The FINANCIAL -- Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne came under increasing pressure Wednesday to introduce tax cuts in next month's budget, with a leading business lobby group and a former government minister adding their voices to the growing chorus urging action to stimulate the economy.

The FINANCIAL -- Banco Popolare Vicenza is planning to sell a two-part, senior unsecured bond as part of its recent debt exchange, one of the banks running the deal said Wednesday.

The FINANCIAL -- Corporate Board Member, a wholly owned subsidiary of NYSE Euronext, and the National Investor Relations Institute announced that they will produce “IR Today,” an on-demand video webcast series designed to educate corporate officers and investor relations professionals on current responsibilities and issues that impact their relationship with the board of directors and shareholders.

The FINANCIAL -- NASDAQ OMX announces that the trading in AVTECH Sweden AB shares will commence today on First North at NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. AVTECH belongs to the Technology sector and is the first company to be admitted to trading on First North in 2012.