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September Month of Sports

ABN AMRO Foundation sounds gong for September Month of Sports 2016

ABN AMRO Foundation, part of the Euronext listed ABN AMRO (ticker symbol: ABN) has officially dubbed September the Month of Sports for ‘Winning Together’. ABN AMRO Foundation director Ernst Boekhorst opens the theme month by sounding the gong in the presence of several social organizations that will be collaborating with ABN AMRO’s employees.

The theme for the month, ‘Winning Together’, ties in with the bank’s decision to have Sponsoring and Foundation focus its activities on talent, as part of ‘Partner of the Future’. The entire month of September, over 700 employees will put in their best efforts as volunteers, taking part in sporting activities for special groups at various locations across the country.

Sports are all about passion, coping with disappointment and limitations, and perseverance. It is also about training, strength and opportunities, and many people could do with a little help in this respect. Examples of initiatives include a football clinic at Ajax for mentally disabled youngsters, attending an Ajax match with blind and visually handicapped people, a sports day for autistic youngsters and a golf clinic for children.

For more information: www.abnamro.com

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31/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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KAS BANK

KAS BANK opens trading at the exchange with gong ceremony

Sikko van Katwijk, Chairman of KAS BANK’s Managing Board, opens trading at the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. Joining him at the opening are several clients from the financial and pensions industries.

KAS BANK (ticker symbol: KA) opens trading on the occasion of the bank’s recent win of “Custodian of the Year” at the annual European Pensions Awards held in London in early June. In addition to the recognition of the role of KAS BANK, this award is seen by KAS BANK as reward for the prominent and innovative role of the entire Dutch pensions and securities industries within Europe.

One of the recent innovations that the independent jury referred to in their motivation to recognize KAS BANK, was the launch last year of a cost benchmarking service. This initiative has been acknowledged as an important step towards greater transparency of the true cost to pension funds of the total investment process. Not only enhancing transparency for an individual scheme, it shows how these costs compare to a similar group of pension funds. As a result of this information trustee boards, pension fund professionals, members and all stakeholders now better understand the total costs of running the fund, both explicit and implicit. Since the start of the initiative, more than 50 pension funds have signed up to participate in the benchmark. This makes this cost benchmark one of the most used in the Netherlands.

For more information: www.kasbank.com

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30/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Team Delta Lloyd

Delta Lloyd opens trading with Team Delta Lloyd

Trading is opened by Olympic gold-winner Dorian van Rijsselberghe together with Hans van der Noordaa, CEO Delta Lloyd and Afrodite Zegers, Anneloes van Veen and Lilian de Geus of Team Delta Lloyd. They visit the Amsterdam exchange and open trading by sounding the gong to celebrate the achievements of Team Delta Lloyd at the 2016 Olympic Games.

Team Delta Lloyd is part of Euronext listed Delta Lloyd (ticker symbol: DL). The sailing team won two gold medals in Rio the Janeiro. Windsurfer Dorian van Rijsselberghe won a gold medal for his performance, which makes him the first windsurfer ever who managed to prolong his title. Lilian de Geus won fourth place in the windsurfing competition.

Team Delta Lloyd, the elite corps of top sailors of the Dutch Sailing Federation, is currently composed of 11 Olympic and two Paralympic sailors, accompanied by nine coaches, as well as medical and paramedical staff. The Dutch sailors competed in eight out of ten Olympic classes and one out of the tree Paralympic classes.

The Royal Dutch Sailing Federation was founded in 1890 and is the umbrella organization of sailing in the Netherlands. In total, some 440 sports organizations are affiliated and the Yachting Associations has approximately 90,000 members.

For more information: www.deltalloyd.nl

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29/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Week of Regional Entrepreneurship – LIOF

Week of Regional Entrepreneurship – LIOF opens trading at the Amsterdam exchange

From 19 August to 26 August, the gong ceremony at Beursplein 5 focuses on the activity and entrepreneurship in the various regions in the Netherlands. Euronext has invited the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Regional Development Companies to put their work in the spotlight during the Week of Regional Entrepreneurship.

LIOF visits the Amsterdam exchange to open trading and ends the Week of Regional Entrepreneurship by sounding the gong. They attended the gong ceremony with Limburg-based companies: Key2Control, TaxiTender, Chemelot Ventures, Qwiek, HOTflo, ParkZ and Soios. LIOF helps each of these companies grow.

LIOF helps SMEs in Limburg to grow and supports them every step of the way. By supporting SMEs we stimulate growth in the entire region. If the region grows, so does everyone in it. For LIOF growth is not just about sales and profits but also about greater competitiveness - to offer advantages and generate social returns. LIOF’s work in the region is made tangible by creating jobs in Limburg, providing relevant products and services in and for Limburg, and enhancing the reputation of the region as it ascends the rankings for innovation and job opportunities.

Hans Leufkens, Head of Client Coverage EnterNext: ''The Regional  Economic Development Agencies are extremely important for the growth of the Dutch economy and the acceleration of innovation.'' The exchange and entrepreneurship have gone hand in hand for over 400 years. Euronext plays an important role in financing the real economy. With its subsidiary EnterNext it supports entrepreneurs in their growth - along with industry partners - to develop funding initiatives in the form of loans and bonds to increase visibility of listed, medium-sized enterprises.

For more information: www.liof.nl 

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26/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Week of Regional Entrepreneurship – BOM

From 19 August to 26 August, the gong ceremony at Beursplein 5 focuses on the activity and entrepreneurship in the various regions in the Netherlands. Euronext has invited the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Regional Development Companies to put their work in the spotlight during the Week of Regional Entrepreneurship.

The Brabant Development Agency (BOM) sounds the gong at Euronext Amsterdam to highlight the unprecedented investment opportunities in the Brabant region. Miriam Dragstra, Director of BOM Capital, has the honor to open trading.

BOM is an economic development agency that has been established in 1983 to help businesses in Brabant grow, so they can contribute to the economic strength of the region.
The Brabant Development Agency (BOM) endeavors to promote an innovative and resilient economy in the Dutch province of Brabant, giving the region a lasting competitive edge in a rapidly globalizing world. The emphasis in this policy is focused on the top economic clusters, crossovers between these clusters, and linking these clusters to social issues.

Hans Leufkens, Head of Client Coverage EnterNext: ''The Regional  Economic Development Agencies are extremely important for the growth of the Dutch economy and the acceleration of innovation.'' The exchange and entrepreneurship have gone hand in hand for over 400 years. Euronext plays an important role in financing the real economy. With its subsidiary EnterNext it supports entrepreneurs in their growth - along with industry partners - to develop funding initiatives in the form of loans and bonds to increase visibility of listed, medium-sized enterprises.

For more information: www.bom.nl 

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25/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Week of Regional Entrepreneurship – NOM

From 19 August to 26 August, the gong ceremony at Beursplein 5 focuses on the activity and entrepreneurship in the various regions in the Netherlands. Euronext has invited the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Regional Development Companies to put their work in the spotlight during the Week of Regional Entrepreneurship.

The Investment & Development Agency for the Northern Netherlands (NV NOM) opens trading at the Amsterdam exchange. Siem Jansen, CEO, sounds the gong.

One of the key tasks of the NOM is to fund innovative companies domiciled in, or wish to move to Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe. Also present during the gong ceremony are the entrepreneurs behind AttachingIT and Sonesto. These are two of the nearly 90 companies that NOM has a financial interest in. Siem Jansen, CEO of NV NOM: "The North is a dynamic environment with motivated entrepreneurs who are building the future of their business, and thus to their and other’s futures. Every conversation motivates a driven entrepreneur. That encourages me to also make the most of ourselves together with my colleagues. We help entrepreneurs realize their ideas and work together to build healthy businesses and our environment. Now and later. What could be better than make those dreams come true, together? "

Hans Leufkens, Head of Client Coverage EnterNext: ''The Regional  Economic Development Agencies are extremely important for the growth of the Dutch economy and the acceleration of innovation.''
The exchange and entrepreneurship have gone hand in hand for over 400 years. Euronext plays an important role in financing the real economy. With its subsidiary EnterNext it supports entrepreneurs in their growth - along with industry partners - to develop funding initiatives in the form of loans and bonds to increase visibility of listed, medium-sized enterprises.

For more information: www.nom.nl

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24/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Week of Regional Entrepreneurship – UNIIQ

Week of Regional Entrepreneurship – Innovation Quarter and UNIIQ open trading

From 19 August to 26 August, the gong ceremony at Beursplein 5 focuses on the activity and entrepreneurship in the various regions in the Netherlands. Euronext has invited the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Regional Development Companies to put their work in the spotlight during the Week of Regional Entrepreneurship.

UNIIQ, the investment fund focused on supporting startup companies in the proof-of-concept stage, sounds the opening gong at the Euronext Amsterdam exchange on behalf of innovative early-stage entrepreneurs in the province of South Holland during the Week of Regional Entrepreneurship.

UNIIQ is a € 22 million investment fund focused on the proof-of-concept phase. UNIIQ helps entrepreneurs in the province of South Holland bring their unique innovation to market faster. UNIIQ offers entrepreneurs the seed money to realize their plans, and bridges the riskiest phase from concept to promising business. A consortium, including Erasmus MC, TU Delft, Leiden University and the regional development agency InnovationQuarter, created the fund. UNIIQ is made possible by the European Union.

Hans Leufkens, Head of Client Coverage EnterNext: ''The Regional  Economic Development Agencies are extremely important for the growth of the Dutch economy and the acceleration of innovation.'' The exchange and entrepreneurship have gone hand in hand for over 400 years. Euronext plays an important role in financing the real economy. With its subsidiary EnterNext it supports entrepreneurs in their growth - along with industry partners - to develop funding initiatives in the form of loans and bonds to increase visibility of listed, medium-sized enterprises.

For more information: www.uniiq.nl

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23/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Week of Regional Entrepreneurship – PPM Oost

From 19 August to 26 August, the gong ceremony at Beursplein 5 focuses on the activity and entrepreneurship in the various regions in the Netherlands. Euronext has invited the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Regional Development Companies to put their work in the spotlight during the Week of Regional Entrepreneurship.

During the Week of the Regional Entrepreneurship, the honors on this trading day belonged to representatives from PPM Oost who, together with the directors of companies in which they have invested, sent a signal as to how important innovation is for the economic health of these companies, the regional economy and the country as a whole.

PPM Oost (Participatiemaatschappij Oost Nederland NV), is the regional venture capital company that is part of East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NV). Its role is to select promising, innovative companies in which to invest in, using funds from the Dutch government and the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel. The advisors at PPM Oost understand that many innovative, starting business owners fail to succeed in making the growth transition from product development to a thriving enterprise that generates revenue resulting in profit. By not only making wise use of government funding, but also enlisting their networks, knowledge and experience,
PPM Oost can help companies in making this transition successfully.

Hans Leufkens, Head of Client Coverage EnterNext: ''The Regional  Economic Development Agencies are extremely important for the growth of the Dutch economy and the acceleration of innovation.'' The exchange and entrepreneurship have gone hand in hand for over 400 years. Euronext plays an important role in financing the real economy. With its subsidiary EnterNext it supports entrepreneurs in their growth - along with industry partners - to develop funding initiatives in the form of loans and bonds to increase visibility of listed, medium-sized enterprises.

For more information: www.ppmoost.nl 

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22/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Week of Regional Entrepreneurship

Week of Regional Entrepreneurship – Ministry of Economic affairs visits Beursplein 5

From 19 to 26 August, the gong ceremony at Beursplein 5 focuses on the activity and entrepreneurship in the various regions in the Netherlands. Euronext has invited the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Regional Development Companies to put their work in the spotlight during the Week of Regional Entrepreneurship.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs kicks off the Week of Regional Entrepreneurship with the sounding of the gong by Norbert van den Hove, deputy director of the Enterprise Department. He opens trading in the presence of all those involved from the Ministry with the Dutch Regional Development Companies (RDCs).

The Ministry, along with regional governments (mostly provinces), is a shareholder and grant provider of five RDCs (NOM, Oost NV, LIOF, BOM and IQ). The RDCs connect national innovation and top sector policy with regional economic policy, and are important for the (regional) services to innovative SMEs. RDCs support and finance innovations of SMEs and contribute to the economic growth and employment of their region. The RDCs have three important tasks in this regard. In the Netherlands the RDCs play an important role in providing risk- capital to new companies and financing young companies. Apart from the additional funds made available by the provinces, the capital of the joint RDCs amounts to almost €300 million. The RDCs are therefore one of the largest providers of risk capital for these type of companies in the Netherlands. Furthermore, RDCs connect start-ups, SMEs and large companies, building on joint ventures, new clusters, programmes and business consortia. Lastly, RDC’s attract foreign companies, which results in additional employment and innovation and leads the way to international markets for SMEs.

Hans Leufkens, Head of Client Coverage EnterNext: ''The Regional  Economic Development Agencies are extremely important for the growth of the Dutch economy and the acceleration of innovation.'' The exchange and entrepreneurship have gone hand in hand for over 400 years. Euronext plays an important role in financing the real economy. With its subsidiary EnterNext it supports entrepreneurs in their growth - along with industry partners - to develop funding initiatives in the form of loans and bonds to increase visibility of listed, medium-sized enterprises.

For more information: www.rijksoverheid.nl

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19/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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BNP Paribas “World’s Best Bank”

BNP Paribas celebrates “World’s Best Bank” in Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2016 by sounding gong

The Euronext Paris listed BNP Paribas (ticker symbol: BNP) has been named “World’s Best Bank” for 2016 by leading global financial publication Euromoney, in its prestigious annual Awards for Excellence. On this occasion they visit the Amsterdam exchange and open trading.

The principal accolade of “World’s Best Bank” was one of eight wins in total by BNP Paribas, which also included the regional awards “Best Bank in Western Europe” and “Best Bank for Transaction Services in Western Europe”. Euromoney said: “BNP Paribas is that rarity today: a large bank actually delivering on its promises. It is producing better returns even than many of the big US banks, despite being anchored in a low-growth home region, all while proving the benefits of a diversified business model.  Only excellent bank management teams can satisfy shareholders, regulators and customers all at once today. BNP Paribas has one of the very best. Loyal, technically proficient, not given to boasting or to grand visions, this team has built capital, reducing risk and boosting its customer market share. It also boasts a number of powerful global franchises, including a strong corporate and institutional banking business which is starting to excel in transaction services.”

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 75 countries, with more than 189,000 employees, including over 146,000 in Europe.

For more information: www.bnpparibas.nl

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18/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Fintessa

Fintessa visits Beursplein 5

Fintessa was recently elected as the best asset manager in the Netherlands by the readers of cash and cashcow.nl for the fifth time in a row. Managing Director Martine Hafkamp sounds the gong on this occasion on the Amsterdam exchange.

The award is great compliment for the entire team at Fintessa and expresses great appreciation for the distinct investment philosophy and strategy they use for their clients and express in various media.

Fintessa is an autonomous and independent asset management company and offers customized asset management for assets starting at € 100,000. Asset management is an extension of each individual situation, whether as an individual or institution and is the basis of wealth preservation or capital appreciation. That is being translated into a custom risk profile and investment portfolio. Fintessa expressly does not work with their own products, so that objectivity is always guaranteed.

For more information: www.fintessa.nl

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17/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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ASN Bank World prize 2016

ASN Bank sounds gong for ASN Bank World prize 2016

ASN Bank visits Euronext to bring attention to the ASN Bank World prize 2016. Registration for the ninth ASN Bank World prize opened 1 August and entrepreneurs can register up until 23 September.

The ASN Bank World prize is a unique opportunity for future entrepreneurs with smart ideas for a better world. For people who want to solve society’s problems or – at least – contribute to the solution. The ASN Bank World prize is not just a contest, but a pressure cooker with coaching, training, publicity and the chance to win money to give your business a kick start. An expert jury will choose 5 winners in the Grand Finale and divide 40,000 euros between them. Furthermore, there is a public award which can amount to 5000 euros.

ASN Bank invites entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to register their project on the platform at www.voordewereldvanmorgen.nl. ASN Bank World Prize gives sustainable ideas a kick-start, confirms 2014 winner Mariah Mansvelt Beck of Yoni. "The guidance was of great value. We were given access to a network of experts and were able to ask about things like public relations and finance. With the prize money we were able to launch a website and online store."

For more information: www.voordewereldvanmorgen.nl

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16/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Startup Kids

Startupbootcamp sounds gong for Startup Kids

Startupbootcamp is organising a summer camp for kids between the ages of 10 and 12 to explore the fun and excitement of building a start-up. Startup Kids visits the Amsterdam exchange and opens trading by sounding the gong.

The fast growing startup accelerator teaches the kids how to develop business ideas and to ‘pitch’ like a real start-up. The idea for the summer camp was originally suggested by the founders of Startup Kids, Fien Reiling (11) and Nikki de Zeeuw (10). Last December they participated in the Project Prep Awards where they eventually won the competition and the main prize of € 1000. With that achievement they were able to build on their idea to connect kids with each other to work on business ideas. Now, in cooperation with Startupbootcamp, they organise a summer camp to make their idea a reality. Ambassador Princess Laurentien Brinkhorst will officially open the event on 22 August.

For more information: www.startupkids.io

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15/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Sounding of the gong marks start Grachtenfestival

Baritone Raoul Steffani, winner of the Jury Prize of the Grachtenfestival Conservatorium Concours in 2016 opens trading at the Amsterdam exchange and marks the start of Grachtenfestival Amsterdam.

Raoul Steffani will perform in the Uilenburger Shul, during the upcoming festival on Monday, August 15th at 4pm. The jury of the contest said the following about Raoul Steffani: "The award goes to someone who surprised us with his performance and skills at such young age, with his beautiful voice, good diction and storytelling”.

The theme of this year’s Grachtenfestival is 'Bridging'. Not only does it this meaning to bridge between distances, for example, with traveling for a concert in IJmuiden, but also bridging between genres. Besides classical music, visitors can also enjoy jazz concerts, Syrian classical music and Argentine tango. As usual, this year features the famous House, Garden and Rooftop Concerts in beautiful houses along the Amsterdam canals.

The Grachtenfestival is the stage for young talent from all over the world. During the largest classical music festival in the Netherlands they treat the public to unique concerts for young and old. Enjoy ten days of swirling classical music throughout Amsterdam. One of the main sponsors is the Euronext listed Heineken (ticker symbol: HEIA)

For more information: www.grachtenfestival.nl

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12/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Amsterdam Institute of Finance visits Beursplein 5

Amsterdam Institute of Finance (AIF) visits Beursplein 5 with the participants of the Master of Science in Risk Management for Executives program. A Master’s program aimed at professionals in Risk Management. This program is spread over several modules and is held in New York, Amsterdam and Abu Dhabi over the course of one year. The program is offered in collaboration with NYU Stern School of Business.

AIF is a foundation specialized in providing high-level financial training for finance and other professionals. Located in Amsterdam, AIF was established in 1990 as an initiative of the Dutch financial community. Since then, AIF has built a strong presence worldwide for its open enrollment programs as well as its custom made in-company training.

For more information: www.aif.nl

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11/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Opening of trading for the Finance Run

The Finance Run is a sporting and informal networking event in the financial services industry. The profits will be donated to Stichting LEF. LEF stands for Leven En Financiën (Living and Finance). Their goal is to increase financial awareness among youngsters.

This year the Finance Run will take place on Friday 9 September at Grandcafé de Bosbaan in Amsterdam. Over 700 finance professionals are expected to participate, either  on behalf of their company or individually. This year will be the third edition. The number of participants - and thereby the profits for LEF – have grown considerably over the years. The success can partially be attributed to a large number of sponsors and media partners.

Apart from the run itself, there is also an elaborate networking event, which includes dinner and the award ceremony and is accompanied by an auction for the foundation. This year the Finance Run will also host the broadcasting of The Friday Move, the popular BNR program.

For more information: www.financerun.nl

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10/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Gong marks Zomercompetitie 2016

The Zomercompetitie (Summer Competition) is a football and hockey tournament for companies in the Amsterdam area. The competition is being held for the 10th time this summer. For the first time the Summer Competition will also be held in Utrecht and Rotterdam. Samuel Tagwireyi, coach at the Kadish Foundation, flew over from Zambia to open trading at the Amsterdam exchange by sounding the gong.

Between 31 May and 5 August 25 over 80 companies participated in the tournament. Teams compete during the course of 20 playing days, in the hopes of achieving the 2014 football and hockey title. The league has a unique character; both football and hockey takes place at one location, and is played in a format of six against six. In addition to the sport aspect, the Summer Competition provides a networking platform where both participating companies and sponsors can meet young professionals. Ten percent of the profit will go to charity, the Kadish Foundation.

For more information: www.zomercompetitie.com

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09/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam

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Opening gong for children’s therapy with service dogs

On behalf of Hulphond Nederland, Daan and Rudolph Strickwold, Director Marketing & Commerce, sound the opening gong, which denotes the opening of trading at Euronext in Amsterdam. They ask for special attention for the increasing importance of children’s therapy with the use of service dogs.

This year only, in the Netherlands, more than 200 children who suffer from behavioural or development problems, such as Daan, have been successfully treated by therapists with the help of trained therapy dogs. These children deal with autism, ADHD, mental handicaps or suffer from being bullied. By the end of 2016, over 450 children will have a new perspective in life, due to the help of this special therapy program. They learn to function better, communicate more clearly, feel more confident and develop an improved sense of wellbeing. Hulphond Nederland visits the Amsterdam exchange in the context of the International Assistance Dog Week. During this week, which starts at August 7, Hulphond Nederland recognizes and honors the hardworking service dogs.

Hulphond Nederland is the Dutch expert centre for the training of service dogs, which are used for medical and therapeutic care. The foundation teaches dogs up to 70 individual skills, enabling them to offer assistance to individuals with physical handicaps or therapeutic needs. This includes people with significant physical limitations, suffering from epilepsy and physical or emotional traumas, and children with severe behavioural problems, autism, and/or mental handicaps.

For more information: www.hulphond.nl

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08/08/2016 - 9:05AM CESTAmsterdam