Europe: Rise in German industrial orders bodes well for coming months German industrial orders increased unexpectedly in October thanks to domestic and non-euro zone demand, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting this sector of Europe’s biggest economy is likely to gain steam in the coming months. Contracts for ‘Made in Germany’ goods rose for a third
Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) has advised of the appointment of Mr. Dennis Chung as the SVL Group Chief Financial Officer effective February 1, 2018.
Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited (SBJ) has advised that at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on December 4, 2017, the appointment of Ms. Chorvelle Johnson as Chief Executive Officer was confirmed, subject to regulatory approval. Ms. Johnson’s appointment becomes effective on January 29, 2018. SBJ further advised that as the Chief Executive Officer
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited (BRG) has advised of the passing of Mr. Pokerdas Chandiram Chatani, a Director of the Company.
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has advised that a Senior Manager sold 1,528,000 SJ shares and that a connected party purchased 1,521,550 SJ shares. These transactions were conducted on December 1, 2017.
Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) has advised that a connected party purchased a total of 112,224 MIL shares on December 4, 2017.
Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT) has advised that a Director purchased 20,000 JAMT shares on December 4, 2017.
Jamaica Producers Group Limited (JP) has declared an interim capital distribution of $0.10 per share payable on January 18, 2017 to shareholders on record as at December 22, 2017. The ex-dividend date is December 21, 2017.
For the period of April 2017 to September 2017, the GOJ reported Total Revenues & Grants of $262.11 billion, $14.69 billion more than the government’s projection. Furthermore, year over year, this represents an increase of approximately 11.4% relative to the $235.31 billion recorded for the corresponding period in 2016. ‘Tax Revenue,’ ‘Non-Tax Revenue,’ ‘Capital Revenue’
Europe: Euro-Area Growth Heads for Strong Finale in Year of Uncertainty Euro-area economic momentum accelerated to its fastest pace in over six years in November, setting the scene for a buoyant end to a year that saw political wobbling across much of the region. A Purchasing Managers’ Index for manufacturing and services rose to 57.5
