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AMSTERDAM - Thursday, September 19th 2013

Regulatory News:

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has enabled Nex-Tech Wireless to launch Long Term Evolution (LTE) high-bandwidth wireless services to its subscribers in the United States. Gemalto’s comprehensive solution combining the LinqUs™ Advanced OTA platform and the UpTeq™ LTE multi-tenant SIM ensures that Nex-Tech Wireless mobile users can immediately enjoy the benefits of fourth-generation (4G) broadband-connectivity as well as easily transition further to future technology upgrades such as NFC.

In addition to facilitating faster broadband connections, the solution manages secure connectivity to all multi-tenant SIMs with reliability. The advanced UpTeqTM LTE multi-tenant SIM, embedded with Gemalto’s unique secure polling software, enables mass update campaigns with a high success rate. Gemalto’s solution is scalable for future deployment ... Read more »

ME NewsWire / BusinessWire

NEW YORK - Thursday, September 19th 2013

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Fitch Ratings today launches ‘The Why? Forum’ (www.thewhyforum.com), an interactive website where leading thinkers from Fitch and beyond share insights about the important themes at play in global markets and the economy.

The Why? Forum includes articles, videos, interactive data presentations, and event previews, allowing Fitch analysts to be even more accessible and Fitch data to be more interactive.

"Transparency is a priority at Fitch, from explaining the methodologies underlying the ratings to discussing the factors driving them. The Why? Forum adds a new dimension to our transparency by sharing why we think what we think about the sweeping trends that matter to market participants. The Why? Forum shares those broader perspectives with the public, and helps investors make more informed decisions,” said Paul Taylor, President and Chief Executive O ... Read more »

DULUTH, Ga. - Thursday, September 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and solutions, announced the release of its 2012 global Sustainability Report – Food for Thought. The report details AGCO’s global goals for sustainable operations and products, and tracks progress to-date. "Overall, our business fundamentals are in great shape, and we are in a very strong financial and competitive position to realize progress on the sustainability front,” said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO.

AGCO’s sustainability objectives were developed to provide the best impact and prioritize the most pressing global economic, environmental and social issues facing AGCO’s stakeholders. The 2012 report helps bridge the discussion about issues and the Company’s work towards net positive impacts. Aligning with the Global Reporting Initiative™ ... Read more »