Monthly Archives: October 2023

Aviva and Socius Chosen as Preferred Bidders for London Cancer Hub Development

(IN BRIEF) Aviva and mixed-use developer Socius have been selected as the preferred bidders for the advancement of the London Cancer Hub (LCH), a world-leading district dedicated to cancer research and treatment in Sutton, London. The partnership will collaborate with … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Teases Second-Generation Kodiaq with Fresh Design Elements Ahead of World Premiere

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is offering a glimpse of its forthcoming second-generation Kodiaq SUV through a video teaser, showcasing both exterior and interior updates. The SUV features elements of Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language, including new tailgate lettering and … Read the full press release

Generali Appoints Giulio Terzariol as CEO Insurance, Strengthening Leadership Team

(IN BRIEF) Generali, a leading insurance company, has announced the appointment of Giulio Terzariol as CEO Insurance, a newly established role responsible for overseeing all of the company’s Insurance Business Units. Terzariol, with over two decades of experience in management … Read the full press release

Eni Accelerates Energy Transition with Giant Gas Discovery off Indonesia’s East Kalimantan

(IN BRIEF) Eni, the global energy company, has made a significant gas discovery through the Geng North-1 exploration well off the coast of East Kalimantan in Indonesia. Preliminary estimates suggest a gas volume of 5 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) with … Read the full press release

Oliver Bäte’s Tenure as Allianz SE CEO Extended to 2028

(IN BRIEF) Allianz SE has made notable adjustments to its Board of Management, extending Oliver Bäte’s tenure as Chairman of the Board and CEO until 2028, renewing Andreas Wimmer’s role overseeing Life and Asset Management for five years, and appointing … Read the full press release

Diverse Voices Recognized: EBRD Literature Prize 2024 Announced

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the launch of the EBRD Literature Prize 2024. This prestigious literary award recognizes works of fiction originally published in a language from a country where the EBRD invests, … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Polish company SDS Optic Inc. with €10 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Cancer Detection Tech

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement with Polish company SDS Optic Inc. to support the development and commercialization of their innovative cancer detection technology platform, inPROBE®. SDS Optic specializes in diagnostic and … Read the full press release

Joint Effort by EIB and Santander Portugal Aims to Fuel Investments in the Portuguese Economy

(IN BRIEF) Santander Portugal and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed an agreement to help Portuguese mid-cap companies access financing more easily in a challenging financial landscape marked by high interest rates and limited liquidity. Under the deal, EIB … Read the full press release

SEB Names Kristian Skovmand as New Country Manager for Danish Operations

(IN BRIEF) Kristian Skovmand, currently the head of SEB’s Investment Banking division, has been named the new Country Manager in Denmark. This appointment comes as Mark Luscombe, the previous Country Manager in Denmark, has chosen to explore new career opportunities … Read the full press release