Daily Archives: 23, February 2024

NIB Achieves Record Demand with Largest-Ever USD Bond Issue

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) recently priced a five-year USD 1.5 billion global benchmark bond, marking its first USD benchmark issuance of 2024. The transaction saw unprecedented demand, with the orderbook surpassing USD 4.5 billion, making it NIB’s largest … Read the full press release

The Baltic Drive Towards Energy Autonomy Amid Geopolitical Shifts

(IN BRIEF) Amidst geopolitical tensions triggered by Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the Baltic States are accelerating their journey towards energy independence and sustainability. Historically reliant on Russian energy flows, the Baltics are now fast-tracking efforts to diversify their energy sources, … Read the full press release

Riverty Triumphs with “Best Payment Solution” Award at E-Commerce Germany Awards

(IN BRIEF) Riverty, a leading FinTech company, emerges victorious at the E-Commerce Germany Award 2024, securing the title of “Best Payment Solution” for its innovative “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) offering. Recognized for its customer-centric approach, Riverty’s BNPL solutions aim … Read the full press release

BBVA Collaborates with Energy Tech Summit to Drive Climate Innovation in Bilbao

(IN BRIEF) BBVA announces its sponsorship of the upcoming Energy Tech Summit, Europe’s premier conference on entrepreneurship and climate venture capital, to be held for the first time in Bilbao on April 10th and 11th, 2024. With a focus on … Read the full press release

Graphene Flagship Culminates with Groundbreaking Findings and Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The Graphene Flagship, Europe’s largest-ever research initiative with a one billion Euro budget, concludes its ten-year journey, yielding significant insights into the health and environmental impacts of graphene and related materials. Empa researchers, including Peter Wick, have played … Read the full press release

Continental’s Tire Tech App Revolutionizes Fleet Management with New Features and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Continental unveils an enhanced version of its TireTech App, empowering fleet managers, drivers, retailers, and tire workshops with advanced functionalities for optimal tire performance and fleet efficiency. The app now includes winter tire recommendations for 39 countries, tire … Read the full press release