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JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

CJEU Rulings on Tobacco Products Directive Bring Additional Confusion

Geneva, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) - The Directive's Aim is to Harmonize Regulations - Not Disrupt the Free Movement of Goods Across the EU Just two weeks before the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) comes into force in the 28 EU Member States, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has rejected tobacco manufacturers' claims against TPD2. (Logo: ...

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

Australian Government Report Jumps to Conclusions to Mask Failure of 'Plain' Packaging

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Analysis Disregards Pre-Existing Decline in Smoking Rates and Speculates that Objectives will be Met in the Long-Term The Australian Department of Health's Post-Implementation Review (PIR) of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act[1], published today over eight months too late, comes to the shaky conclusion that the measure will work over time even ...

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

JTI Again Awarded Global Top Employer

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Consistent high quality work environment now recognized in 35 countries including four regions JTI (Japan Tobacco International) was once again certified Global Top Employer 2016 this year, sharing this privilege with a select group of eight companies, during an awards ceremony in Amsterdam yesterday. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) JTI offices in a record thirty-five ...

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

JTI Again Certified as One of the Top Five Employers in Europe

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Consistent exceptional employee conditions acknowledged in 28 countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) is proud to announce that it has again been officially certified as one of the top five employers in Europe, with offices certified in 28 countries[1]. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150929/271756LOGO ) The Top Employer ...

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

JTI Again Certified as Top Employer in the Middle East

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Exceptional employee conditions acknowledged in four countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) is proud to announce that it has again been officially certified as a top employer in the Middle East with offices certified in Iran, Jordan, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130528/617491 ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150929/271756LOGO ) ...

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

Australian Government Struggles to Hide Failure of Tobacco Branding Ban

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Delayed Report Prompts Concern Over Compliance On the third anniversary of Australia's controversial 'plain' packaging legislation for tobacco products, the Government is still refusing to admit its failure. This would explain why the Department of Health (DoH) is pushing back the publication of its Post-Implementation Review (PIR). (Logo: ...

Merck Healthcare Germany

Merck Unites With UNESCO to Build Research Capacity in Africa

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - - UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit aims to define interventions to prepare for the road ahead in Africa's development as an international hub for research excellence and scientific innovation  - Summit will put specific emphasis on how to translate knowledge into action to improve health  - Summit to be conducted on a yearly basis to ensure significant sustainable impact; 2015 edition will ...

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

JTI Calls for Transparency on Australian 'Plain' Packaging Report

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Delayed Publication of Government's Post-Implementation Review Raises Concern about its Integrity   The Australian Government has yet to publish its Post-Implementation Review (PIR) into 'plain' packaging for tobacco products, six months after the consultation period ended. The delay has prompted concerns that the authors of the report could ...

Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA

The Lombard Odier Group reports results for the first half of 2015

Geneva (ots) - - Total client assets on 30 June 2015 amounted to CHF 209 billion, of which assets under management were CHF 155 billion - Net inflows were positive across all business lines - Consolidated net profit amounted to CHF 70 million, up 12% vs half year 2014 - Fully-loaded Basel III CET1 ratio stood at 22.7% Client assets evolution The de-pegging ...

WISeKey SA

Diagono "E" Magnesium: Bulgari and WISeKey Announce Strategic Partnership to Mitigate CyberSecurity Risk for its customer ecosystem

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

JT Acquires Logic, the Leading Independent US e-Cigarette Company

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - - Agreement Gives JT a Global Footprint in the e-Cigarette Market Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) announced today that it entered into an agreement to acquire Logic Technology Development LLC ("Logic"), one of the leading US e-cigarette brands. Founded in 2010, Logic sells a full range of high quality rechargeable, ready-to-use and disposable e-cigarettes, including the Logic Pro tank system[1], newly ...

AstraZeneca GmbH

"Real World" Data Support Use of Blood Test for EGFR Mutation in Advanced NSCLC

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - ASSESS shows plasma circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) testing for EGFR mutation is a viable alternative to tumour biopsy IGNITE supports value of EGFR mutation testing in all patients with advanced NSCLC AstraZeneca today presented results from two key studies showing the effectiveness of plasma circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) testing for ...

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

JTI Awarded One of the Top Five Global Employers

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Exceptional Employee Environment Acknowledged in 33 Countries JTI (Japan Tobacco International) was one of the select five companies in the world to receive the Top Employer Global 2015 certification during an awards ceremony in Amsterdam yesterday. JTI offices in an unprecedented thirty-three[1] countries across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East were recognized by the Top Employers ...

Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG

Formula E car in the streets of Geneva - Julius Baer promotes sustainable technologies

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

JTI Acquires "Ploom" Intellectual Property Rights From Ploom, Inc.

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - JTI announced today that it has acquired from Ploom, Inc. a number of patents and trademarks relating to the tobacco vaporization device[1] business. This is part of JTI's drive to further develop the tobacco vapor category and overall mission to be the leader in next generation products. The former Ploom, Inc. will buy back JTI's minority stake. (Logo: ...

WISeKey SA

WISeKey launches WIS.WATCH the Trusted Key to your Data

UBP - Union Bancaire Privée

Annual results 2014: Union Bancaire Privée increases its net earnings by nearly 9%

Geneva (ots) - - Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) announced today net earnings of CHF 165 million, an increase of 8.6% compared to 2013. - Assets under management have risen by 12.5%, reaching CHF 98.7 billion. - UBP continues to maintain a highly stable and liquid balance sheet; with a Tier 1 ratio of 29%, it is one of the best-capitalised banks in Switzerland. - ...

UBP - Union Bancaire Privée

UBP strengthens Asian capabilities with a new Chinese asset management company

Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA ("UBP") announced today it has entered into a partnership agreement with a leading asset management team to strengthen its Asian capabilities, and established a new company in Shanghai, "UBP Investment Management (Shanghai) Limited". Mr Hong Chen, a leading figure in the Chinese asset management industry and ...

UBP - Union Bancaire Privée

UBP's Investment Outlook 2015: "Divergence"

Geneva (ots) - Contrary to expectations, Europe did not undergo a healing process in 2014; whilst long-dated bonds generated remarkable performances, European equities underperformed. "The United States wheeled its economy into intensive care but other developed countries didn't follow suit, and their economies suffered relapses and found themselves back under observation," says Patrice Gautry, UBP's Chief Economist. This ...

Horyou

Opening Day: The Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum (SIGEF 2014) is Here

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - SIGEF 2014, a Forum organizedbyHoryou [http://www.horyou.com ], the Social Network for Social Good, opens its doors to the public for three days of NGOs' showcase, keynote speakers, photographic exhibition, workshops, and screenings. SIGEF 2014 [http://www.sigef2014.com ], the Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum opens its doors to the ...

The Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum (SIGEF 2014)

SIGEF 2014: Ready to Convene Socially Innovative Workshops and Cultural Hub

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - SIGEF 2014, a Forum organized by Horyou [http://www.horyou.com ], the Social Network for Social Good, invites the public to participate in its socially innovative workshops and cultural hub. SIGEF 2014 [http://www.sigef2014.com ] invites the public to participate in its socially innovative workshops and cultural hub, featuring an art exhibit ...

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

Health Authorities Push Through Taxation Guidelines Behind Closed Doors at Moscow WHO Summit

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - "An Alarming Attempt to Erode Countries' Sovereignty on Taxation Policies" Yesterday at the WHO FCTC's Conference of the Parties (COP6) in Moscow, guidelines on price and tax measures (Article 6) were hurriedly adopted behind closed doors, further demonstrating the FCTC's habit of infringing on issues of national sovereignty. (Logo: ...

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

WHO FCTC Throws out Public at Moscow Meeting: "What do They Have to Hide?", asks JTI

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - Today in Moscow the public was forced to leave the public gallery and prevented from observing the WHO FCTC's Sixth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP6). JTI's (Japan Tobacco International) reaction: "Hidden agendas corrupt policy-making processes", said Michiel Reerink, Global Regulatory Strategy Vice President at JTI. "Today's ...

JTI Japan Tobacco International AG

Shutting Out Public from WHO Meetings 'Highly Questionable,' According to International Law Expert

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - JTI (Japan Tobacco International) today published an Opinion from leading international law expert Sir Franklin Berman QC[1], about the WHO's lack of transparency in tobacco-related meetings. The report was commissioned after the public, including the media, was prevented from observing the ...