOSTON, NEW YORK and LONDON - Early Adopter Firms Drive Post-Trade Industry Standardization Omgeo, the global standard for post-trade efficiency, today announced the availability of Omgeo Central Trade Manager(SN) (Omgeo CTM) for broker/dealers. The firm has seen significant momentum in take-up of the offering, with twelve early adopter brokers now signed on to the central matching platform around the globe in regions including US, UK, Brazil, Canada, Spain, France and Korea. The early adopters, which include firms such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and Newedge Europe, are providing Omgeo with the opportunity to help drive future development of Omgeo CTM. GoldenTree Asset Management Expands Global TeamNEW YORK and LONDON - Financial Services Veteran Jan Kaass Joins Firm’s London Office To Bolster Marketing Effort Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey Finds Surge in Bullishness as Investors Put Cash to WorkNEW YORK and LONDON - Signs of Exuberance Appear in Rush to Emerging Markets Bullishness in global markets has reached new heights with seven out of 10 investors who predict the world economy will improve in the next twelve months, according to the Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for May. Perella Weinberg Partners Names Stefan Jentzsch as PartnerNEW YORK and LONDON - Former Dresdner Kleinwort CEO To Join Firm’s Advisory Group Perella Weinberg Partners today announced that Stefan Jentzsch will join the firm as a Partner in its Advisory Group effective July 1, 2009. Mr. Jentzsch, who will be based in London, brings over 20 years of broad and diverse financial services and corporate advisory experience to the firm. Thomson Reuters Powers Multimedia Experience on SmartphonesNEW YORK and LONDON - Thomson Reuters launches new mobile applications for the iPhone and BlackBerry, to better serve its audience of global, on-the-go business professionals. Following are two news releases detailing each application separately. Pomona Capital Hires Oliver Gardey as Partner in EuropeNEW YORK and LONDON - Pomona Capital, a leading global private equity firm, today announced the appointment of Oliver Gardey as a Partner. Based in London, Oliver will be responsible for Pomona’s business in Europe. Newton Wins Colorado PERA Global Equity MandateNEW YORK and LONDON - Accelerates growth of BNY Mellon Asset Management boutique in U.S. Newton* has announced that Newton Capital Management Limited, its business offering services in the U.S., has been awarded a new global equity mandate for Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA), the public pension fund for more than 400 government agencies and public entities in the State of Colorado. The mandate is the first state pension fund appointment for Newton since it launched its U.S. business in 2006. Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey Finds Risk Appetite Returning as Aversion to Banks EasesNEW YORK and LONDON - Global economic optimism at highest since 2004 Risk appetite has started to pick up on the back of improving global economic sentiment, according to the Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for April. Optimism about growth has reached its highest level since early 2004. A net 26 percent of respondents say the global economy will strengthen in the next 12 months, up sharply from negative 24 percent in January. Dow Jones VentureSource Adds New Data on European VC-Backed Companies & Their InvestorsNEW YORK and LONDON - Database Extends Global Lead in Venture Capital Research with New Data on More Than 7,700 Financings; Expands European & Early-stage Coverage Global Association of Risk Professionals Debuts Risk Professional MagazineNEW YORK and LONDON - The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP, www.garp.org) today published the premiere issue of its bi-monthly Risk Professional magazine. Both the print and digital editions of the magazine’s premiere issue will be sent to over 30,000 Association members. |
