Attendance Increases 54 Per Cent Over the 2014 Event

HONG KONG - Thursday, July 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today reported that nearly 40,0001 unique visitors from 100 countries and territories attended the 2015 GSMA Mobile World Congress Shanghai, held 15-17 July in Shanghai. The three-day conference and exhibition attracted executives from the industry’s largest and most influential mobile operators, device makers, equipment providers, software companies and Internet companies, as well as technology-savvy consumers.

“This year’s Mobile World Congress Shanghai showcased the vibrant and growing mobile ecosystem here in Asia Pacific, underscoring the tremendous impact that mobile technology is having on consumers and businesses across the region,” said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. “Across the exhibition, the conference and the many other meetings, events and programmes, attendees were able to experience the ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 18th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. Colonel Mohammed Abdul Jalil Al Ansari, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense reviewed the workflow, adopted procedures, and services provided to the public at the different Civil Defense stations across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. He stressed the importance of promoting the culture of prevention and safety among members of society, as well as training to reinforce the competence of firefighters to help them control fires and respond to other emergencies.

These remarks were made by the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense during an inspection visit to the Civil Defense stations across Abu Dhabi, including stations in the Eastern and Western regions. As a part of the tour, Lt. Colonel Al Ansari also visited the internal and external stations across the capital city, which include Al Shamkha, Al Falah, Al Maqtaa, Al Musaffah M33, Al Musaffah M13, Al Bateen, and Bani Yas stat ... Read more »

PARIS - Wednesday, July 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Murex, the leading provider of integrated trading, risk, collateral and processing solutions, announced today a strategic partnership with Omgeo, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and the global standard for institutional post-trade efficiency. With real-time certified connectivity to Omgeo Central Trade ManagerSM (Omgeo CTM), the Murex MX.3 platform provides increased automation and straight through processing (STP).

Buy- and sell-side clients will benefit from a single platform to support their investment process, seamlessly integrated from the order management system (OMS) to post-trade operations and settlement, including exceptions management with brokers directly from a centralized end-user dashboard.

Simon Powell, Regional Manager of Global Partners at DTCC’s Omgeo, said: "In today's risk adverse global markets, the minimiz ... Read more »

Hilton Worldwide Opens Historic Boutique Luxury Hotel in Buenos Aires

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina & MCLEAN, Va. - Wednesday, July 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Offering the perfect blend of modern luxury and storied history, Anselmo Buenos Aires today joined Curio – A Collection by Hilton. As Hilton Worldwide’s (NYSE: HLT) rapidly-expanding global collection of distinctive hotels, Curio caters to passionate travelers seeking local discovery and authentic experiences. Located in Buenos Aires’ historic neighborhood of San Telmo, Anselmo Buenos Aires is set amid Plaza Dorrego Square, one of the oldest public spaces in the city known for its diverse array of cafés, bars, shops and antique stores.

“Originally built as a stunning mansion in 1906, Anselmo Buenos Aires pays tribute to a community rich in history that dates back to the 18th century, and provides guests with the perfect launching pad for a truly intriguing cultural e ... Read more »

Data integration allows Terapeak users to find and source popular products on Alibaba.com

TORONTO - Wednesday, July 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Terapeak and Alibaba.com, the leading platform for global wholesale trade, announced today that the companies will assist online retailers to source inventory from suppliers around the world. Terapeak users will now be able to view, search and filter the top 30 million trending products on Alibaba.com. This data integration will provide direct access to both sourcing and sales analytics, helping retailers sell more on eBay, Amazon and other channels.

Terapeak is a leading supplier of marketplace analytics that helps eBay and Amazon businesses evaluate supply and demand opportunities and optimize sales. Over 2.6 million users rely on Terapeak to navigate online marketplaces and grow their businesses. Terapeak will now offer sourcing capabilities to help its customers find new products to sell, improve pro ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, July 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    Performance and underlying levels of excellence vary widely across and within markets
    Location has a strong bearing on the achievable performance of banks in general and on corporate banking in particular - the difference between the best and worst performing market is 31%
    Banks in North America and Australia clearly mark the top end of the range with average RoEs of ~20% and more, while Southern Europe and Central Europe lag other geographies with RoEs below 10%. Asia, the Nordic nations, and the UK have mid-range RoEs between 12% and 15%

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Financial burdens from new regulation and digitalization are widely considered to be the biggest threats to banking business models. According to a new Oliver Wyman report, Delivering Excellence in Corporate Banking, the corporate banking segment currently faces a lower level of disruption compared t ... Read more »