VAN ECKER/COUDER & ASSOCIATES ANNOUNCE EXPANSION PROGRAM

Brussels-based investment firm Van Ecker Couder, announce their plans for future expansion.

Van Ecker/Couder (VECA) & Associates boards of directions have released a road map for the company's expansion plan for the next years. The initial stage of the plan begins early 2016, when, following a red copies and improvement of logistics and communication systems, the company will look to add to staff numbers on its international desk by over 10%.

Due to the rise in numbers of investors aiming to introduce IPOs to their portfolio in offshore markets, VECA plan to employ 12 new advisors as well as support and administration staff. A longer term view will see VECA move to a new premises by late 2016.

The overall strategy is to keep pace with the growth in developing economies, such as India and China as well as maintaining top quality service to all too all clients in existing markets.

VAN ECKER/COUDER & ASSOCIATES SUBJECT OF NEW TAKE-OVER RUMORS

Van Ecker/Couder & Associates (VECA), the Brussels-based Brokerage firm are the subject of M&A speculation, admits news that one or more of the investment banking giants are mulling the idea of a bid.