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EU Strengthens Cooperation with U.S. on Cosmetics and Medical Devices

added: 05-07-2007

The European Commission and the U.S. government will from now on be able to exchange confidential information about the safety of cosmetics and medical devices.

Monster Employment Index Dips Slightly in June

added: 05-07-2007

The Monster Employment Index dipped three points in June, suggesting that the seasonal summer slowdown in hiring activity typically seen in July may have arrived slightly earlier than in previous years, but also pointing to renewed moderation in online job demand after five months of growth. The Monster Employment Index is based on a real-time review of millions of employer job opportunities culled from more than 1,500 different Web sites, including Monster®.

The Personal Lines Insurance Market

added: 05-07-2007

Personal lines insurance, which refers to products taken out by, or for, individuals or households in a private capacity, comprises private motor insurance; buildings and contents household insurance; accident and health insurance; pet insurance; travel insurance; and insurance for domestic appliances. The insurance is divided into five formal categories: motor, property, accident and health, general liability and pecuniary loss.

Aggressive Growth in the Flat Panel Display Market

added: 05-07-2007

Presently, the flat panel display (FPD) industry is at the peak of its growth. The most popular and widely prevalent technologies are the liquid-crystal display (LCD) and plasma display panel (PDP), which together constitute more than 90 percent of the entire FPD market.

Wine Reform will Help Europe Regain Lost Market Share

added: 05-07-2007

The European Commission adopted proposals for a wide-ranging reform of the Common Market Organisation for wine. This follows more than one year's discussion with all parties on the ideas launched in the June 2006 Communication. This aims to increase the competitiveness of EU producers, win back markets, balance supply and demand, simplify the rules, preserve the best traditions of EU wine production, reinforce the social fabric of rural areas and respect the environment.

Switzerland Aiding Pensions Sector of 5 ADB Member-Countries

added: 05-07-2007

The Government of Switzerland is assisting five developing member-countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in expanding their pension industries to meet the needs of growing elderly populations.

UK: Take Home Pay Growth Still Weak

added: 05-07-2007

The VocaLink take home pay index shows that growth in take home pay has risen to 3.3 per cent in June from 3.0 per cent in May. This is the reversal of a trend which has seen a continued fall in the index since February 2007.

NASDAQ to Introduce ETF Market

added: 05-07-2007

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. announced it will introduce The NASDAQ ETF Market, a market segment designed specifically for exchange traded funds and Index Linked Notes. The program will further strengthen NASDAQ's leadership position in the U.S. ETF sector. In May 2007, NASDAQ captured more U.S. ETF market share than any other U.S. exchange -- with total ETF volume at 54.1%.

Revision of the Construction Products Directive: for better or worse?

added: 05-07-2007

EBC, the European Builders Confederation, submitted to the European Commission amendment proposals to the draft Construction Products Directive Regulation.

Bad Ads Harm Good E-Commerce

added: 05-07-2007

Over a third of US consumers do not use payment cards to buy from unfamiliar Web sites because of security concerns, according to the Ponemon Institute and Vontu's "2007 Consumer Survey on Data Security." The study covered a range of privacy and security concerns.

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